Tag Archives: historical fiction

A Captivating Novel of Corsica Explored

Posted on October 28, 2014 by Dianne Ascroft

This summer I read a wonderful historical novel set in Corsica, The House At Zaronza by Vanessa Couchman. I’ve always wanted to visit this island so I soaked up the scenery and atmosphere as I read. I was also completely … Continue reading →

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Lord Esterleigh’s Daughter Q & A

Posted on October 23, 2014 by Dianne Ascroft

Today I’ve invited Kathy Fischer-Brown to Ascroft, eh? to tell us about the beginning of The Serpent’s Tooth trilogy. Welcome, Kathy. Let’s get started, shall we? Tell us about your novel. KFB: Lord Esterleigh’s Daughter is the first book in … Continue reading →

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The Paradise Tree Q & A

Posted on October 17, 2014 by Dianne Ascroft

Today Elena Maria Vidal is visiting Ascroft, eh? to answer a few questions about her new novel, The Paradise Tree, a story of Irish immigrants who arrived in Canada during the  late 1800s and built a new life in the … Continue reading →

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A Debut Novel Q&A: The Good Doctor

Posted on October 14, 2014 by Dianne Ascroft

Today I’ve invited John Eliot to visit Ascroft, eh? to tell us a bit about his new novel, The Good Doctor. Welcome John. Let’s get started, shall we? Tell us about your novel. JE: My novel, The Good Doctor, is … Continue reading →

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Relishing Revenge and Retribution

Posted on September 15, 2014 by Dianne Ascroft

I recently received a copy of Revenge and Retribution by Anna Belfrage in exchange for an honest review. It’s number 6 in an eight book timeslip historical fiction series set in the seventeenth century. This is the second book I’ve … Continue reading →

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Zeus of Ithome: Step Into The Ancient World

Posted on August 6, 2014 by Dianne Ascroft

Today we’re stepping back into the ancient world. I’ve invited Tim Taylor, author of Zeus of Ithome, to visit Ascroft, eh? to tell us a little about his novel. You’re very welcome here, Tim. Let’s get started, shall we? Tell … Continue reading →

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The Queen’s Exiles Reviewed

Posted on July 11, 2014 by Dianne Ascroft

I read The Queen’s Exiles by Barbara Kyle a couple weeks ago and I enjoyed it immensely. So I’m delighted to review it as part of its Historical Fiction Virtual Tour. This is what Kensington Publishing says about the novel: … Continue reading →

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A Gripping, Good Read

Posted on June 30, 2014 by Dianne Ascroft

It’s been a couple weeks since I finished reading The Bone Church by Victoria Dougherty and it is still clear in my mind. I’m reviewing the novel as part of its Historical Fiction Virtual Tour. This is how the publisher … Continue reading →

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Love and Treasure: A Real Gem

Posted on May 30, 2014 by Dianne Ascroft

I finished reading Love and Treasure by Ayelet Waldman last week and I’ve been thinking about it ever since. I’m reviewing the book as part of the novel’s blog tour with Historical Fiction Virtual Tours and, usually when I’m reading … Continue reading →

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Meet My Main Character

Posted on May 12, 2014 by Dianne Ascroft

I’ve been tagged by Susan Keogh, author of The Jack Mallory Chronicles, to participate in the Meet My Main Character blog hop. In this latest game of tag for historical fiction authors on the blogosphere, we introduce the main character of … Continue reading →

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