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Two Exciting Author Videos: C.W. Gortner talks Catherine de Medici, plus the book trailer for his upcoming novel The Confessions of Catherine de Medici
A Chat with Christopher Gortner:[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dd2tN8EfIXE&hl=en_US&fs=1&rel=0&color1=0x5d1719&color2=0xcd311b]The Confessions of Catherine de Medici Book Trailer:[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jl5V2jb9s08&hl=en_US&fs=1&rel=0&color1=0x5d1719&color2=0xcd311b]For more on this exciting upcoming release, check out our Historical Fiction Round Table event May 8th through May 16th!
Giveaway: The Queen’s Pawn by Christy English
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The Queen’s Pawnby Christy EnglishClick here to read my review of The Queen’s Pawn.Click here to read an interview with author Christy English.The Giveaway Goodies: One paperback copy of The Queen’s Pawn: A Novel by Christy English. Entry Rules: To simplify things and to reward my loyal followers, this giveaway is open to followers only. If you’re… Continue reading...
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Author Interview | Christy English
Today Hist-Fic Chick is pleased to welcome Christy English for an interview! Christy is a writer of historical fiction centering on Eleanor of Aquitaine, Alais of France, and the Plantagenets of the 12th Century. Her debut novel The Queen’s Pawn (click here to read my review) was just released from NAL this month. Her second novel, about Eleanor of Aquitaine’s marriage to… Continue reading...
Review | The Queen’s Pawn by Christy English
Paperback: 378 pagesPublisher: NAL TradeRelease Date: May 25th, 2010Source: I received this book from the publisher for review.
A page-turner of medieval mischief at its peak, The Queen’s Pawn is a delightful read taking place at the court of Henry II and Eleanor of Aquitaine, those legendary royals who were the “power couple” of their time. Told in first person in alternating… Continue reading...
The Sunday Salon: Weekend Movie Musings and Some Historical Suspense
Happy Sunday afternoon! I must say, I was waiting all week for the weekend to come rolling around, and now it’s over with so quickly. I’ve been sick with the flu and a minor fever so I was glad to have the rest. I feel much better today though, better than I’ve felt all week. But because I wasn’t feeling great, this weekend I pretty… Continue reading...
The Winner of Claude & Camille is…
Congratulations, Esme, you’ve won a hardcover copy of Claude & Camille: A Novel of Monet by Stephanie Cowell! An e-mail is on its way to you now. Hope you enjoy it as much as I did!!Here’s a chance to win another great historical fiction novel, this one about Ancient Rome: Enter my giveaway for one copy of Mistress of Rome
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Giveaway: Mistress of Rome by Kate Quinn
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Mistress of Romeby Kate QuinnClick here to read my review of Mistress of Rome.The Giveaway Goodies: Two winners will each receive one paperback copy of Mistress of Rome: A Novel by Kate Quinn. Entry Rules: To simplify things and to reward my loyal followers, I’m changing the rules this time around! This giveaway is open to followers only… Continue reading...
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Review | Mistress of Rome by Kate Quinn
Paperback: 480 pagesPublisher: Berkley TradeRelease Date: April 6th, 2010 Source: I received this ARC from the publisher for review.
Mistress of Rome is one of those books that grabs you from the very beginning and never quite lets you go. Action-packed and filled with cliff-hangers, historical fiction doesn’t get more thrilling than this! There were god-like gladiators, scheming slave women, and emperors at… Continue reading...
Better Than You Think: Women in Ancient Rome | A Guest Post by Kate Quinn
Today Hist-Fic Chick welcomes debut historical fiction author Kate Quinn, whose new novel Mistress of Rome released in stores last Tuesday, April 6th. Kate has written a fabulous guest post on the roles of women in Ancient Rome for your enjoyment today. The daughter of a history major, Kate Quinn grew up with anecdotes about Julius Caesar and Alexander the Great instead of… Continue reading...
The Sunday Salon: Week in Review, and Unwinding with The Tudors Tonight
Happy Sunday everyone! I’ve had a busy weekend so today is more of a “week in review” Salon. If any of you missed the Stephanie Cowell event hosted by myself and my partners in crime over at the HFBRT, do be sure to check in! We’d love it if you would visit, take a look around, leave us a comment… 
As for my… Continue reading...