Monthly Archives: March 2011

All We Have Left of Her: Eleanor of Aquitaine’s Wedding Gift to Louis VII | A Guest Post by Christy English + *international giveaway*

Posted on March 31, 2011 by Allie

Eleanor of Aquitaine married young King Louis VII of France on July 25, 1137. It was a dynastic marriage to combine the might of Paris with the lands and influence of the Aquitaine. The marriage was years in the making, and came fast on the heels of the death of the tenth duke of Aquitaine, William, Eleanor’s father… Continue reading...

Posted in 12th Century, Christy English, Eleanor of Aquitaine, France, Giveaways, Guest Post, Louis VII | 37 Comments

Historical Fiction Round Table Event: To Be Queen by Christy English

Posted on March 30, 2011 by Allie

Join us March 30th – April 5th at the Historical Fiction Round Table as we host Christy English and her upcoming novel To Be Queen: A Novel of the Early Life of Eleanor of Aquitaine. To celebrate, each of the four HFRT hosts (Arleigh of historical-fiction.com, Heather from The Maiden’s Court, Lizzy… Continue reading...

Posted in Christy English, Eleanor of Aquitaine, HFBRT | 3 Comments

Author Event | Michelle Moran’s Book Launch of Madame Tussaud, with Video from the Event

Posted on March 25, 2011 by Allie

One of the many things I will really miss about living in NYC, the “publishing capitol” of the United States, is the ability to attend some truly amazing book events. New York is home to countless authors and publishing headquarters, so my recently vacated Manhattan apartment’s proximity to all of this put me right at the heart of the action. Over the past year, Nicole of Linus’s

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Posted in 18th Century, Author Events, France, Marie Tussaud, Michelle Moran, The French Revolution | 4 Comments

International Giveaway | *signed copy* of Madame Tussaud by Michelle Moran + Marie Antoinette earrings!

Posted on March 23, 2011 by Allie

Giveaway goodies: One signed hardcover copy of Madame Tussaud by Michelle Moran, PLUS a pair of Marie Antoinette cupcake earrings!

The rules: This is an international giveaway open to all. Fill out the form below to enter for your chance to win. Blog/tweet/sidebar… Continue reading...

Posted in Giveaways, Michelle Moran | 7 Comments

Review | Exit the Actress by Priya Parmar

Posted on March 19, 2011 by Allie
Paperback: 464 pages
Publisher: Touchstone
Release Date: February 1st, 2011
Source: I received this advanced copy from the publisher for review.

One of the first things I noticed upon receiving the press release for Exit the Actress was a quotation from… Continue reading...

Posted in 17th Century, Book Reviews, Charles II - King of England, England, John Wilmot - Earl of Rochester, Nell Gwyn, Priya Parmar | 7 Comments

Author Interview | Priya Parmar

Posted on March 18, 2011 by Allie

Nell Gwyn is one of my absolute favorite historical females to read about. Have you always been a fan of hers? What compelled you to write about her?

I first met Nell when I was researching my doctorate. She just stood out. I loved her vitality, her conviction and her loyalty. I also was really drawn to her mistakes. From what we know of her life, there were times… Continue reading...

Posted in Author Interviews, Charles II - King of England, Nell Gwyn, Priya Parmar, Samuel Pepys | 3 Comments

Review | The Heroine’s Bookshelf: Life Lessons, from Jane Austen to Laura Ingalls Wilder by Erin Blakemore

Posted on March 16, 2011 by Allie
Hardcover: 224 pages
Publisher: Harper
Release Date: October 19th, 2010
Source: I received this copy from the publisher for review.

The Heroine’s Bookshelf is a wonderful resource for women of all ages, highlighting the literary role models from stories already… Continue reading...

Posted in Book Reviews, Erin Blakemore, Historical Nonfiction, Louisa May Alcott | 2 Comments

Review | Pale Rose of England by Sandra Worth

Posted on March 14, 2011 by Allie
Paperback: 464 pages
Publisher: Berkley Trade
Release Date: February 1st, 2011
Source: I received this ARC from the publisher for review.

One of the most controversial subjects in historical fiction covering English history is the mystery of the Princes… Continue reading...

Posted in 15th Century, Book Reviews, Catherine Gordon, Henry VII, Perkin Warbeck, Richard of Shrewsbury, Sandra Worth | 3 Comments

Giveaway: Heart of Deception by M.L. Malcolm + Mountain Top Retreat Sweepstakes Announcement

Posted on March 12, 2011 by Allie

Sweepstakes Announcement: Pre-order a copy of M.L. Malcolm’s upcoming novel Heart of Deception to be entered to win a mountain top retreat for you and your friends and/or family!

The details, from the author’s website: One lucky person will win a week’s stay for up to six people at Laurel Edge, a lovely three-bedroom, fully-furnished mountain home… Continue reading...

Posted in Giveaways, M.L. Malcolm | 1 Comment

Author Interview | Sarah Blake

Posted on March 11, 2011 by Allie

It is my pleasure to welcome author Sarah Blake for an interview today. Her bestselling book The Postmistress tells the story of two women—one, a reporter covering the blitz in London, another an American postmistress who manages the mail in a small town in Massachusetts—whose lives cross paths in the days leading up to World War II. The Postmistress was… Continue reading...

Posted in 20th Century, Author Interviews, Sarah Blake, WWII | 2 Comments