Category Archives: Leslie Carroll

The Sunday Salon: Arthurian Britain On My Mind

I’ve not been blogging very much this weekend (and commenting less on others’ sites as well, so please do pardon my being quite MIA for the past few days), as I’ve been dealing with a very stubborn head cold that won’t seem to go away! It actually hurts my eyes to look at the computer for too long and my eyes get all teary… Continue reading...

Posted in 5th Century, Arthur Pendragon, Arthurian Britain, Kathleen Cunningham Guler, Leslie Carroll, Merlin, The Sunday Salon, Uther Pendragon | 8 Comments

Review | Royal Affairs by Leslie Carroll

Read a synopsis of Royal Affairs here.ReviewRoyal Affairs: A Lusty Romp Through the Extramarital Adventures That Rocked the British Monarchyby Leslie CarrollEver wonder what the British Monarchy was up to when it wasn’t tending to state affairs, waging wars with foreign rivals, journeying out on royal progress, or sending heretics and traitors to the Tower? The personal lives of royalty have always… Continue reading...

Posted in Book Reviews, Historical Nonfiction, Leslie Carroll, Society Scandals | 4 Comments

The Sunday Salon: Week in Review

Something noteworthy that happened this week for me was that I had the wonderful opportunity of meeting bestselling author and historical fiction superstar/extraordinaire Philippa Gregory. If you missed my post about meeting Ms. Gregory, you can check it out here. Be sure to also enter my giveaway for a chance to win an *autographed* copy of Philippa Gregory’s The Constant Princess. I have been… Continue reading...

Posted in Blog Awards, Leslie Carroll, Michelle Moran, The Sunday Salon | 5 Comments

Mailbox Monday

Mailbox Monday is a book meme hosted by The Printed Page. Warning: Mailbox Monday can lead to envy, toppling TBR piles and humongous wish lists. What books came into your home this week?This week brought me five new books:Cleopatra’s Daughter by Michelle MoranHardcover advanced review copy, sent to me from the author/publisher.Royal Affairs by Leslie CarrollPaperback signed review copy, sent to… Continue reading...

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The Sunday Salon: Some Much Needed R&R

September, the month I always think will never come, is finally upon us. For many of us, this means “back to reality” with all sorts of obligations that seem to all pop up around this time of the year. I know I for one have had a very busy week, which is why I am so glad to have this three day weekend to spend getting… Continue reading...

Posted in C.W. Gortner, Historical Nonfiction, Leslie Carroll, Society Scandals, The Sunday Salon | 8 Comments