For today's #HistFicThursdays blog, I am delighted to be welcoming Allie Cresswell to the blog with a guest post about her brand new book The Standing Stone on the Moor , as part of her Coffee Pot Book Club tour! But first, let's meet the book... Blurb Yorkshire, 1845. Folklore whispers that they used to burn witches at the standing stone on the moor. When the wind is easterly, it wails a strange lament. History declares it was placed as a marker, visible for miles—a signpost for the lost, directing them towards home. Forced from their homeland by the potato famine, a group of itinerant Irish refugees sets up camp by the stone. They are met with suspicion by the locals, branded as ‘thieves and ne’er-do-wells.’ Only Beth Harlish takes pity on them, and finds herself instantly attracted to Ruairi, their charismatic leader. Beth is the steward of nearby manor Tall Chimneys—a thankless task as the owners never visit. An educated young woman, Beth feels r...
Hello!
I am writing this while hanging my head in shame because, if you look back over the last few entries, you'll see that I haven't written one for ages!
This is, quite simply, because I haven't read much in the last few months. I have a new job as a primary school teacher which is taking over my life but I am determined that next year, I will write at least 1 blog entry a month. I'd like to write more but I'm not sure that's realistic.
So, here goes...
(There is still a week of holiday left before I return to work so expect a few more entries soon!)
Merry Christmas, as Christmas lasts until 5th January in this house!
I am writing this while hanging my head in shame because, if you look back over the last few entries, you'll see that I haven't written one for ages!
This is, quite simply, because I haven't read much in the last few months. I have a new job as a primary school teacher which is taking over my life but I am determined that next year, I will write at least 1 blog entry a month. I'd like to write more but I'm not sure that's realistic.
So, here goes...
(There is still a week of holiday left before I return to work so expect a few more entries soon!)
Merry Christmas, as Christmas lasts until 5th January in this house!
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Mulled wine in front of the Christmas tree. |
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