It is always great to host fellow historical fiction authors on the blog, but I'm doubly excited to introduce you to today's #HistFicThursdays writer, Catherine Hughes . Catherine has always been very supportive of my writing, and it's a pleasure to be able to host her new book, Therein Lies the Pearl , on the blog as part of The Coffee Pot Book Club 's book tour. Read on to enjoy an excerpt from this gripping book! First of all, let's meet the book... Normandy, 1064 Celia Campion, a girl of humble background, finds herself caught in a web of intrigue when Duke William commands her to work as his spy, holding her younger sister hostage. Her mission: to sail across the sea to Wilton Abbey and convince Margaret, daughter of Edward the Exile, to take final vows rather than form a marriage alliance with the newly crowned king to the North, Malcolm III of Scotland. Preventing a union between the Saxons and Scots is critical to the success of the Duke’s plan to t...
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Our focus book this week is
Beneath a Darkening Sky
by Judith Crow
This collection of gothic horror short stories is a thrilling and terrifying compilation, designed to send shivers down your spine while getting you turning the pages.
We love this book because it contains ten brilliant stories that will stick with you long after you've read the final page.
But you needn't take our word for it! Here what other readers are saying on Goodreads:
"I was so excited to read each one and had a tingly feeling before and after each one. I loved the whole book and was sad when I was on the last story."
"I like how quick these stories are, snippets but full stories in their own right. Well written, engaging and thought provoking. Loved it!"
"I loved these books flow of the stories and the writing gripped me from the off. I really enjoy fairytale retelling and these were very clever with ghostly folklore and supernatural events woven into them."
"I really enjoyed the gothic feel and how there was a continuous atmosphere throughout. Each story was different and unique with some interesting twists and turns woven in."
"OMG!!! I ABSOLUTELY LOVE, LOVE, LOVED THIS BOOK, AN ABSOLUTELY AMAZING, GRIPPING AND PAGE TURNING EXPLOSIVE MUST READ!!"
And, to top it all, Beneath a Darkening Sky was the winner of the Short Story (Published) category in the International Eyelands Book Prize!
Because this is our focus book for the week, we'll be running a giveaway on Tiktok, Facebook, BSky and Instagram. We'll be giving away a copy of the book, along with two spooky gothic candles and, to top it all off with a super gothic feel, a feather quill. To enter, go to Tiktok, Facebook, BSky or Instagram and like the giveaway post on Wednesday, and follow us, or sign up to the Crowvus monthly newsletter here.
Don't want to wait to find out if you've won the giveaway? You can buy your own copy of Beneath a Darkening Sky here!
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