I assume you're here at this website because you like my books. Good. And that also means you might like the books I enjoy reading, and that all of us might enjoy the books that you read, so this is simply a place where we can exchange news of books - any books - not just historical novels. Tell us if you've read something wonderful and entertaining, and we'll post your recommendations and reviews here. And, please, let us know what you think of these recommendations!
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Written by: M.J.Logue
Published by: CreateSpace
Submitted By: Bethan Taylor
This is a novel set in a Parliamentary troop during the English Civil war. It’s the first in a series that I’m working my way through and it’s really very good – great characters and very funny. I recommend giving…
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Written by: Ralph Jackman
Published by: Knox Robinson Publishing
Submitted By: Elise Towner
Agrippa’s Wake by Ralph Jackman is an entertaining read about prominent people and events in the history of Rome. Writing in the first person is often very tricky, yet Mr. Jackman does an amazing job of drawing his readers in…
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Written by: David Black
Published by: Thomas and Mercer
Submitted By: David Black
This review submitted by the book’s author This is the latest “Harry Gilmour” novel, a series following the Second World War career of a young RNVR submariner. For anyone looking for a feel of these naval adventure stories Admiral of…
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Written by: Christopher Drake
Published by: Christopher Drake
Submitted By: Christopher Drake
(This review submitted by the book’s author) Nomen Neurosis is a book about how a man’s mental illness effects a number of people around him. Dean Andrews believes that he is working for the government as an undercover operative. The…
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Written by: Lynn Assimacopoulos
Published by: Dorrance Publishing
Submitted By: Lynn Assimacopoulos
(This review submitted by the book’s author) Received a kind reply from Mr. Cornwell to comment on my latest book–so here it is! I am a retired nurse who has always loved to write since I was 8 years old…
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Written by: Dylan Casa Lobos
Published by: CreateSpace
Submitted By: Steven Sampson
Fifty Thousand Years ago, the ice was a mile high over two thirds of North America and Europe. Russia and Northern China were entombed beneath the same ice fields. Many of the earths 10,000 people had been living in the…
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Written by: Valerio Massimo Manfredi
Published by: Pan McMillian
Submitted By: Gabriel Garcia
Empire of Dragons blends the worlds and cultures of the west and the east. When Roman soldier Metellus, his emperor and men get captured by their enemies the Persians, they are sold into slavery. However, Metellus and ten of his…
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Written by: Alan Smale
Published by: Del Rey Publishing
Submitted By: Gabriel Garcia
Eagle and Empire is the third and final book in the Clash of Eagles trilogy. Taking place right after the events of books 2, Roman Praetor Gaius and his Cahokian allies must prepare for war as the Mongols advance from…
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Written by: Robert Brightwell
Published by: Feedaread
Submitted By: Robert Brightwell
(This review submitted by the book’s author) Flashman is revealed as the catalyst to one of the greatest royal scandals of the nineteenth century, which disgraced a prince and ultimately produced one of our greatest novelists. In Spain and Portugal…
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Written by: Alan Smale
Published by: Del Rey Publishing
Submitted By: Gabriel Garcia
The second book in Alan Smale’s Clash of Eagles Trilogy finds Marcellinus living in Cahokia after protecting his Native friends from their rivals the Iroquois at the end of book one. In hopes of ensuring a peace between the two…
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