Now we are on our THIRD installment of historical misconceptions, we have come to realise that we have been lied to a lot. As history is a confusingly cloudy place packed to the brim with interpretation, we wont go pointing my fingers at anyone in particular. Teachers. But now we are adults it’s important to…
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The Last Caesar by Henry Venmore-Rowland
Roman history is not my forte, this has to be understood from the get go. However, I was hooked on this book from the second page. This novel is based on a true history of the Roman Empire in the year 68AD, and most of the characters in the story were real people. For some…
Amy Johnson: Aviatrix Extraordinaire
Amy Johnson is perhaps Britain’s most famous aviatrix. Her famous solo flight to Australia was only one of her many achievements during her flying career, which also saw her become the first ever fully-qualified female ground engineer; become the first pilot to fly from London to Moscow in one day; and cut 10.5 hours off…
The Titanic Enigma
Whilst looking through my book collection a few weeks back I realised I was stuck in a rut. A Tudor rut. I need to branch away from my usual medieval choices and try something new. And this gem is about as far away from my comfort zone which I am happy to venture out of…
Have You Ever Been to Temple Manor?
The beautiful Temple Manor was built around 1240 by the Knights Templar. It was designed to provide suitable lodging for people of high rank or position, travelling between Dover and London every day. However, as the years went by and the Manor changed hands, its function became more and more diverse. Unfortunately, the Manor eventually fell into…
Death before Compline by Sharan Newman
When it comes to history books, I read both fact and fiction. I’m a massive fan of Modern History; anything from the Tudors to the Teddy Boys. But when a book of short Medieval Mystery stories landed in my letter box from the Hive, my comfort zone was well and truly removed! Thanks Girls! …
Historical Misconceptions Part II
It turns out our first post on the subject was just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to historical misconceptions. Here are 8 more myths we are here to bust… 1. Back In The Day, Everyone Was Short. We had this myth well and truly debunked for us after spending the day in Stratford-Upon-Avon. Upon…
A Few Moments With Nicola Cornick
Originally from the North of England, Nicola resides in the Oxfordshire countryside. She is passionate about genealogy, reading and of course, period dramas. Since the publication of her first Regency romance by Harlequin Mills & Boon in 1998, Nicola has become a USA Today, Borders and UK Bookscan bestselling author. Nicola now writes for Harlequin HQN…
Broadmoor Revealed: Victorian Crime and The Lunatic Asylum
Having always had a morbid fascination for criminals, the insane and asylums in general, and being the kind of girl whose dad saves the true crime supplements out of the Sunday papers for – I knew this book would be right up my street! When Historical Honey advertised their recent competition to win a copy of…
Hunter of Sherwood: Knight of Shadows by Toby Venables
This is a book that turns our accepted Robin Hood myths on their head, where Robin is a villain and those traditionally cast as the baddies, well, aren’t. Turning the tradition on its head The novel tells the story of Guy of Gisburne (traditionally Robin’s rival for the love of Maid Marian and a bit…