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From the desk of Jayda Justus: Three bestselling authors collaborate on a compelling tale of how an English castle holds the secrets of one family through the centuries. BOOK DESCRIPTION Set at Leedswick Castle, an imposing stone fortress in the English countryside, this novel explores the lives of the Alnwick family over three separate timelines,... Continue Reading →
From the desk of Laurel Ann Nattress:Â After a bleak and snowy winter season at Blue Willow Cottage, I am all anticipation of warmer weather and the fabulous new historical fiction books releasing in March, April, and May. Â I pawed through many new releases to narrow my list down, so if you are in... Continue Reading →
From the desk of Katie Jackson:Â When World War II ended and Europe was rebuilding, there was another war of ideologies simmering in the shadows, waiting for a chance to seize control. These ideologies and the influential men conspiring to achieve their glory are the targets of sophisticated spies in a suspenseful tale of espionage,... Continue Reading →
From the desk of Laurel Ann Nattress:Â My tulips are sprouting! Spring is on its way here in the Pacific Northwest along with a great selection of new historical novels. Here is a curated list of my favorites for March, April, and May. The range of stories and settings are diverse: Georgian, Regency, WWII, and... Continue Reading →
From the desk of Laurel Ann Nattress: I am a true movie geek and confess to having spent a good portion of my free time since childhood in a movie theater or glued to the TV screen. I adore everything from the Golden Age of Hollywood classics to modern creations. Now that we can stream... Continue Reading →
From the desk of Laurel Ann Nattress:Â Hello readers. Summer is in full swing here at Woodston Cottage. My hydrangeas, anemones, and roses are blooming. We had a heatwave over the weekend that sent this hot weather wimp inside and under a fan! Today I am so happy to welcome bestselling author Rachel McMillian to... Continue Reading →
From the desk of Laurel Ann Nattress:Â Hello Dear Readers, Did you know that in historical fiction the fabulous fifties are the new forties? Yes, after years of WWII stories, novels set during the post-war years are now being published more frequently. I adore the Grantchester mysteries series by James Runcie, and later this month... Continue Reading →
