Among various writing ventures, the catapult that led to writing the novel Mithim was undoubtedly my time reviewing for historical non-fiction publisher Chronos Books. As a lover of history, reviewing titles for this Collective Ink Books im…
What lovely photos! The last I was there was in 1986. The place was brilliant and April daffodils were everywhere. I really wish I could have seen this exhibit. Oh, well. On my trip I was also able to see the private residence, saw the thre…
I purchased this Quaker book by Erica Canela several months ago. It is sitting on my bookshelf and since I saw and heard your show with Erica I can’t wait to read it. Your presentation was wonderful Andrea. Thank you so much.
My husband surprised me with a trip to Blenheim Palace last Saturday, May 30th 2026. Now, for those of you who are new to this blog, it is a very special place for me. I hadn’t been to Blenheim since 2023, and the iconic front of the buildi…
Hi Andrea, How thoughtful of you to visit the Duke’s grave. I’ve always been interested in the tragedy of Monmuth. My father attended Dr Morgans school for boys in Bridgwater during the 30s and his history master was an expert on the uprisi…
Joseph Glanvill was born in 1636 in Plymouth. His family were Puritans and, like the rest of these English reforming Protestants, sought to ‘purify’ the Church of England from its Catholic practices. Glanvill attended Exeter College, Oxford…
Joseph Glanvill was born in 1636 in Plymouth. His family were Puritans and, like the rest of these English reforming Protestants, sought to ‘purify’ the Church of England from its Catholic practices. Glanvill attended Exeter College, Oxford…
Carina McNally’s debut novel, Mithim, was released last week. Mercier Press contacted me with an ARC (Advanced Review Copy), and I am delighted to say this book was very absorbing, well-written, and wonderfully Irish. Set in 1657 Wexford, I…
Dear Andrea, I am John Harris and I live in Canberra, Australia. I am involved with a small theological library. Clearing out an old cupboard, we found, among some old papers, an original William and Mary scroll. It is the real thing with t…
Child’s Play to Charles II – a guest post by Claire Hobson A periwig is usually prominent in our minds when we think of Charles II. With those long black curls, he’s recognised as the English king restored to power by a counterrevolutionary…
Child’s Play to Charles II – a guest post by Claire Hobson A periwig is usually prominent in our minds when we think of Charles II. With those long black curls, he’s recognised as the English king restored to power by a counterrevolutionary…