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A Confederate Conspiracy to Decapitate the Union: Pre-order "The Absolution of Mars" from Historium Press
Pre-order this new release from Historium Press"The Absolution of Mars" by T. F. TroyPolitics, Friendship, or Greed? Which of these was the true author of the Confederate conspiracy to decapitate the Union? The Absolution of Mars by T.F. Troy is a masterful blend of historical fiction, human drama and moral exploration. Set against the backdrop of a racially fraught period in American history, the story does not back away from the harsh realities or racial biases of the day. The narrative introd
New Release Alert - "Viva Violetta & Verdi" by Historium Press author Howard Jay Smith
Book Blurb:A Love Affair Inspiring the World's Most Unforgettable OperasExperience the intense, lifelong love affair between Giuseppe Verdi and Giuseppina Strepponi, the brilliant and seductive soprano who shaped his legacy. As his muse, lover, and wife, Strepponi was the inspiration behind Verdi's most iconic works, including La Traviata and Aida. Her influence was pivotal, as she became the architect of his creative triumphs and the heart of his operatic genius.Set against the backdrop of Ital
Against the Backdrop of the Berlin Wall - an Editorial Review of "The Last Secret Kept"
Book Blurb:“Elaine Stock’s The Last Secret Kept is a captivating and profoundly moving book that explores complex and universal themes such as guilt, forgiveness, and human nature.” –The Historical Fiction CompanyFrom the author of the Amazon Bestseller Resilient Women of WWII Trilogy.If love is the only true gift, why doesn't everyone grab hold and never let go?Fanny may be a small-town defense attorney in upstate New York alongside Lake Ontario, but it's 1961 with growing opportunities for wom
Cover Reveal for "Creature: a Novel of Mary Shelley and Frankenstein" by Amy Weldon
Congratulations to Amy Weldon for her new release, cover designed by White Rabbit Arts at The Historical Fiction Company!!"Creature: a Novel of Mary Shelley and Frankenstein"Amy WeldonSea Crow PressBook Buy Link: https://geni.us/B4gyBook Blurb:In 1816, a nineteen-year-old single mother wrote a book that transformed our vision of birth, bodies, and who we call "monsters." Creature: A Novel of Mary Shelley and Frankenstein is her story. From her first spark of inspiration to widowhood at age 24, t
Blog Tour and Book Excerpt for "The Fugitive's Sword"
Book Title: The Fugitive’s SwordSeries: Lord’s LearningAuthor: Eleanor Swift-HookPublication Date: 8th October 2024Publisher: Schiavona Books (author’s own imprint)Pages: 305Genre: Historical AdventureThe Fugitive’s Swordby Eleanor Swift-HookBlurb:Autumn 1624Europe is deeply embroiled in what will become the Thirty Years' War.A young Philip Lord, once favoured at King James' court, has vanished without a trace, under the shadow of treason.Outside the besieged city of Breda, Captain Matthew Rider
On a Most Historic American Day - Blog Tour and Book Excerpt for "The World Turn'd Upside Down"
Book Title: The World Turn’d Upside DownSeries: Volume 2 of 4 of Creating a Republic the American WayAuthor: Seth Irving HandasidePublication Date: November 30th, 2024Publisher: Historium PressPages: 287Genre: Historical FictionThe World Turned Upside Downby Seth Irving Handaside (aka Neal Friedman)Blurb:"The World Turned Upside Down" takes readers on an exhilarating journey through one of history's most transformative periods.This masterful work of historical fiction follows the audacious Brit
Blog Tour for the Henry VI Series by Mercedes Rochelle
Book Title: THE USURPER KING and THE ACCURSED KINGSeries: The Plantagenet LegacyAuthor: Mercedes RochellePublication Date: The Usurper King: 4/5/21 The Accursed King: 4/18/22Publisher: Sergeant PressPages: The Usurper King : 305 pages The Accursed King: 301 pagesGenre: Historical Fiction / Medieval Historical FictionTHE USURPER KING by Mercedes RochelleBook 4 of The Plantagenet LegacyBlurb:From Outlaw to Usurper, Henry Bolingbroke fought one rebellion after another.First, he led his own uprising
An American Socialite Living a Splendidly Painted Irish Life - an Editorial Review of "The Many Lives & Loves of Hazel Lavery"
Book Blurb:Releasing January 14, 2025In the heart of tumultuous times, amidst the grandeur of Victorian opulence, there existed an American socialite whose influence altered the course of the Anglo-Irish treaty:Lady Hazel LaveryBoston-born Hazel ascended from her Irish roots to become the quintessential Society Queen of Chicago, and later London, where she lived a delicate dance between two worlds: one with her esteemed husband, Sir John Lavery, a portrait artist to royalty, and the other with M
Cover Reveal for Upcoming Historium Press Release - "Outback Odyssey" by Paul Rushworth-Brown
Congratulations to Historium Press author Paul Rushworth-Brown on his upcoming release "Outback Odyssey"!Cover reveal and design by White Rabbit Arts at The Historical Fiction CompanyBook Blurb:"Outback Odyssey" tells the story of a young man from Yorkshire who emigrates to Australia in the 1950s under the Big Brother Movement scheme.Working on a sheep station with Aboriginal stockmen, he learns the ways of the outback and pursues the legend of Wiberg's Gold. This novel promises to combine the
Blog Tour and Book Excerpt for "Diomedes in Kyprios" by Gregory Michael Nixon
Book Title: Diomedes in KypriosSeries: The Diomedeia IIAuthor: Gregory Michael NixonPublication Date: November 19th, 2024Publisher: Historium PressPages: 243Genre: Mythico-Historical FictionDiomedes in Kypriosby Gregory Michael NixonAudiobook Narrator: Simon de DenetBlurb:This is a historically-based novel with authentic, mythic, and fictional characters interacting across the extraordinary panorama after the Fall of Troy and the Hittite Empire during the Bronze Age Collapse. Diomedes leads his
Love and Destiny Collide in a Cornish Fishing Village - an Editorial Review of "A Hopeless Dawn"
Book Blurb:In the misty windswept embrace of a seaport in 1840s Cornwall, love and destiny collide in a legend of dark secrets and supernatural forces. Port Quin, a cliffside fishing village steeped in tradition and mystery, serves as the backdrop for an eerie and haunting legend. Village girl Effy, the daughter of a tough fisherman, has an unsettling gift-she can glimpse the future. But she couldn't predict what would happen to her own heart, as she finds herself entangled in a deadly rags-to-r
Blog Tour for "I am the Chosen King" (USA) and "Harold the King" (UK) by Helen Hollick
Book Title: Harold The King (UK) / I Am The Chosen King (USA/Canada)Author: Helen HollickPublication Date: original edition first published in 2000Publisher: Taw River Press (UK) Sourcebooks Inc (USA)Pages: 640Genre: Historical Fiction Any Triggers: battle scenes Harold The King (UK) / I Am The Chosen King (USA/Canada)(same book – different titles)Helen Hollick Blurb: First published in 2000 – Celebrating a Silver Anniversary! The events that led to the Battle of Hastings and the Norman Conquest
Blog Tour and Book Excerpt for "No Good Deeds"
Book Title: No Good DeedsSeries: n/aAuthor: E.J. McKennaPublication Date: November 5th, 2024Publisher: Historium PressPages: 330Genre: Historical Fiction / Western Fiction Any Triggers: Violence in the form of fist fighting and gunfighting, some scenes of graphic violenceNo Good DeedsE.J. McKenna Blurb:Annie Schaeffer is no stranger to violence. Born of an outlaw father, she was sold to a traveling show at the age of six, now finally escaping as an adult. On the run and wounded, she finds an unl
A Coming of Age Scottish Saga - an Editorial Review of "Novice Threads" by Nancy Jardine
Book Blurb:"From the very first sentence to the final full stop, Novice Threads by Nancy Jardine captivated me with its emotionally charged storytelling. With a realistic historical backdrop, Jardine has created a story that is as impossible to put down as it is to forget. This is a story that will stay with me for a very long time." Yarde Book ReviewsA thirst for education. Shattered dreams. Fragile relations.1840s ScotlandBeing sent to school is the most exhilarating thing that’s ever happened
Winner and Runner-up for the 2024 HFC Book of the Year Contest!
In a voice that might echo from the chambers of a mind deeply attuned to the rhythm of thought and the shimmer of feeling, as the CEO of The Historical Fiction Company LLC, I must say this:Congratulations—yes, truly, to all the winners of this year’s categories. Yet, let us pause, linger a moment in the complexity of what it is we mean by “winning.” For how is one to judge, to weigh, to measure the exquisite labor of those who take up the pen, who immerse themselves in histories, in lives that p
Category Winners and Short-Listed Finalists for the 2024 HFC Book of the Year Contest
Below are the category and category winners for the 2024 HFC Book of the Year contest.All award badges will be sent via email over the next few days. If you see your name and have not received your award badge, please email us at thehistoricalfictioncompany@gmail.com*Please note: if the title link is not working, it means that the review post is scheduled to go live in the next few weeks or there is no review for this title. All links below will be live by the middle of January.HUGO GENERALAgain
The Brother-in-Law of a Most Famous Englishman - an Editorial Review of "A Most Unsettled Man"
Book Blurb:George Matcham, dubbed the most unsettled man alive,was born in East India Company controlled Bombay and undertook three epic overland treks between Asia and England before marrying the favourite sister of the not yet famous Horatio Nelson. Intimate details about George's life have been preserved because of his close relationship with Nelson and his famous paramour Emma Hamilton, whose rises and falls he observed first-hand.Packed with period press clippings and eyewitness accounts, A
Longlisted Semi-Finalists for the 2024 HFC Book of the Year Awards
Congratulations to all these authors who have been LONG-LISTED for the 2024 HFC Category and Book of the Year contest to be announced on December 31, 2024!The Short-List Gold Category winners will be announced on December 31st!The 2024 Book of the Year will be announced at midnight, New Year's Eve!!Every year we are amazed at the quality of the submission and the difficulty we have in making the decisions. First and foremost, thank you to all the authors who submitted this year! As a fervent sup
A Young Spartan Who Does the Unthinkable - an Editorial Review of "Archippos the Trembler"
Book Blurb:The ancient city of Sparta had no walls. Their hoplite soldiers were supposed to be the only defense they needed. But once in a while, as we know from ancient sources, one of those soldiers turned and ran, becoming a “trembler.” Such a man was a disgrace and faced punishment from the city, even from his own family. Young Archippos, son of one of the Three Hundred who died at Thermopylae, escapes his uncle’s wrath but then has to carve out a new life for himself with the help of a clev
An Incredible Treasure Deep in the Andes Mountains - an Editorial Review of "The Inca Deception"
Book Blurb:Deep in the impenetrable Andes mountains, the largest treasure in human history has remained hidden since the fall of the last Inca.Five hundred years later, Will McLaren is thrust into a deadly race to unearth the treasure before it falls into the hands of a corrupt politician plotting the resurrection of brutal dictatorship.Is the wave of deadly terrorist attacks connected? What does a nuclear bomb, sunken for decades and now hijacked, have to do with the treasure? And who is the my
New Release and Cover Reveal for "The Finding" - a WWII Novella by Jane Hunt
Congratulations to Jane Hunt for her new WWII Novella "The Finding" Cover design by White Rabbit Arts at The Historical Fiction CompanyNow available in ebook for $.99!!This poignant novella is a tale of forbidden love, resilience, and the human cost of war.In the quiet fields of Wiltshire during World War II, Eveline, a sheltered young woman, stumbles upon a life-altering discovery: a German Luftwaffe pilot, Fritz, has crash-landed near her home. Against the backdrop of war and suspicion, her fa
Discovering the Secrets of the Ancient Rock Art of Baja - an Editorial Review of "Vengence of the Vanished Ones"
Book Blurb:“In Vengeance of the Vanished Ones, don’t miss this trip into Baja where mining interests and the need to preserve sacred rock paintings clash violently. Move over, Indiana Jones!” –Warren C. Easley, author of the Cal Claxton MysteriesDiscovering the meaning of the mysterious, ancient rock art of Baja has obsessed archaeologist Marcos Andersson for decades. While investigating the macabre death of Davis Pearce on site, Marcos suspects it's connected to the rock art, but before he can
A Romance in the Midst of the Irish Rebellion - an Editorial Review of "Rebel Mine"
Book Blurb:This enemies-to-lovers romance opens in the winter of 1798, when Ireland is on the verge of rebellion against British rule. Colin Wainwright is a son of Anglo-Irish aristocrats and a former captain in the British Army. He deplores how the native Irish are treated yet feels a grudging loyalty to the crown.Brenna O’Hanlon is a daughter of tenant farmers. As a young girl living on the Wainwright estate, she adored Colin from afar. Until her brothers attempted to kill his father, Squire W
A Tolkien-esque Epic Historical Adventure for Young Adults - an Editorial Review of "Dragons in the Clouds"
Book Blurb:"Daddy, where does lightning come from?"An epic adventure that takes place during a time period when Dragons were alive and freely roamed the land. The people during this time were getting eaten by a vicious species of Dragons. The ruling King finally orders the total annihilation of all living dragons. A powerful wizard, named Merlinius, who is a friend to the king, does not agree with the King's order, for Merlinius knows that all Dragons are not what they seem. So he does what he m
An Alien Invasion During the Cold War - an Editorial Review of "Earthia: Cold War"
Book Blurb:His name is Yono. He is a brilliant alien from Mars who crashed into the Pacific Ocean in 1962 during the height of the Cold War. He is taken to the mysterious Area 51 in Nevada and finds himself in American hands. What do the Americans want from him? And how will it affect history? Find out when you read Earthia Cold War, an alternative history novel that reads and feels like a Hollywood flick from the 1980s and ’90s.Book Buy Link: https://geni.us/EC4pDGAuthor Bio:Hi, my name is Neth
Laying Bare Their Souls and Succumbing to Heart's Desire - an Editorial Review of "Her Viking Saviour"
Book Blurb:The Aesir, the Norse Gods, enjoyed watching over Midgard, the realm of humans, who provided them with curiosities and entertainment. Odin, the All-Father, took a vested interest in his Nordic believers, particularly the three Ulfson siblings. Their lineage paid homage to the Raven, Odin’s winged companions.Torben “Hel-Bringer” Ulfson, Chieftain of his people, occupied a bay side settlement called Klavik at the foot of the mountains in Norway. After many years of raids and battles, he
A Dual Timeline Connecting Dreams and Perilous Secrets - an Editorial Review of "Three Mile Harbor"
Book Blurb:In 1700 New York City, the beautiful Sarah Kidd is an enigmatic figure. The wealthy wife of the notorious pirate Captain William Kidd possesses both riches and extraordinary mystical abilities. With the gift of vivid dreams and the power to summon valuable treasures to her hands, Sarah walks a fine line between fortune and fear, knowing that such gifts could lead to accusations of witchcraft and, if convicted, death.Fast forward to 2026, where her descendant, Roberta Kyd Rousby, a tal
The Discovery of a Astronomical Event by the Magi - an Editorial Review of "New Star"
Book Blurb:Akilah, a highly respected priest-scholar in Magi society, considers all his astronomy discoveries well-deserved stepping-stones to a more fulfilling life. But the appearance of a new star challenges his priorities. As Persia totters on the brink of an undesirable king coming to power, Akilah declines a position that could turn that tide. Instead, he studies a star that doesn’t appear in any almanac or religious writings. Except Jewish.When he and his colleagues uncover a few Jewish p
Regret and Loss During the Decline of the British Empire - an Editorial Review of "A Remembrance of Death"
Book Blurb:Set in the final years of a declining British Empire, A Remembrance of Death is a beautifully crafted novel that deals with regret, loss, love, and hope. Spanning forty years, the story examines the relationship between Basil Drewe and Celia Lutyens, and how love like rain cannot choose the grass on which it falls.As he arrives at Oxford in 1917, Basil Drewe is coming to terms with the recent death of his brother Adrian in the Great War. Meanwhile at Ojai in America, Celia Lutyens and
Three Young African Girls Stolen from their Homeland - an Editorial Review of "Moments in Time"
Book Blurb:Moments in Time – A Lineage Saga is an anthology-style novel spanning over two-hundred years and covers family bonds and dysfunctions, taboo relationships, love, oppression, desire, torment, heartbreak, good, evil, myths, and truth.Enslavement – Three African SistersStolen from the West Coast of Africa, three young girls are taken to a new world. As they learn the ways of a plantation house slave, the bonded sisters become skilled in the language, and the duties required. Unfortunatel
Blog Tour and Book Excerpt for "Courting the Sun"
Book Title: Courting the Sun: A Novel of VersaillesSeries: n/aAuthor: Peggy Joque WilliamsPublication Date: May 9th, 2024Publisher: Black Rose WritingPages: 389Genre: Historical Fiction Any Triggers: Rape Scene, Spousal Abuse Courting the Sun: A Novel of Versaillesby Peggy Joque WilliamsAudiobook narrated by Mallory Fuccella Blurb: “A rich journey through 17th century France in all its aspects—its bucolic countryside, the still-unmatched splendor of the court of Louis XIV, and the strugg
A Woman in Search of Her Father During the Russian Revolution - an Editorial Review of "The Locket" by B. G. Cousins
Book Blurb:A woman in search of her father. A soldier in search of a future. A journey through the maelstrom of the Russian Revolution.Elizabeth Clarke is struggling in a man's world. She must lead the family steel company while her father carries out duties for the US State Department in Russia. When word arrives that he needs assistance moving a mysterious ‘package’ out of Russia, it is up to her to organize the mission.With an assembled team from her brother's former regiment, Elizabeth finds
Blog Tour and Book Excerpt for "On a Sword's Edge"
Book Title: On a Sword’s EdgeSeries: The Swords of ScotlandAuthor: JR TomlinPublication Date: November 16th, 2024Publisher: independently-publishedPages: 159Genre: Historical Fiction / Scottish Historical Fiction Any Triggers: Some fairly bloody fights.On a Sword’s Edgeby J R Tomlin Blurb: Scotland. 1263. The scent of rain mingles with the smoke of campfires as word spreads: the Norse are coming… As tempers rise between King Alexander and the Norse King Haakon, at the center of it all is sixteen
Blog Tour and Book Excerpt for "Traitor's Game"
Book Title: Traitor’s GameSeries: Soldier Spy, Book #1Author: Rosemary HayesPublication Date: 26th September 2024Publisher: Sharpe BooksPages: 134Genre: Historical FictionTraitor’s GameSoldier Spy Book Oneby Rosemary Hayes Blurb: 'Right from page one you know you are in the hands of a talented storyteller... An exciting tale of espionage and adventure in the classic mould.'~ R.N. Morris, author of The Gentle Axe 1808. Captain Will Fraser has just returned from the Front in the Peninsular War. H
Where Human Tragedy Tests the Human Spirit - an Editorial Review of "The Banished"
Book Blurb:Annapolis Royal, 1755. When frontier tensions boil over, the people of Acadie find themselves caught between two warring empires. Hoping to remain neutral, the Acadians are shocked when the English government instead orders them rounded up and exiled, their lands forfeited and their homes burned.Torn from his family, his home destroyed, blacksmith Isaac Doiron is trapped in the infernal hold of a transport ship heading out to sea. Determined to reunite with his wife and son, he hunger
The Key to Unlocking a Lonely Poet's Heart - an Editorial Review of "Sophia's Letter"
Book Blurb:Welcome to Book 1, Sophia's Letter, the highly anticipated debut in Elizabeth Donne's Sweet Regency Historical Romance series.A passionate reader’s unexpected declaration unlocks a lonely poet’s heart.Spinster is such a loathsome word. But — Miss Sophia Grant has to confess — this is what she has become. With the first strands of graying hair and legs weakened by childhood illness, she does not expect to become anyone’s wife now. Besides, Papa would never allow it. Still, she has her
The Price of Keeping a Secret is High - an Editorial Review of "Sweepings of the Street"
Book Blurb:"I believe all who enjoy the historical fiction genre will absolutely devour this book... I cannot wait to see what is next for Amanda Denney." - Reader Views 5-star review Bronze Award, Teens (12-16) category, Reader Views Literary Awards Finalist, Young Author (under 25) category, Next Generation Indie Book AwardsTwelve-year-old Sarah Lee longs to remain in the golden fields under a starry sky forever, but life has other plans for her. After the bleak spring of 1816 yields meager cr
A Relentless Struggle Against Tyranny and Religious Persecution - an Editorial Review of "Rededication, The Hannakuh Story"
Book Blurb:In the ancient Greek world, under King Antiochus IV, Judaism was forbidden. Faced with the desecration of their Temple in Jerusalem and the imposition of Hellenistic rituals by their Seleucid rulers, the Maccabees rose in defiance. Led by Judas Maccabee and his brothers, they embarked on a relentless struggle against tyranny and religious persecution.Join the Maccabees as they fight to reclaim their faith, resisting the Seleucid king and the Hellenizing Temple priests who sought to im
Blog Tour for "Lake of Widows" by Liza Perrat
Book Title: Lake of WidowsSeries: Book 2 of The Women of the Lake trilogy (all standalones). Book 1: Lake of EchoesAuthor: Liza PerratPublication Date: 19/10/2024Publisher: Perrat PublishingPages: 345Genre: Historical Women’s FictionLake of Widowsby Liza Perrat Blurb:Three women. One shared struggle. Can they survive? 1970. When Adrienne Chevalier’s perfect life in a chic quartier of Lyon unravels, she flees to rural Sainte-Marie-du-Lac to escape her controlling husband, Emile.Taking refuge at t
Blog Tour and Book Excerpt for "A Woman Scorned" by Marcia Clayton
Book Title: A Woman ScornedSeries: The Hartford Manor SeriesAuthor: Marcia ClaytonPublication Date:18th October 2024Publisher: Sunhillow PublishingPages: 334Genre: Historical Fiction / Family Saga / Historical RomanceA Woman ScornedBy Marcia ClaytonBlurb: 1886 North Devon, EnglandLady Lilliana Grantley has been seriously ill with typhoid, a disease that recently claimed her husband Edgar’s life and that of his long-time lover, Rosemary Gibbs. Now recovering at last, the lady wastes no tears on