Alexandra Walsh's Blog

The Forgotten Wives of the Gunpowder Plot   When History Becomes Personal     Remember, remember the Fifth of November, Gunpowder, treason and plot… Every Bonfire Night, fireworks burst across the sky, retelling the story of Guy Fawkes and the men who tried to blow up Parliament. Yet behind the smoke and sparks are other figures – […]

Daughter of the Stones – Publication Day!   It’s publication day and I wanted to say a huge thank you to everyone at Boldwood Books for all their support and professionalism throughout the process of writing Daughter of the Stones. A huge thank you to the bloggers on my blog tour, the early reviewers and […]

Hello, The nights are drawing in, and now that October has arrived, the countdown is on for the release of my new novel, Daughter of the Stones. It will be published in all formats on Thursday 23 October 2025 by Boldwood Books, and I can’t wait to share it with you. This has been one of my favourite books […]

Summer Reading and Reviews   Hello everyone, Whether you’re relaxing on holiday or enjoying quiet summer evenings at home, this is a perfect time to curl up with a great story. I’ve recently revisited some of my favourite authors – Eva Glyn, Alexandra Weston and Sarah Bennett – and highly recommend them. On an earlier […]

Hello everyone, we’re midweek with a slow gentle ride down to what is being predicted to be a sunny weekend. It’s also the weekend of the Summer Solstice, the turning point of the year. If you’re looking for something to read while you’re relaxing in the sunshine, I was recently asked to review Bess – […]

Hello everyone, the months are passing and it’s amazing to find ourselves in June. Half the year is nearly gone and the days are getting longer. It’s also a great time to plan your summer and holiday reading. I was very lucky to receive an advanced copy of Eva Glyn’s new novel, The Santorini Writing […]

The House of Echoes and the Ether Heracles Adventures   Hello, it’s a week since The House of Echoes was released and a huge thank you to everyone who has bought and reviewed it so far, you’re amazing. Within the story is another series of books: the Ether Heracles Adventures. They’re integral to the plot […]

The Gunpowder Plotters’ Wives   Remember, remember the fifth of November Gunpowder, treason and plot   Thirteen men. The fourth plot to challenge a monarch. The potential destruction of London. Ten women who knew their husbands were about to change all their lives forever. Six were arrested. Most lost their homes and all lost their […]

Today I’m welcoming author and Tudor expert Tony Riches to my website. Tony has recently released Frances, Tudor Countess which is the fascinating story of Frances Walsingham, daughter of Elizabeth I’s spymaster, Francis Walsingham. Tony explains more about his research.   Frances – Tudor Countess: Breaking the Secret Codes, by Tony Riches I’ve been telling […]

It’s publication day for The Secrets of Crestwell Hall and I’m so excited to share it with you. This book has been a labour of love and has taken over five years to research.   Thank you to all the team at Boldwood Books, especially Sarah Ritherdon and Marcela Torres. Huge thanks to my lovely […]