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Juggling Non-Fiction & Fiction Projects
Now that The Beaulieu Vanishing, my second historical novel featuring Francis Cranley, is being readied for publication, I have had time to begin work on a new non-fiction title for Pen & Sword Books. Called Famous Brand Names & Their Origins, the book will explore how some of today’s best known brands started out. Expect a trip down memory lane combined with interesting, little known facts about our favourite household items.
While I'm enjoying dipping a toe back into non-fiction after a break of several years, I have no intention of abandoning the novels. In fact, I'm a third of the way through a YA story set in 17th century and present day Cornwall, and am already thinking about the next Francis Cranley. So, busy times all round!
Famous Brand Names & Their Origins is due for publication in November 2016. The Beaulieu Vanishing will be published in early summer 2015.
While I'm enjoying dipping a toe back into non-fiction after a break of several years, I have no intention of abandoning the novels. In fact, I'm a third of the way through a YA story set in 17th century and present day Cornwall, and am already thinking about the next Francis Cranley. So, busy times all round!
Famous Brand Names & Their Origins is due for publication in November 2016. The Beaulieu Vanishing will be published in early summer 2015.
The Beaulieu Vanishing - Francis Cranley rides again!
I'm delighted to announce that The Beaulieu Vanishing, my second Francis Cranley adventure, is now available on Kindle.
Beginning in May 1473, the story sees Richard of Gloucester's close friend Francis Cranley travelling with Sir James Tyrell to Beaulieu. Their mission is to escort the Countess of Warwick, Richard's mother-in-law, back to Middleham. The Countess has been living in sanctuary at Beaulieu since 1471 but now, at last, Richard has persuaded the King to grant her a measure of freedom.
At Beaulieu, Cranley finds himself drawn to Eleanor Vernon, the Countess's attractive young attendant, and is shocked when the girl goes missing. Has she been murdered or has she eloped with someone? The distraught Countess begs him to find out the truth.
Thus Cranley embarks on an investigation that puts him and his companions in mortal danger as they struggle to unearth the truth about Eleanor Vernon.
The Beaulieu Vanishing will be published in paperback very soon so watch this space. In the meantime, visit Amazon for a free Kindle sample of The Beaulieu Vanishing.
Beginning in May 1473, the story sees Richard of Gloucester's close friend Francis Cranley travelling with Sir James Tyrell to Beaulieu. Their mission is to escort the Countess of Warwick, Richard's mother-in-law, back to Middleham. The Countess has been living in sanctuary at Beaulieu since 1471 but now, at last, Richard has persuaded the King to grant her a measure of freedom.
At Beaulieu, Cranley finds himself drawn to Eleanor Vernon, the Countess's attractive young attendant, and is shocked when the girl goes missing. Has she been murdered or has she eloped with someone? The distraught Countess begs him to find out the truth.
Thus Cranley embarks on an investigation that puts him and his companions in mortal danger as they struggle to unearth the truth about Eleanor Vernon.
The Beaulieu Vanishing will be published in paperback very soon so watch this space. In the meantime, visit Amazon for a free Kindle sample of The Beaulieu Vanishing.
