I have just returned from the Historical Novel Society conference which was held in the mathematical institute at Oxford University. It was a bit like being a student again and … Continue reading Historical Novel Society Conference 2016
I was lucky enough to see an event at the Edinburgh Book Festival on Saturday 22nd August 2015, entitled Lost Gods, where Paul Kingsnorth introduced his debut novel, The Wake. This novel … Continue reading The Wake – Paul Kingsnorth, Mark Rylance and Martin Shaw
This was my first visit to the Harrogate history festival and only the second year it had been on. It was led by Manda (MC) Scott, Chair of the Historical … Continue reading Harrogate History Festival 2014
