The Robert Nairac Mystery – An Account by Author Max Markham

On April 24, 2012, in Guest Writers, Max Markham, Nairac Investigation, Robert Nairac, by Max Markham

I am working with Wilfried Voss to establish some hard facts about the career of the late Captain Robert Nairac GC, Grenadier Guards. As regular readers of this blog will know, Captain Nairac, who was working undercover, was abducted, tortured and murdered by the Provisional IRA in May 1977.

Gays in the Military – An Emotive Subject in the UK No Less Than in the US

On April 19, 2012, in Guest Writers, Max Markham, by Max Markham

Gays in the military has always been an emotive subject; in the UK no less than in the USA. The fact that there have always been gays in the armed forces tends to get overlooked, as has the fact that gay men often make very good soldiers.

The Dud Avocado – Romantic and Comedic Adventures in the 1950s by Elaine Dundy

On April 15, 2012, in Book Reviews, Fiction, Historical Novel, by Editor

The Dud Avocado follows the romantic and comedic adventures of a young American who heads overseas to conquer Paris in the late 1950s. Edith Wharton and Henry James wrote about the American girl abroad, but it was Elaine Dundy’s Sally Jay Gorce who told us what she was really thinking. Charming, sexy, and hilarious, The Dud Avocado gained instant cult status when it was first published and it remains a timeless portrait of a woman hell-bent on living.

The Love of My Youth: A Novel of a First Love Revisited by Mary Gordon

On April 13, 2012, in Book Reviews, Fiction, by Editor

From the acclaimed author of Pearl and Final Payments comes a beautifully choreographed novel about first lovers meeting again after more than thirty years and reimmersing themselves in their shared past.

Heresy: A Catherine LeVendeur Mystery by Sharan Newman

Sharan Newman has used extensive research to give us a fascinating panorama of twelfth-century France that is rich in historical detail, and she puts flesh to bone by creating portraits of people who are not so different from ourselves. Filled with fascinating details of medieval life and the intricate interplay between the Christian and Jewish cultures of the time, Heresy is a compelling mystery and a riveting historical rolled into one.

The Cove: A Dark Tale of Appalachian Superstition by Ron Rash

The New York Times bestselling author of Serena returns to Appalachia, this time at the height of World War I, with the story of a blazing but doomed love affair caught in the turmoil of a nation at war.

Veronica Backham’s Interview With Lorelei Bell, Author Of The Sabrina Strong Series

Veronica Backham continues her series of interviews with the rich and famous. Today she took the opportunity to talk with yet another celebrity, Lorelei Bell, the author of the Sabrina Strong series.

History of a Pleasure Seeker – A Provocative And Keenly Funny Portrait Of A Rake by Richard Mason

On February 20, 2012, in Book Reviews, Fiction, Historical Novel, Romance, by Editor

From the acclaimed author of The Drowning People (“A literary sensation” —The New York Times Book Review) and Natural Elements (“A magnum opus” —The New Yorker), an opulent, romantic coming-of-age drama set at the height of Europe’s belle époque, written in the grand tradition with a lightness of touch that is wholly modern and original.

Restoration: A Romance Novel Set Against A Dramatic Backdrop Of War by Olaf Olafsson

On February 18, 2012, in Book Reviews, Fiction, Historical Novel, Romance, by Editor

In this sweeping story of passion and betrayal, Olafsson works his profound magic once again, creating a novel that grapples with the moral abyss of war while rendering the psychological portraits of those living through it with masterful strokes.

Author Lorelei Bell: About The Correct Feeding Position For Vampires

On February 16, 2012, in Articles, Vampire Corner, Wilfried F. Voss, by Editor

Lorelei Bell, author of the Sabrina Strong Series, has started some research into the feeding habits of vampires and was advised that a proper feeding position is mandatory to assure a pleasing feast. It appears that all new-born vampires are in need of some advice.