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History by the River September 2017

15 August 2017 By Editor

History by the River is a monthly panel event with a social buzz for lovers of books, history and good beer. It’s a chance to get together with fellow readers and authors to hear about the best new historical writing, then discuss it all over a drink afterwards. NB: you can’t actually see Tower Bridge […]

August Giveaway!

1 August 2017 By Editor

Win all six books shortlisted for the 2017 HWA Debut Crown Award – the best new voices in historical fiction. Just follow the instructions

HWA Crown Shortlists 2017

13 July 2017 By Editor

The Historical Writers’ Association (HWA) are delighted to announce the books that have been shortlisted for their 2017 Gold, Debut and Non-Fiction Crowns. We’re very proud of these shortlists and the outstanding quality of the books selected. These are all works which inspired the judges with their passion, conviction and superb story-telling. They take us […]

HWA Crowns Longlists announced!

3 July 2017 By Editor

The Historical Writers’ Association announces the longlists for its 2017 Gold, Debut and Non-Fiction Crowns. It has been an exciting year in the wonderfully diverse world of historical publishing, and The Historical Writers’ Association (HWA) are delighted to announce the books that have been longlisted for their 2017 Gold, Debut and Non-Fiction Crowns. “I’m absolutely thrilled […]

July Giveaway!

1 July 2017 By Editor

We’ve got something a bit special for you this month. Win a bundle of children’s and young adult historical fiction, including best-selling and award-winning authors – perfect summer holiday reading for budding historians! Just follow the instructions below to enter.  You’ve got four chances to win: 1. Sign up to the Historia mailing list. We […]

History By The River July 2017

23 June 2017 By Editor

History by the River is new a monthly panel event with a social buzz for lovers of books, history and good beer. It’s a chance to get together with fellow readers and authors to hear about the best new historical writing, then discuss it all over a drink afterwards. NB: you can’t actually see Tower […]

June Giveaway!

15 June 2017 By Editor

Three fantastic new releases up for grabs this month. Win a copy of The Faithful, the brand new novel from Juliet West, historian Clare Mulley’s latest, The Women Who Flew For Hitler, and At First Light, Vanessa Lafaye’s follow up to her debut hit Summertime. Read more about The Faithful. Read more about The Women Who Flew For Hitler. Read […]

May Giveaway!

25 May 2017 By Editor

New novels from two historical fiction heavyweights up for grabs this month! Win a copy of Dunstan, the brand new standalone

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