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January Giveaway!

1 January 2018 By Editor

We have FIVE copies of Rory Clements’ latest novel Nucleus to give away. Five winners will each receive a hardback copy of this follow up to Rory’s hit historical thriller, Corpus. And look out for a special feature about the history behind the books, coming soon. Just follow the instructions below to enter.  You’ve got four chances to […]

December Giveaway!

10 December 2017 By Editor

A nonfiction treat for you this month. We have FIVE signed copies of Bettany Hughes’ bestseller Istanbul to give away. Five winners will each receive a signed paperback, which is released on 28 December 2017. And look out for an interview with Bettany, coming soon. Just follow the instructions below to enter.  You’ve got four chances to win: […]

Lucky Dip Giveaway!

4 December 2017 By Editor

We’re giving away two goodybags, each containing seven books from the HWA Crowns shortlists 2017. Our two winners will receive a lucky dip selection of historical fiction and non-fiction titles – the very best in historical writing from the last year. Check out the shortlists here. Running for one week only! Enter by midnight on […]

October Giveaway!

5 October 2017 By Editor

Win all six amazing books shortlisted for the 2017 HWA Endeavour Ink Gold Crown Award. Just follow the instructions below to enter.  You’ve got four chances to win: 1. Sign up to the Historia mailing list. We promise not to send you spam and will never sell our mailing list. Current subscribers, just confirm below. 2. Follow […]

September Giveaway!

20 September 2017 By Editor

Win all six books shortlisted for the 2017 HWA Non-Fiction Crown Award. Just follow the instructions below to enter.  You’ve got four

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

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 […]

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 […]

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