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The Ranas and the Raj

14 March 2017 By Louise Brown

Louise Brown charts the history of the extraordinary Nepalese Rana dynasty and their complicated relationship with the British Raj. Nepal enchants foreigners. I have been captivated by the country since I lived in Kathmandu twenty five years ago, and writing my latest novel, The Himalayan Summer, has taken me back there again. Today, Nepal is […]

Win the Debut Crown Shortlist!

30 September 2016 By Editor

Win all six HWA Goldsboro Debut Crown shortlisted novels – the best new historical fiction!  We’re giving away a bundle of all six novels. Just follow the instructions below to enter. And because we’re feeling generous, you’ve got four chances to win: 1. Sign up to the Historia mailing list. We promise not to send […]

Historia Interviews: Louise Brown

14 September 2016 By Editor

Historia talks to Louise Brown, author of the HWA Goldsboro Debut Crown shortlisted novel, Eden Gardens. The HWA Goldsboro Debut Crown celebrates new voices in historical fiction. Have you always been interested in history? I can say with certainty that I’ve been interested in history since I was nine years old. In 1972, I was […]

Debut Crown Shortlist Announced!

1 July 2016 By Editor

The shortlist for the HWA Goldsboro Debut Crown 2016 was announced at this year’s History In The Court event on Thursday evening (30th June).

The judges revealed the chosen six finalists from the longlist of twelve as historical writers and readers gathered for the annual literary event hosted by Goldsboro Books at their Cecil Court, London bookshop.
 
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