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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 […]

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 […]

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