Ridley Scott’s new historical epic, Napoleon, release in UK cinemas on 24th November, bringing with it a heightened media and social interest in Napoleon and his famous first wife, Josephine de Beauharnais, played by Vanessa Kirby. Here are nine books that reveal more about the real Josephine and her fascinating life. Click here to buy.Continue reading “9 Books on The Life of Empress Josephine”
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Three Historical Non-Fiction Events to Check Out in 2024
20th January – Six Queens: Passion and Peril at the Court of Henry VIII – Southwark Cathedral Six renowned British historians argue their cases for the six wives of Henry VIII, in this very special one day event at Southwark Cathedral. Nicola Clark (Catherine of Aragon), Alison Weir (Anne Boleyn), Elizabeth Norton (Jane Seymour), TracyContinue reading “Three Historical Non-Fiction Events to Check Out in 2024”
The Role of Queenship in Modern Historical Media
Queens are some of the most easily recognisable, most famed female figures in history. The lives and experiences of royal women are the most frequently documented due to their status at the top of society. As well as being documented historically, through letters and portraits, the stories of such women have been frequently adapted intoContinue reading “The Role of Queenship in Modern Historical Media”
The Demon’s Dollhouse RELEASE!
It’s official! The Demon’s Dollhouse is now available to purchase on Amazon! I am so excited and I cannot wait for you all to read it! Click the link HERE to grab a copy! Rowan x
The Demon’s Dollhouse – Chapter VI Extract – The Carnival
Five Tips For First Time Writers
Writing is so much more than just the act of producing a novel for the purpose of publishing it. I’ve been thinking about this fact a lot lately, what with my debut self published novel due to be released in about a week now (that’s terrifying to actually read back to myself), and I thinkContinue reading “Five Tips For First Time Writers”
The Demon’s Dollhouse – Chapter XI Extract – Rebecca
The Demon’s Dollhouse – Chapter XV Extract – The Ice and the Stars
The Demon’s Dollhouse – Chapter XVIII Extract – Victim and Villain
The Demon’s Dollhouse – Chapter I Extract – Meet Monty and Ivy
It’s now less than a fortnight until the release of The Demon’s Dollhouse, so I thought I would post a few extracts from the novel in the days to come before I go back to regular posting! 🙂
Rowan Speakman Books 