Reading Club

I assume you're here at this website because you like my books. Good. And that also means you might like the books I enjoy reading, and that all of us might enjoy the books that you read, so this is simply a place where we can exchange news of books - any books - not just historical novels. Tell us if you've read something wonderful and entertaining, and we'll post your recommendations and reviews here. And, please, let us know what you think of these recommendations!

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Operation Shatteraxis: A World War Two Thriller

Written by: C.G. Faulkner

Published by: Falcons' Rest Farm Publishing

Submitted By: C. G. Faulkner

This review submitted by the book’s author. U.S. Naval Officer Ethan Fortner, a hero of the War in the Pacific, is haunted by a personal tragedy and the horrors of the Pearl Harbor attack. As 1943 approaches, he is offered…

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Three Victories and a Defeat

Written by: Brendan Simms

Published by: Penguin

Submitted By: Geraint

A really fantastic book that examines Britain’s rise in the 1700’s and how they spectacularly won an Empire to how they equally spectacularly lost it. I recommend this book to all Cornwell fans

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Guns Across the River: The Battle of the Windmill, 1838

Written by: Donald E. Graves

Published by: Robin Brass Studio

Submitted By: Geraint

In 1838, seeing political turbulence in Canada as an opportunity, a clandestine American organization, the Patriot Hunters, launched a series of attacks across the border. The Hunters hoped to duplicate the success of the Texas rebellion two years before when…

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Tai Pan

Written by: James Clavell

Published by: Hodder Paperbacks

Submitted By: Ben Potter

I saw Shōgun was here but, for me, Tai Pan is much more akin to Cornwell. Based on the real story and people involved in the founding and early development of Hong Kong, the story centres around political and social…

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Harper’s Donelson

Written by: Sean Gabhann

Published by: Harper's War Stories

Submitted By: John Kevin Smith

From Kirkus:   A Union sharpshooter must deal with a prostitute, a distrustful Quaker, and a ruthless Confederate captain in the second edition of Gabhann’s 2015 Civil War novel, the first book in a trilogy. Kentucky, 1862. Lt. James Harper,…

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Aftermath of a Murder

Written by: V K McGivney

Published by: Authors Reach

Submitted By: V K McGivney

This review submitted by the book’s author. ‘Page-turning murder mystery with a gripping plot and a heart-moving family story to go with it’   ‘An absorbing read with twists and turns that leave the reader wanting to keep hturning the…

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Boudica

Written by: Manda Scott

Published by: Bantam

Submitted By: Emma

Incredibly vivid, sensuous writing, recreating and breathing life into the most famous ancient British warrior. Manda Scott captures not only the gore and detail of the battle fury, but weaves an incredible tale of the lands and peoples of ancient…

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The Resurgence

Written by: D J Hamilton

Published by: Independently Published

Submitted By: D J Hamilton

This review submitted by the book’s author. The sequel to a short science fiction story I wrote whilst still at University over 20 years ago, ‘The Resurgence’ is fundamentally an old fashioned and light hearted adventure story. An optimistic journey…

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Empires of Bronze: The Crimson Throne (Empires of Bronze #4)

Written by: Gordon Doherty

Published by: Independently Published

Submitted By: Gordon Doherty

(This review submitted by the book’s author) Empires of Bronze: The Crimson Throne (Empires of Bronze #4) “The King of the Hittites has been slain, and a reign of terror begins… 1272 BC: Prince Hattu returns home from the battlefield…

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A Drowned Kingdom

Written by: P.L. Stuart

Published by: FriesenPress

Submitted By: Laura McFadden

This is my stepdad’s book, he has worked very hard on it. It’s the kind of book that anyone can enjoy. Some of the characters are based on his children and step children (especially me) and other important people in…

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