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Can you ever escape your past?
Sixteen years old, and feeling rejected, Athena Hobbs makes the fateful decision to run away from her Bristol home, with suave Dexter Mitchell. Arriving in London, Dexter exposes Athena to the gritty side of the city, immersing them into a dangerous criminal underworld. Despite the allure of her new life, Athena struggles to fit in, increasingly uneasy at the things she’s witnessed. Escaping Dexter, Athena joins three other free spirits in a tour across Europe. She finds solace in the new countries and cultures she encounters, but the weight of her emotional struggles remains a burden. Arriving in Greece, Athena makes a fresh start on Hydra, embracing the beauty and tranquillity of the island. Her happiness is short lived however, when she’s confronted with a tragic turn of events that shatter her newfound happiness. Athena is forced to make a decision that will shape the rest of her life, a decision that may ultimately lead her back to the very place she escaped from. From the seedy streets of post war London to the stunning beaches of Greece in the swinging sixties, Hope Under Blue Skies is a story of solace, self-discovery, and resilience. Genre: Historical Fiction/dual timeline Locations: Bristol UK, Europe, and Zakynthos Follow-up to: A Night of Thunder |
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Betrayal, kidnap and murder in the desert.
Cassie O’Brien has finally scooped the biggest assignment of her writing career, finding herself working alongside eminent Archaeologist Dane Marsters, documenting an archaeological dig in the Ancient City of Petra in Jordan. As Cassie immerses herself in the job, she learns more about Jordan from Dane and his team, experiencing a country and culture unlike anything she’s ever known. Her excitement grows when she discovers that artefacts being sought could change the course of Jordanian history. As the excavation progresses, old adversaries, desperate for revenge, threaten to throw their serene world into chaos. Can Cassie and Dane protect the excavation site and the lives of everyone involved? From the rose red desert of Petra to the sparkling waters of the gulf of Aqaba, Under a Scorching sun is a historical suspense filled with intrigue, kidnap and murder. Genre: Historical Fiction/Historical suspense Locations: Petra and Aqaba in Jordan |
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Can they save themselves and the history that's become so important to them?
It’s the summer of 1953. Archaeologist Humphrey Lancaster and Greek archaeological student Phoebe Konstantinou are travelling to the Greek island of Zakynthos for an archaeological survey of the island’s historical sites. Phoebe is excited to be joining the survey team to show her family that Greek women can have careers, despite being female. Humphrey is looking forward to finding out more about his ancestors who lived on the island that he’s only ever read about in books. With Humphrey’s ancestor’s diary to guide them, the team set about exploring the islands history, recording everything for future generations, until disaster strikes. With an island in ruins and no one to save them, Humphrey and Phoebe are faced with having to save themselves, as well as the remains of the island’s history, that’s become so important to them. Genre: Historical Fiction/Historical suspense Locations: Zakynthos in Greece |
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"Loved by poets, visited by travellers, fought over for centuries."
Throughout its history, Zakynthos has faced numerous changes and events. Once a wealthy and important island for traders and travellers. It has also been home to notable artists, musicians, and poets who left their mark on the island's unique culture. The island's location, in a seismically active region, has led to some devastating earthquakes, causing significant destruction and loss of life. In addition to natural disasters, Zakynthos has endured occupations by various foreign nations, plundered by pirates, and invaded during the Second World War. Each of these challenges has left its mark, but Zakynthos has continued to grow and evolve, and its remarkable history has shaped it into the island it is today. The book "Zakynthos: Flower of the East" offers a comprehensive account of the island’s tumultuous past and the people who have inhabited it. While modern visitors may only scratch the surface of Zakynthos's rich history, the book serves as a reminder of the island's enduring legacy. Through its pages, readers can learn more about the resilience and cultural heritage that has defined Zakynthos, ensuring that the stories of those who came before us are never forgotten. Genre: Non-Fiction, History book Location: Zakynthos in Greece |
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Discover the historical jewel of Mid-Devon
Nestled between Exmoor and the Blackdown Hills, close to the Somerset border, Burlescombe looks just like any normal English village, but if you delve deeper into its past, you’ll find a complex and interesting past. Mentioned in the Domesday Book, Burlescombe is on the mysterious ley lines of St. Michael and St. Mary and has the remains of the ancient Canonsleigh monastery, industrial ruins of the Grand Western Canal and Westleigh quarry and a Norman church. Surrounded by historically protected structures and intertwined with surprising stories, it is a village steeped in history. The History of Burlescombe is a collection of fascinating facts and stories about all these historical sites and archaeological evidence of ancient history that spans 2000 years. It also covers history of the wider parish, including Ayshford, Appledore, Boehill, Canonsleigh, and Westleigh, making it an invaluable resource for those interested in learning more about the Parish. If you're interested in history or live in the area, The History of Burlescombe is must-read! Genre: Non-Fiction, history book Locations: Devon, UK |