Privateers, Pirates and the Wrecking of the 1715 Spanish Treasure Fleet
Historical fiction author, Chris Thorndycroft, discusses the fascinating topic of pirates and privateers in search of Spanish plunder.
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Chris Thorndycroft
- Jul 11
- 6 min
Barbarous Usage – A Murder Case that Shocked the Nation
Historical fiction author, Chris Thorndycroft investigates how brutal smugglers were brought to heel after killing witnesses of their crime.
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Paul Bennett
- Jun 24
- 7 min
Writing Novels Set in 18th Century America
Author of historical fiction, Paul Bennett tells us how he came to write about the significant events in American history.
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- Jan 9
- 5 min
Discover the infamous Affair of the Poisons
What exactly was The Affair of the Poisons about? I’m going to take you to Paris, and – via the dark quartiers of that city – to the new...
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Cathie Dunn
- Aug 9, 2021
- 5 min
The dark side of the Sun King's dazzling court
Meet King Louis XIV's most ambitious mistress, and discover her dark secrets!
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Wendy J. Dunn
- May 23, 2021
- 0 min
Wendy J. Dunn talks writing history with Kate Murdoch
Wendy J Dunn talks about writing history with author, Kate Murdoch.
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Wendy J. Dunn
- May 23, 2021
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Wendy J. Dunn talks writing history With Lauren Chater.
Wendy J Dunn talks about writing history with author, Lauren Chater.
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