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The Mystery of the Famous Lewis Chessmen

In 1831, on the Isle of Lewis in the Western Isles of Scotland, a stunning hoard was found. Rather than the usual silver and gold that excites treasure hunters and historians alike, this hoard contained…

Teaser Tuesday: Do I detect a challenge?

  “Does humor shade everything you do?” “Just about.” He moved off the tree and leaned the axe against the barn. “Life’s better that way. Why frown when you can smile?” A breeze stirred. Loose blonde strands floated…

Teaser Tuesday: Where rough-whiskered Lord Marcus shares a truth

She inched closer, her skirts and a leather strap grazing his thigh. “You could’ve given it back. I doubt the hostler knows how to use it.” “I’ve been shot at enough times not to tempt…

Tuesday Teaser

Tuesday Teaser ...Is that a ploy?   “What are we going to do?” “Give me time to think,” he said, cosseting her shoulders. “We must be vigilant. For your safety, you have to stay by my side. At…

Teaser Tuesday

A Teaser Tuesday snippet...  Where Lord Bowles backpedals, Georgian style   From book 3 in the Midnight Meetings series (coming in 2016) by Gina Conkle     “What you said about my hips tonight…about my being well-fed was rude.” He winced.…

History Thursday: A Woman’s Wisdom on How to Conquer

  We've all heard, "Behind every great man stands a woman."  I'd push the adage further. Beside every great man stands a great woman.  Especially when it comes to Vikings. Archaeologists have lately declared Viking women fought alongside Viking…

Teaser Tuesday

A Teaser Tuesday snippet...  Where we learn denial is good for a man   From book 3 in the Midnight Meetings series (coming in 2016) by Gina Conkle   Marcus leaned a shoulder against the doorjamb. At the corner…

The Battle of Hastings: The Long Viking Reach

October 14th marks the anniversary of the Battle of Hastings. History lists battle after battle, so what's the big deal? William the Conqueror changed the face of Europe on that fateful day, moving England...the world…

How ‘Dark’ were the Dark Ages for Women?

The Dark Ages. Those times conjure bad images. Disease. Famine. Poverty. When barbarians trounced Rome, a power vacuum hung over Europe. The vast connection of roads once protected by Roman soldiers gave way to outlaws. By the…

Teaser Tuesday

A Teaser Tuesday snippet...  Where we learn what Lord Bowles excels at   From book 3 in the Midnight Meetings series (coming in 2016) by Gina Conkle   He wiped road dust from his hands, following her under the…
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