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Whose bones are hidden in the lightning struck tower? After a storm damages the tower at #MarquessHouse, Perdita and Piper discover a hidden Arthurian frieze which is connected to images in their chapel. Perdita and Piper are drawn into a quest to reunite two lost Tudor sisters. #Tudor #Sisters

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The biggest secret in history Two ruby rings and one silver locket. Apart, they mean nothing, together they bring in to question all of British hisory. People have died defending the secret but Perdita and Piper must resolve the mystery or risk losing all they hold dear. @saperebooks.bsky.social

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What secrets did Elizabeth I keep to save her throne? Perdita and Piper are determined to solve the mystery of the second ruby ring. As they unravel the ciphers written by a group of women close to Queen Elizabeth, they realise an active spy network of women was working to their own agenda...

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What really happened to the Fifth Queen? On 13 February 1542, Catherine Howard the teenage bride of the increasingly insane Henry VIII was executed. Catherine was a pawn in the political games of ruthless men. Her body has never been found. What really happened to her? @saperebooks.bsky.social

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What danger lurks in Henry VIII's court? Anne Brandon understands the power of a king’s patronage but as the daughter of the monarch’s best friend, she feels safer than most. Then Henry VIII begins plotting to rid himself of a queen, suddenly Anne’s life is in danger. @boldwoodbooks.bsky.social

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Only 99p! What secrets await at Crestwell Hall? The story of Guy Fawkes and Robert Catesby is famous but what if there’s another tale? One told by the women. What if the wives are ready to have their say? Think you know the Gunpowder Plot? Think again. @boldwoodbooks.bsky.social #Gunpowder

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What awaits in the labyrinth? Eloise De’Ath and Alice Webster have never met. They were alive over one hundred years apart, yet they are connected. At points of turmoil in their lives, both are drawn Crete where a voice from the dawn of time waits to tell its tale… @boldwoodbooks.bsky.social

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‘We are the music makers, And we are the dreamers of dreams…’ As Eleanor Wilder delves into the diaries of singer Esme Blood, a tale of love and betrayal unfolds. A story which echoes Eleanor’s own situation as she rebuilds her life… @saperebooks.bsky.social @wfhowes.bsky.social #TheMusicMakers

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What secrets await at Cliffside? Aunt Caitlin’s furious blue eyes pinned Amelia to the spot. “You,” she snarled. “Come to take what you always thought was yours by right? You can’t have it. You were a devil then, and time won’t have changed you!” @saperebooks.bsky.social @wfhowes.bsky.social

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New Book Review: The House of Echoes, by Alexandra Walsh tonyriches.blogspot.com/2025/02/new-... @purplemermaid25.bsky.social #Booksky 💙📚 #Tudors #HistoricalFiction #BookReview

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What secrets connected Jane Seymour and Anne Boleyn? Second cousins through their mothers, Anne and Jane both married Henry VIII. One was executed to make room for the other but what secrets did they share as Anne waited for the swing of the sword? @saperebooks.bsky.social @wfhowes.bsky.social

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What secrets did the lightning reveal? When a storm damages the ancient tower at the heart of #MarquessHouse, Perdita and Piper discover a long forgotten Arthurian frieze. As they work to reveal its origins they realise two sisters are calling across time for their help. @saperebooks.bsky.social

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Arbella Stuart: the woman who should be queen? It’s 1603, Queen Elizabeth I is dying and the men in power are fighting to see who will wear her crown. James VI of Scotland prepares to travel to England, while his cousin Arbella Stuart gathers troops of her own. @saperebooks.bsky.social

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What secrets did Elizabeth I keep to save her throne? Perdita and Piper must solve the mystery of the second ruby ring. As they unravel the ciphers written by a group of women close to Queen Elizabeth, they realise a spy network of women was working to their own agenda. @saperebooks.bsky.social

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Catherine Howard was Henry VIII's fifth queen but what really happened to her? Six women. Six queens. One king. Their lives in his hands but what if history is wrong? What if there is another version of events, a story that tells another tale entirely… Discover the truth at #MarquessHouse.

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New Book Review: The House of Echoes, by Alexandra Walsh: "A masterclass in dual-time historical fiction." tonyriches.blogspot.com/2025/02/new-... @purplemermaid25.bsky.social #BookLaunch #Booksky 💙📚

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‘And out of a fabulous story, We fashion an empire’s glory…’ “Aaron needs to know what it’s like to lose a treasured possession,” Cassie whispered. True fear engulfed Esme as the cool edge of Cassie’s knife was placed against her throat. “How deeply will I have to cut?” @saperebooks.bsky.social

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The House of Echoes and the Ether Heracles Adventures Within The House of Echoes is another series of books: the Ether Heracles Adventures. If you’d like to read more, I’ve posted the opening two chapters of Dexter Blake’s first book on my blog. www.alexandrawalsh.com/the-house-of...

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What stories do we tell ourselves? Every summer the Attwater family gathers at Cliffside. The youngest is Osyth, who waits every year for the wind chime to signal the arrival of her relatives. But her happiness is shattered when she overhears a conversation that tears her world apart. #Secrets

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Today I am on the blog tour for The House of Echoes by @purplemermaid25.bsky.social and I've a book review. @rararesources.bsky.social @boldwoodbooks.bsky.social

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Book Review: The House of Echoes, by Alexandra Walsh: "a masterclass in dual-time historical fiction." tonyriches.blogspot.com/2025/02/new-... @purplemermaid25.bsky.social #BookLaunch #Booksky 💙📚

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The House of Echoes – Out now! Caroline Harvey and Anne Brandon are divided by centuries but joined by secrets and courage. And when a twist in their histories threatens them both with the same fate – losing the man they love – their revenge will be the same too. @boldwoodbooks.bsky.social

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Thank you @tonyriches.bsky.social

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www.goodreads.com/review/show/... - BOOK TOUR REVIEW - The House of Echoes - Alexandra Walsh. @purplemermaid25.bsky.social @rararesources.bsky.social @boldwoodbooks.bsky.social #TheHouseofEchoes #historicalfiction #timeslipnovel

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Delighted to join the #blogtour today to share my review of #TheHouseOfEchoes by @purplemermaid25.bsky.social @boldwoodbooks.bsky.social @rararesources.bsky.social #BoldwoodBloggers #Jaffareadstoo jaffareadstoo.blogspot.com/2025/01/blog...

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The House of Echoes – On sale tomorrow! Caroline Harvey and Anne Brandon are divided by centuries but joined by secrets and courage. When a twist in their histories threatens them both with the same fate – losing the man they love – their revenge will be the same too. @boldwoodbooks.bsky.social

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What awaits in #TheForgottenPalace? A nursery song flashed across Alice’s mind: Old woman, old woman, old woman,’ said I, To sweep the cobwebs from the sky… Alice imagined all the words ever spoken trapped in shimmering webs, swept away by the industrious old woman. @boldwoodbooks.bsky.social

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The House of Echoes – Pre-Order Now! Anne Brandon has always understood the power of a king’s patronage and knows the court of Henry VIII is a dangerous place for women. When the king Henry begins plotting to rid himself of a queen, suddenly Anne’s life is in danger. @boldwoodbooks.bsky.social

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Thank you @tonyriches.bsky.social

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Hanging with my @boldwoodbooks.bsky.social buddies at The Works #Norwich mybook.to/burlingtonsqsocial With @sarahbennettauthor.bsky.social Louise Douglas, Beth Moran @purplemermaid25.bsky.social @sharilowbooks.bsky.social

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What really happened to Henry VIII’s wives? Nineteen-year-old Jane Seymour arrives at court to find herself torn between the old world of Katherine of Aragon and the new of Anne Boleyn. With rebellion simmering, Jane is swept into a dangerous game as Henry changes queens… @saperebooks.bsky.social

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Only 99p! What secrets will be discovered at Crestwell Hall? The story of Guy Fawkes and Robert Catesby is famous but what if there’s another tale? One told by the women. What if the wives are ready to have their say? Think you know the Gunpowder Plot? Think again. @boldwoodbooks.bsky.social

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Who was the woman in the dream? The roar echoed through the dank corridors. Beneath her feet were bones; white against the red earth. Blood ran in rivulets: sticky, warm, love and grief. Shimmering on the wall were words. I love you. Written in blood. Her blood… @boldwoodbooks.bsky.social

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What stories do we tell ourselves? Every summer the Attwater family gathers at Cliffside. The youngest in the house is Osyth, who waits every year for the wind chime to signal the arrival of her relatives. But her happiness is shattered when she overhears a conversation that tears her world apart…

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The House of Echoes – Pre-Order Now! Caroline Harvey and Anne Brandon are divided by centuries but joined by secrets and courage. When a twist in their histories threatens them both with the same fate – losing the man they love – their revenge will be the same too. @boldwoodbooks.bsky.social

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Whose bones are hidden in the lightning struck tower? After a storm damages #MarquessHouse, Perdita and Piper discover a hidden reliquary. Connected to images in their chapel and on a document in the archive, the twins are drawn into a quest to reunite two lost Tudor sisters. #MarquessHouse

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What secrets did Elizabeth I keep to save her throne? Perdita and Piper must solve the mystery of the second ruby ring. As they unravel the ciphers written by a group of women close to Queen Elizabeth, they realise an active spy network of women was working to an agenda all of their own...

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Thank you @tonyriches.bsky.social 📚📚

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The biggest secret in history Two ruby rings and one silver locket. Apart, they mean nothing, together they bring in to question all of British hisory. People have died defending the secret but Perdita and Piper must resolve the mystery or risk losing all they hold dear. @saperebooks.bsky.social

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“But we, with our dreaming and singing, Ceaseless and sorrowless we!” “We’re music makers, dreamers in the moonlight,” Esme said. “Exactly,” laughed Aaron. “Dreams, hopes…" Aaron’s ability to see what life could be if your courage did not fail was one of the things they shared. #TheMusicMakers

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The House of Echoes – Pre-Order Now! Anne Brandon knows the power of a king and as the daughter of Henry VIII’s best friend, feels safer than most. But when her husband tires of her childlessness and the king plots to rid himself of a queen in his quest for an heir, Anne’s life is in danger too.

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Catherine Howard was Henry’s fifth queen but what really happened to her? Six women. Six queens. One king. Their lives in his hands but what if history is wrong? What if there is another version of events. A story that tells another tale entirely… @saperebooks.bsky.social @wfhowes.bsky.social

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What secrets connected Jane Seymour and Anne Boleyn? Second cousins through their mothers, Anne and Jane both married Henry VIII. One was executed to make room for the other but what secrets did they share as Anne waited for the swing of the sword? @saperebooks.bsky.social @wfhowes.bsky.social

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Only 99p! What secrets will be discovered at Crestwell Hall? The story of Guy Fawkes and Robert Catesby is famous but what if there’s another tale? One told by the women. One that has finally been revealed. What if the wives are ready to have their say? @boldwoodbooks.bsky.social #Boom

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When is it love? When is it despair? ‘Should I change my shoes?’ Eloise said, looking at her satin stilettos. ‘You don’t have to do this, Lo,’ Rose said, slipping into Eloise’s childhood nickname. ‘It’s come too far—’ Eloise began, but a knock on the door halted her. @boldwoodbooks.bsky.social

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The House of Echoes – Pre-Order Now! Caroline Harvey and Anne Brandon are divided by centuries but joined by secrets and courage. And when a twist in their histories threatens them both with the same fate – losing the man they love – their revenge will be the same too. @boldwoodbooks.bsky.social

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Special Guest Post: Tudor Christmas Traditions, by Alexandra Walsh, Author of The House of Echoes tonyriches.blogspot.com/2024/12/spec... #HistoryWritersAdvent24 @purplemermaid25.bsky.social #Booksky 💙📚

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What Christmas secrets did the lightning? When a storm damages the tower at the heart of #MarquessHouse, Perdita and Piper discover a long forgotten Arthurian frieze. As they work to reveal its origins they realise two sisters are calling across time for their help. @saperebooks.bsky.social

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Thank you so much @tonyriches.bsky.social I really enjoyed writing this and hope everyone enjoys reading it. Merry Christmas. xx

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