Christine Trent Boeken

Becca Garvey's life takes a dramatic turn when her husband decides to chase his dream of becoming a surf instructor in Florida, leaving her to manage their thirty-acre hobby farm in Maryland alone. Embracing the challenge, Becca resolves to confront her uncertain future with a sense of optimism, navigating the complexities of independence and self-discovery.

Revised edition featuring an interactive table of contents, cross-referencing, links to external websites, downloadable resources, and optimized content for Kindle e-readers. This historical writers’ guide aims to equip aspiring writers with the essential skills for crafting historical novels and short stories. It also serves experienced writers looking to refine their craft or transition to historical fiction. The step-by-step format includes practical activities that encourage experimentation with techniques necessary for creating authentic and engaging historical narratives. Organized into seven main headings, each chapter focuses on a specific writing skill or tool, allowing for independent use to address particular challenges or reinforce concepts introduced. The guide aims to provide the necessary tools for writing in various historical subgenres, including historical crime fiction. Contributions from notable historical fiction writers offer insights that both complement and challenge the activities, providing a diverse perspective on the craft. The activities stem from innovative workshops led by Myfanwy Cook, a published author with numerous accolades. She emphasizes that mastering writing is akin to an apprenticeship, requiring practical skills, imagination, and a commitment to the craft. This guide seeks to fill gaps in knowledge and inspire aspiring writers by enhancing their confidence and skills in historical fi

Set against the backdrop of Queen Victoria's mourning, the story intertwines her relationship with John Brown, a mysterious servant with an interest in the occult. When undertaker Violet Harper attends one of Brown's tarot readings, he ominously predicts death looming over Buckingham Palace. Initially skeptical, Violet's disbelief wanes as Brown's unsettling prophecies start to manifest, leading her to confront the chilling reality of his insights. The narrative explores themes of grief, superstition, and the intersection of life and death.

In 1861 London, Violet Morgan works to build a respectable undertaking business abandoned by her husband. She comforts the bereaved, advises on funeral fashion and etiquette, and organizes funerals.

Po upevnění své pověsti jako nejváženější majitelky pohřebního ústavu v Londýně se Violet Harperová rozhodla zužitkovat své znalosti v divočině amerického Západu. Avšak když její matka onemocní, je Violet i se svým manželem Samuelem povolána zpět do Anglie, kde jsou její schopnosti vyhledávané tak jako předtím. Dostane se jí pocty, aby připravila pohřeb pro Anthonyho Fairmonta, vikomta Raybourna, blízkého přítele královny Viktorie, který zemřel za podivných okolností – služby Violet však zatím nebudou zapotřebí, alespoň dokud se nenajde tělo, které záhadně zmizelo…

Mladičká Claudette Laurentová ztratí při požáru Paříže oba rodiče i domov. Osiřelá dívka se marně snaží ve zničeném městě nalézt útočiště a pomoc, dokonce i jejího snoubence odvála katastrofa kamsi do neznáma. Ze zoufalství se rozhodne opustit Francii a odjede hledat svou budoucnost do Londýna. zpočátku bojuje o přežití, ale nevzdává se a snaží se postavit na vlastní nohy. Podaří se jí uplatnit talent, který zdědila po svém otci, a vyrábět exkluzivní panenky? Setká se opět se svým snoubencem?