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Well that's me...it may take me a bit of time, but I'd like to review the book for you thanks!

Come over to and enter the giveaway going on right now for The Sharp Hook of Love: A Novel of Heloise and Abelard, my forthcoming novel (from Simon & Schuster/Gallery) about the famous 12th-century Parisian lovers Abelard and Heloise. The book debuts Oct. 6 but winners will get a signed copy in September. Contest ends Aug. 7, so hurry!

There's a Å·±¦ÓéÀÖ Giveaway on for my forthcoming novel about Abelard and Heloise, The Sharp Hook of Love: A Novel of Heloise and Abelard. The book debuts Oct. 7. To enter, go here: /giveaway/sh...

Thanks!

Now through August 18 [one week only], my publisher is doing a 10-book giveaway for my new historical novel Enchantress: A Novel of Rav Hisda's Daughter. Here's the link /giveaway/sh...

Fantastic tales of demons and the Evil Eye, magical incantations, and powerful attractions abound in Enchantress, a novel that weaves together Talmudic lore, ancient Jewish magic, and a timeless love story set in fourth-century Babylonia.

One of the most powerful practitioner of these mysterious arts is Rav Hisda’s daughter, whose innate awareness allows her to possess the arcane skills men lack. With her husband, Rava--whose knowledge of the secret Torah enables him to create a “man� out of earth and to resurrect another rabbi from death--the two brave an evil sorceress, Ashmedai the Demon King, and even the Angel of Death in their quest to safeguard their people, even while putting their romance at risk.

The author of the acclaimed Rashi’s Daughters series and the award-winning Apprentice: A Novel of Love, the Talmud, and Sorcery has conjured literary magic in the land where “abracadabra� originated. Based on five years of research and populated with characters from the Talmud, Enchantress brings a pivotal era of Jewish and Christian history to life from the perspective of a courageous and passionate woman.


Maggie Anton

Aw it's a shame this is US only Maggie, your book sounds really interesting

Sammy wrote: "Aw it's a shame this is US only Maggie, your book sounds really interesting"

There's another Giveaway for Canadian addresses at /giveaway/sh.... But you have to hurry, it ends Aug 15.

Maggie wrote: "Sammy wrote: "Aw it's a shame this is US only Maggie, your book sounds really interesting"

There's another Giveaway for Canadian addresses at /giveaway/sh......"

Thanks Maggie but I live in Scotland.

Today is final day for those in the US to win 1 of 10 copies of my upcoming historical novel Enchantress: A Novel of Rav Hisda's Daughter via Å·±¦ÓéÀÖ Giveaway. Here's the link:
/giveaway/sh...

To celebrate the release of Under False Flags: A Novel next week, we're giving away signed paperback copies on Å·±¦ÓéÀÖ to readers in the US: /giveaway/sh...

Forced into the brutal Battle of the Bulge of 1944, two soldiers on opposing sides find the courage to desert a war gone sour.

“A piece of raw meat cut out of real life . . . Blastingly realistic, impeccably researched.� —John Enright, author of Fire Knife Dancing

Under False Flags is available as paperback, ebook, and audiobook.



Thanks!

a shame only US...
mention to avoid disappointment? sorry, I'm tired of going 'bummer' when I view the giveaway

Bryn wrote: "a shame only US...
mention to avoid disappointment? sorry, I'm tired of going 'bummer' when I view the giveaway"

You make a great point, Bryn, whether it's addressed to me or not. I'm editing my posts to reflect that it's US only for now. I hope to do another in the near future that includes the UK. I appreciate the feedback.

I don't know if I'lll ever have a giveaway, but if I did, it would not be limited to any one country. You never know who might create the spark that sets your book on fire.

Steve wrote: "You make a great point, Bryn, whether it's addressed to me or not. I'm..."

To anybody. But thank you, Steve, yours interested me, I'd enter if I could.

You're welcome, Bryn. Thanks for the interest. I'll be sure to do a UK giveaway in the future.

'The White Rajah' is currently free on iBooks.

It's the story of James Brooke, the 19th century adventurer who found himself ruler of part of Borneo. I'd tell you more about it, but it's free, so why not look for yourself. Or check out my blog:

It sounds fascinating but looks like it's only on the Apple or ibook versions. What about those of us with Kindle? Do you know of any applications that will convert to Kindle?

I hope it will be given away on Kindle, but it doesn't always happen.

If you read on an iPad or similar, you just install the iBooks app (free) and it works just like a Kindle.

Or there's always the paperback ;) (Not free, I'm afraid.)

I'm delighted to be able to tell you that 'The White Rajah' is now free on Kindle as well as iBooks. It should be free until the end of the month, but why not download it now? You can always read it later.

I find it costs $5.69 on kindle in South Africa?

I can only see the UK price. $5.69 seems quite expensive. It's usually less than £2 in the UK.

I just looked at Amazon.com and 'The White Rajah' does seem to be free there now.

Still not in the US. Was your last note for the UK?

I am in the UK, but I looked on Amazon.com, which prices in dollars and which had not been showing it as free. It does now seem to show the Kindle as free ($0.00). I'll ask US friends to check.

Pegasus Books is giving away 5 copies of my new historical murder mystery The Devil in Montmartre: A Mystery in Fin de Siecle Paris. Giveaway dates: 10/1 - 11/1/14

Here's the link for details, and to enter to win a copy!

/giveaway/sh...

Hello Fictionistas!
After a complete revision of the English translation, The Two Chambers will be FREE ON KINDLE STORE from Oct 4th to Oct 8th 2014.
The novel is based on the true story of Michael Servetus, the Spanish physician who discovered the pulmonary circulation and was persecuted by both the Catholic and the Protestant Inquisitions in 1553.

Pedro wrote: "Hello Fictionistas!
After a complete revision of the English translation, The Two Chambers will be FREE ON KINDLE STORE from Oct 4th to Oct 8th 2014.
The novel is based on the true ..."

Oh, that sounds interesting. I remembering including Servetus in a chapter I write on the Reformation. He was betrayed horribly.

Ruth wrote: "Pedro wrote: "Hello Fictionistas!
After a complete revision of the English translation, The Two Chambers will be FREE ON KINDLE STORE from Oct 4th to Oct 8th 2014.
The novel is base..."
I hope you like it, Ruth. It took me 3 years of research on Servetus´life.

Pedro wrote: "Ruth wrote: "Pedro wrote: "Hello Fictionistas!
After a complete revision of the English translation, The Two Chambers will be FREE ON KINDLE STORE from Oct 4th to Oct 8th 2014.
The ..."

Unfortunately, I don't have a Kindle yet. I just put your paperback on my Amazon wishlist so I won't forget it.

Thank you Pedro. I have downloaded your book.

Margaret wrote: "Thank you Pedro. I have downloaded your book."
Thank you, Margaret.

Hello,

BEHIND THE FORGOTTEN FRONT



e-book is FREE on Amazon October 11th and 12.
Check it out.



It’s 1942 and Harry Flynn journeys into a world of tigers, elephants and Himalayan Mountains. He enlists, expecting to find the thrill of danger, instead, Harry is sent to the Forgotten Front in the Indian subcontinent as an ordinary supply officer. During a time when boys were forced to come of age on the battlefield, Harry must find what makes his life worth living or die.

I look forward to downloading it tomorrow. Many thanks!

I have it, Barbara. I am reading. And enjoying.

Pedro,

Thanks. You're very kind.

Barbara

And thanks to you Margaret.

Just downloaded! Thanks.

Before November's release of Liberated: A Novel of Germany, 1945, we're giving away signed hardcover copies on Å·±¦ÓéÀÖ to readers in the US, CA and GB—Bryn and others expressed interest in giveaways for the GB as well the US and I aim to deliver as promised with this, my next novel: /giveaway/sh...


Can a lone American captain rescue justice in war-torn Germany? Uncover the dark side of the US Occupation in Liberated: A Novel of Germany, 1945.

“Brilliant . . . Here is the compelling, always frightening reality of the unwanted conqueror.� —Maria Riva, author of Marlene Dietrich

Pedro wrote: "Hello Fictionistas!
After a complete revision of the English translation, The Two Chambers will be FREE ON KINDLE STORE from Oct 4th to Oct 8th 2014.
The novel is based on the true ..."

Your book looks very interesting! I see I missed the giveaway, but it looks like it is available to Amazon Prime members (me) in the Kindle Lending Library. I am going to try to read it next month. Thanks!

There's a Giveaway for my new historical fantasy Enchantress: A Novel of Rav Hisda's Daughter going on at "Words and Peace" today.

Fantastic tales of demons and the Evil Eye, magical incantations, and powerful attractions abound in ENCHANTRESS, a novel that weaves together Talmudic lore, ancient Jewish magic, and a timeless love story set in fourth-century Babylonia.

Christine wrote: "Pedro wrote: "Hello Fictionistas!
After a complete revision of the English translation, The Two Chambers will be FREE ON KINDLE STORE from Oct 4th to Oct 8th 2014.
The novel is base..."
Thank you, Christine. I look forward to hearing your comments.

Dunne Books have 25 advance reading copies of An Appetite for Violets: A Novel to give away to residents of Canada and the United States.
With only three months to wait for hardback and e-book release in January 2015, An Appetite for Violets: A Novel takes readers on a food lover’s journey across eighteenth century Europe.
According to New York Times Bestselling author, Karen Harper:
‘An Appetite for Violets is a feast of unique characters, suspense, passion and delicious storytelling. Martine Bailey has served up a beautifully rendered, haunting tale told by an unforgettable heroine. A novel to devour yet savor.�
Seasoned with authentic recipes from the Georgian era, we see how ordinary cooks practiced their craft and how extraordinary confectioners created masterpieces of sugarwork.
Novelist Fay Weldon has credited Martine with creating a new genre, Culinary Gothic:
'Martine Bailey writes with such easy, compelling grace, and in a fascinating new genre � best described as Culinary Gothic. I was hooked and enraptured.'
The US edition will be published in beautiful hardback on 13 January 2015, comprising 35 chapters headed by historic recipes, a Map of Europe in the 1770s and two tradecard illustrations.
Closing date for entries: 31 October 2014
Click to enter: /giveaway/sh...

My giveaway for a print copy of The Winged Horse is now underway at /giveaway/sh....

It's US-only, for which I apologize, but overseas postal rates are shockingly high these days. If you'd like to enter but live outside the US, have an e-reader of some form, and don't mind my contacting you later, please send me a message and I'll let you know when I plan another giveaway.

This is the first sequel to The Golden Lynx, which was a Featured Author Group Read in 2013.

I have a giveaway in progress to introduce the new cover for The Doctor's Daughter: Journey to Justice Civil War HF set in Nashville with lots of law and medicine and a murder mystery.

The second in my series of books about James Burke, a British spy in the Napoleonic wars, has just come out on Kindle. The paperback will follow shortly.

'Burke and the Bedouin' is an old-fashioned adventure yarn set around Napoleon’s invasion of Egypt in 1798. There is an evil villain, a beautiful damsel in distress, midnight rides across the desert, and desperate fights with kidnappers and assorted evil-doers. And while Burke is doing all this, there's the little matter of trying to stop Napoleon from leading an army across the desert to India. It's yet another of those amazing military adventures you've probably never heard of.

To celebrate the arrival of Burke's second adventure, Amazon are giving copies away on Kindle from now until Sunday. Grab one while you can. According to my computer, this offer is available in the US as well as the UK.
Burke and the Bedouin: - His Majesty's Confidential Agent

Tom wrote: "The second in my series of books about James Burke, a British spy in the Napoleonic wars, has just come out on Kindle. The paperback will follow shortly.

'Burke and the Bedouin' is an old-fashione..."

Thanks Tom! What is the first book in the series?

Burke in the Land of Silver. It was originally published as 'His Majesty's Confidential Agent' but renamed by Accent to make the title less of a mouthful.

A huge French army DID gather but not on the Channel coast. It sailed from the Mediterranean coast. It invaded Egypt where you can read contemporary accounts of the Bedouin attacking the landing, exactly as described in my novel. I have actually written that the Bedouin and the Mamelukes hated each other and would not cooperate to resist the invasion, much along the lines that you suggest, although Paul Strathern's book, 'Napoleon in Egypt'says that the Bedouin fought alongside the Mamelukes at the Battle of the Pyramids.

I am always worried that I will get historical details wrong but, given that I consulted contemporary accounts as well as modern histories (and had a look at the exhibition about this campaign at Les Invalides in Paris), it seems unlikely that I have imagined the whole thing. Of course contemporary accounts are not always reliable and historians sometimes write books that are wrong and the French are notoriously unreliable when it comes to accounts oftheir own history, so perhaps it never happened.

This thread is not for discussion of historical accuracy - that should be discussed here or here.

Thanks!

BEHIND THE FORGOTTEN FRONT
e-book is FREE on Amazon NOVEMBER 16 - this Sunday.

Check it out!



Behind the Forgotten Front, A WWII Novel

Tomorrow is the last day to sign up for my giveaway:



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