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Helen Hollick is a UK author, first published in the mid-1990s. 

She writes a variety of genres

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My Coffee Pot Book Tour Guest: Tony Riches Queen Anna

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About the Book

Book Title: Queen Anna 

Series:  Stuart Queens Trilogy, Book #1

Author Name: Tony Riches

Publication Date: 9th July 2026

Publisher: Preseli Press

Pages: 366

Genre: Historical Fiction

A crown won in the eye of a storm. A queen who refuses to be broken...

Princess Anna of Denmark sails for Scotland to marry King James VI, but storms ravage her fleet, igniting a deadly obsession with witchcraft in her new home. Arriving in a strange and paranoid court, Anna finds her new husband’s bed is a treacherous place.

Surrounded by whispering courtiers and shifting alliances, Anna refuses to remain a passive pawn. When the court takes her children to raise them away from her, the young queen draws her line in the sand. From the windswept castles of Scotland to the glittering, dangerous English court, Anna is restored to her rightful place in history.

Buy Link:

Universal Buy Link: 

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This title is available to read on #KindleUnlimited.

Author Bio:

Tony Riches is a full-time UK author of historical fiction. He lives with his wife in Pembrokeshire, West Wales and is a specialist in the lives of the early Tudors.

As well as his Elizabethan series, Tony’s historical fiction novels include the best-selling Tudor trilogy and his Elizabethan series.

For more information about Tony’s books please visit his website tonyriches.com and his blog, The Writing Desk and find him on  Facebook, Instagram, Bluesky and Twitter @tonyriches. 

Author Links:

Website: 

https://www.tonyriches.com/

Writing blog: 

https://tonyriches.blogspot.com/

Twitter: 

https://twitter.com/tonyriches

Bluesky: 

https://bsky.app/profile/tonyriches.bsky.social

Facebook: 

https://www.facebook.com/tonyriches.author

Podcasts: 

https://tonyriches.podbean.com/

Follow the tour:

Twitter Handles: @tonyriches @cathiedunn

Instagram Handles:  @tonyriches.author @thecoffeepotbookclub

Hashtags:  #Stuarts #HistoricalFiction #WomenInHistory 

#BookLaunch #BlogTour #TheCoffeePotBookClub

Tour Schedule Page:

https://thecoffeepotbookclub.blogspot.com/2026/07/blog-tour-queen-anna-by-tony-riches.html 

My Thoughts

One of the reasons I so like Tony Riches' historical novels is because he can be trusted to get his facts right - as far as they are known, that is, and within the boundaries of writing - creating - historical fiction. This is quite a sustained achievement over all the books he has produced.

The other reason is that I always finish one of his novels having discovered something I had been previously unaware of. In this instance the main character herself - I had no idea that Queen Anna had even existed! The Stuart King, James VI/I I knew of, of course. That his mother was the ill-fated Mary Queen of Scots - tick, knew that. That he had children: tick, knew that as well. (Charles I, naturally). But it had never occurred to me to even look up the name of his wife, let alone where she had come from or the circumstances of their (dismal!) marriage.

And what an eye-opener this story was! Poor Anna -  I felt so sorry for the poor fourteen-year-old lass ... even sorrier for her as she grew with her loneliness expanding as the years passed. What a brave woman she was!

Mr Riches has a skilled knack of bringing these relatively unknown characters to life. A knack that is a well-honed talent.

Worth reading

**** 4 stars

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cosy mysteries : historical fiction
nautical supernatural adventure 

1066 : King Arthur
ghosts : non-fiction

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My Coffee Pot Book Tour Guest: Michael Stolle The Duke and the Spirits of the Past

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Book Title: The Duke and the Spirits of the Past

Series: The Duke of Hertford

Author Name: Michael Stolle

Publication Date: June 1st 2026

Publisher: Independently published

Pages: 426 

Genre: Historical Fiction

A gripping historical novel full of intrigue, dark secrets, and deadly struggles for power!

France in the 17th century – an age of conflict, love, and honour, where any means are justified in the pursuit of power. Henri de Beauvoir is a man who will stop at nothing — even making a pact with the devil — to achieve his sinister ambitions. As the ruthless cousin of the Marquis de Beauvoir and Duke of Hertford, he spins a perilous web of deception, intrigue, and betrayal to bring about his cousin’s downfall.

• A secret enemy from the past threatens to destroy the Marquis.

• Danger lurks in the shadows — always ready to strike.

• An unexpected love may change everything.

When the fate of the Marquis hangs in the balance, a deadly game of cat and mouse unfolds — one where every move is could prove fatal. Can Henri carry out his dark plans, or will the secrets buried in his past become his downfall?

Perfect for fans of Ken Follett, Rebecca Gablé, and Philippa Gregory!

• Historical setting with atmosphere and authentic detail

• Intrigue, betrayal, and a ruthless battle between two men over a great inheritance

• A dark anti-hero battling his own demons

• Suspense right through to the final page!

Dive into a world of power, passion, and dark secrets!

Get your copy now and lose yourself in an epic historical adventure!

Buy Link:

Universal Buy Link: https://books2read.com/u/mgXQ8v 

This book is available to read on #KindleUnlimited.

Author Bio:

Michael Stolle, award-winning and best-selling author, was born and educated in Europe. His enduring passion for history has deeply enriched his understanding of the human experience. Through his exploration, he has arrived at a powerful insight: the core essence of humanity is timeless, remaining as relevant today as it was in the 17th century.

Stolle started his writing journey in 2012, and since then, he has enthralled readers worldwide, selling over 250,000 copies of his books. His compelling narratives offer an immersive experience that breathes life into the richness of history, inviting readers to engage with the past in an intimate and vivid way.

Author Links:

Amazon Author Page: 

https://www.amazon.co.uk/stores/Michael-Stolle/author/B01GM0M2DY 

Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/4319310.Michael_Stolle 

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Instagram Handles: @thecoffeepotbookclub @yardereviews

Hashtags: #HistoricalFiction #HistoricalMystery #ReaderReach #BlogTour #TheCoffeePotBookClub #YardeBookPromotions

Tour Schedule Page:

  https://thecoffeepotbookclub.blogspot.com/2026/07/blog-tour-the-duke-and-the-spirits-of-the-past-by-michael-stolle.html 

Bsky: @cathiedunn.bsky.social

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https://viewauthor.at/HelenHollick 

cosy mysteries : historical fiction
nautical supernatural adventure 

1066 : King Arthur
ghosts : non-fiction

 anthologies 

2025 annual award winner

THANK YOU!

My Coffee Pot Book Tour Guest: G.G. MacLeod VIA MALORUM II

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Book Title: VIA MALORUM II

Series: Yes

Author Name: G.G. MacLeod

Publication Date: 10/7/2025

Publisher: Self published

Pages: 218

Genre: Historical Fiction / Psychological Thriller / Giallo / Drama

Any Triggers: A brilliant young girl exhibiting her psychopathic nature by participating in murder plots. Some people might get freaked out by that who can’t handle the idea of children exhibiting evil tendencies bereft of being abused.

The beginning is the end.

VIA MALORUM II: INITIUM ENIM EST FINIS

In the frozen shadows of Rome’s Appian Way, December 25th, 19 CE, a four-year-old prodigy walks among the mourners, her heart untouched by grief. Julia Agrippina, born with a mind sharper than any gladius and a soul devoid of fear, sees her father’s funeral not as an end, but a beginning. In a world of snarling mobs and scheming kin, she learns the first lessons of power: to deceive, to kill, to outmaneuver.

Guided by the cunning Sejanus and shadowed by the wild-eyed Messalina, Agrippinilla navigates a labyrinth of betrayal where every ally hides a dagger. As winter’s chill cloaks The Eternal City, whispers of poison and treachery swirl around her family’s throne. The Prophet’s warnings echo faintly, but for a child who embraces, fate is merely a game to be won.

Via Malorum II plunges deeper into Rome’s heart of vice, where ambition is a blade that cuts both ways. A chilling prequel to the visceral saga, this tale of a psychopath’s genesis blends Stoic wisdom with blood-soaked intrigue. In the war of all against all, who will rise when the snow falls red?

Buy Link:

Universal Buy Link: https://books2read.com/u/bPqqN7 

Author Bio: 

The author is a 59-year-old Canadian male based in Calgary. The author has always had a tendency of combining genres like horror and action along with drama, psychological thrillers, giallo, and sometimes even comedy. 

It really depends on how the author feels from moment to moment as they write because the author likes to entertain themselves first and then hope that a smattering of other people out there in the world will like it as well.

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Amazon Author Page: https://www.amazon.com/stores/G.-G.-MacLeod/author/B098Z2Z35R

Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/22624912.G_G_MacLeod 

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Hashtags: #AncientRome #Agrippina #Messalina #PsychologicalThriller #BlogTour #ReaderReach #TheCoffeePotBookClub #YardeBookPromotions

Tour Schedule Page

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Bsky: @cathiedunn.bsky.social

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You might also like books written by Helen Hollick 

Website: https://blog.helenhollick.net/

Amazon Author Page: 

https://viewauthor.at/HelenHollick 

cosy mysteries : historical fiction
nautical supernatural adventure 

1066 : King Arthur
ghosts : non-fiction

 anthologies 

2025 annual award winner

THANK YOU!