Monthly Archives: June 2014

Alice and the King #HistNov #SampleSunday

Posted on June 15, 2014 by Martin Lake

Susan Dunster and Mary Zouche were already in the dining room when we arrived. ‘Are you hungry?’ I asked with an attempt to sound stern at the fact that they had entered before me. ‘Starving hungry,’ Susan said, not noticing … Continue reading →

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Sunrise, Moonset

Posted on June 14, 2014 by Martin Lake

It’s 5.45 in the morning. The sun has not yet risen but it is painting the few fluffs of cloud a myriad of colours. Some are a delicate pink, others a whipped cream, a few dark and ominous. The night … Continue reading →

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A Sale in India

Posted on June 10, 2014 by Martin Lake

Whoopie – I’ve sold my first book in India. A Love Most Dangerous.

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Alice Petherton. The opening of the next novel. #histnov #writing

Posted on June 9, 2014 by Martin Lake

Here is the opening of my new Alice Petherton novel.   ‘For goodness sake stop that awful caterwauling,’ I said. Sissy looked up at me in alarm. ‘I was only humming, Alice. It was a little song.’ ‘Well it’s a … Continue reading →

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