Category Archives: Historical crime

Jane Eyre Revealed Part 1.

Posted on December 30, 2016 by

  Jane Eyre is rightly seen as a classic of English Literature and its popularity never diminishes. The book is still in print and film and TV versions of the story continue to be made. It was originally printed and … Continue reading →

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Charlotte Bronte, Jane Eyre and the true inspiration for Thornfield Hall

Posted on April 21, 2016 by

  Today Thursday April 21st 2016 is a very special day. It is the bicentenary of the birth of a truly great writer. She wrote four books but is most famous for her second which is of course Jane Eyre. … Continue reading →

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Looking Through Charlotte Brontes Eyes Part 3

Posted on February 23, 2016 by

  My continuing quest to learn more about Charlotte Bronte and her famous work Jane Eyre…  and what links  this book with a three week stay in Hathersage, Derbyshire in July 1845.. In my previous blog I recorded my notes and … Continue reading →

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Looking Through Charlotte Bronte’s Eyes Part 2

Posted on February 5, 2016 by

In my first blog I explained my interest in Charlotte Bronte and her most famous work “Jane Eyre”. I was convinced there was a connection between Hathersage in Derbyshire and some key events, places and characters in the novel. Having … Continue reading →

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Looking Through Charlotte Bronte’s Eyes Part 1

Posted on January 27, 2016 by

What inspired Charlotte Bronte to write Jane Eyre? Who did she base her characters on? Was she writing about her own life experiences? What locations and local stories fired her imagination ? What links her famous novel  to a visit … Continue reading →

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Farewell Starman

Posted on January 11, 2016 by

I was just 19 when I first became aware of David Bowie’s music in the  summer of ’72. His hit record “Starman” was being played constantly on the radio. Then I heard “Life on Mars” and I was hooked. I … Continue reading →

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Murder Mystery and Mayhem on the Railways – 1 day to go!

Posted on December 24, 2015 by

Hello Readers. Here is my final blog concerning my third and newest true crime book which should go live on  Amazon on  Christmas Day ( and if not then on Boxing Day!) It is a very different kind of book … Continue reading →

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