Beyond the Pages
A collection of historical fiction insights, book recommendations, and behind-the-scenes stories. Explore immersive settings, strong women, and the moments that shape unforgettable stories.
What You’ll Find Here
- Book recommendations and reading lists
- Historical insights and research discoveries
- Behind-the-scenes writing reflections
Behind the Book: Lisa M. Lane on Murder at the Gasworks
Historian and novelist Lisa M. Lane shares the inspiration behind her Victorian mystery Murder at the Gasworks, including the real history of London’s gasworks and the origins of the Tommy Jones series.
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Heather Webb on The Hope Keeper & the Hope Diamond
Heather Webb shares the inspiration behind The Hope Keeper, a Jazz Age novel centered on grief, mystery, and the enduring intrigue of the Hope Diamond.
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Behind the Book: Angela Shupe on Writing In the Light of the Sun
Angela Shupe shares the inspiration, research, and emotional heart behind her WWII debut novel, In the Light of the Sun.
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Behind the Book: Glynis Peters on Kitty Pattison’s Journey
Glynis Peters shares the inspiration and emotional journey behind her latest Kitty Pattison novel in this Behind the Book Author Notes feature.
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Behind the Book: Kerry Chaput on The Death of Primrose Whittaker
Kerry Chaput shares the inspiration and themes behind The Death of Primrose Whittaker in this Behind the Book Author Notes feature.
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