RosemaryMorris.HistoricalNovelist

  I am delighted with the cover of my new novel set in Queen Anne Stuart’s reign, 1702-1714. I hope you like it.

                                                                                       False Pretences by Rosemary Morris                                                                                                           A Classic Regency Novel. “Five-year-old Annabelle, who does not know who her parents are, arrives at boarding school fluent in French and English. Separated from her nurse, with few memories of her past, a shadow blights Annabelle’s life. When high-spirited, eighteen-year old Annabelle, who is financially dependent on her unknown guardian, receives an order to marry a French baron more than twice her age, she refuses.  Her life in danger, Annabelle is saved by a heroic gentleman, who promises to help her discover her identity. Yet, from then on, nothing is as it seems. To protect her captivating champion, broken-hearted, she is forced to run away for the second time. In spite of many false pretences, even more determined to discover her parents’ identity,

 What are you reading? I am delighted with the boxed set ofThe Bradenshaw Chronicles, numbers one to three, Echoes of The Past, Elephant Walk and Mad Dogs and Englishmen by Peter Rimmer from Amazon for 99.pence. I am riveted by the first three chapters and looking forward to reading more. If you enjoy Wilbur Smith's tales of Africa you will enjoy Peter Rimmer's.

  The senior citizens living in Citrus Ridge Community Centre on Sunshine Boulevard are terrified when there are peculiar deaths. The first person to die was healthy when his neighbour saw him on the previous day. There is no explanation for his mustard-yellow body and the stench emanating from it. When a paramedic touches his corpse, it turns to powder. Were he and subsequent victims of these unnatural deaths poisoned by an unknown substance?                                                                  “The unsolved murders clouded the carefree feeling in the once lively community and the pall of death overshadowed the usual activities of the residents.”   With a cast of interesting characters to keep me entertained while I found it impossible to solve the mystery, Ms Rose’s novel gripped me from the first page to the last. She is to be congratulated on the unforeseen, unique cause of the victims’ deaths. Available from Amazon and other online retailers.

  Posted to the author by N.N. Light   Yvonne, Lady of Cassio   The Lovages of Cassio Book One   What readers are saying about Yvonne   “A splendid tale of wars and wits, of love and deceit in the troubled political arena of King Edward II’s England.”   “The characters are strong, filled with human emotions, some good, some wicked, and all very well drawn.”   Available from your favourite book retailer: https://books2read.com/Yvonne-Lady-of-Cassio *********************** Grace, Lady of Cassio   The Lovages of Cassio Book Two   In Edward III’s England a handsome husband, prestige and wealth are not enough to compensate Grace for the trials, including brutal murders, she must come to terms with to find happiness. Available from your favourite book retailer: https://books2read.com/Grace-Lady-of-Cassio Note: With firmly-closed bedroom doors, the reader can relish the details of emerging romances.   You can find Rosemary’s novels here: https: bwlpublishing.ca/morri

  I am revising a young adult novel I wrote years ago. To make sure the reader is satisfied by the answers to these questions, above the heading Chapter One, I have written Who, What, When, Why, Where and How. I have faith in the novel which is worth my time and energy.

  Yesterday evening, I watched Phantom of The Opera on Netflix. I'm trying to decide if it's my favourite musical. I think it is. Do you have a favourite?

  Today, I harvested the first organic cauliflower, which survived soaring temperatures. I made a cauliflower, peas and potato curry, and invited my youngest son to take a break from his I.T company to enjoy lunch with me.

  Herb teas for health. Sage. Digests fats. Mint. Ant-acid, prevents indegestion. Basil. Calms. Bay. Chest infections. Coriander. Windind. Dill. Irritable bowel syndrome. Parsley. Diuretic. Lavender Headaches. Steep a handful in a mug of boiling water. Add honey to taste.

  July 10th. Detox Sunday. Only drinks. A thick slice of organic lemon frist thing in the morning & throughout the day. Fresh ruit or vegetable juices for breakfast, lunch, tea & supper with ginger tea. Canmomile tea at bedtime.

 My 5* review of The Countess' Lucky Charm by A.M. Westerling. Available from Amazon and online bookstores. Instead of obeying an order to dump Simone, a dirty three-year-old in the River Thames because she is too young to be a pickpocket. Gentry Ted takes her to an orphanage. “You’ve nothing to fear. “Mrs Doughty will look after you if you do as you’re told,” the woman in charge tells her.   The novel swept me from London in 1811 to Montreal in New Calendonia, to an outpost on Stuart Lake then back to England.   The intriguing story has an unusual theme about incompatible characters. Independent-minded Simone, an expert pick-pocket, who experiences many hardships, and Lord Temple Wellington, who mixed with the wrong people, story held my attention from beginning to end. The characterisation is excellent, the dialogue is entertaining, and I enjoyed Ms Westerling’s descriptions of places.   If you enjoy historical romance with an unpredictable twist in the tale, you will enjoy

  My grandson has achieved a First in his dissertation and First and Second in Ancient History at Manchester University. A historian at heart, I'm delighted. He's having a well-deserved holiday in Bosnia with friends before he receives his B.A. on the 20th July.

  Smashwords Summer Sale notification from Rosemary Morris Until the July 31st there is 50% off my classic historical novels set in Edward II’s reign, Queen Anne Stuart’s reign 1702-1714 and the Regency era. With firmly-closed bedroom doors, the reader can relish the details of emerging romances. https://www.smashwords.com

  Rosemary Morris's 5* Review of Phoebe Fisher by Victioria Chatham Phoebe is a well-educated, rich farmer’s daughter unfamiliar with fashionable society. Due to her flaw, despite her large fortune suitors reject her. Andrew, a former naval officer with a secret that will add a twist to the tale, returns to his ruined ancestral home. Phoebe’s father ‘who thinks the world of her’ is pleased when she agrees to an arranged marriage with Andrew. Phoebe is a delightful, practical young woman determined to put her new home in order.   I am certain you will enjoy this delightful romantic, mystery novel as much as I have.  

  Today, I picked small courgettes from my organic garden, cut them into 1/2inch slices and sprinkled them with salt. Dipped into chickpeaflour batter and deep fried they were delicious served with tomato chutney. The fritters were juicy inside and crisp on the outside. Not good for my waistline, but the occasional naughty treat is a pleasure. One day, I hope to writ

  My new claassical hstorical romance novel, The Viscount and The Orphan, set in Queen Anne Stuart's reign, 1702-1714, will be published by BooksWeLove in Septemeber. While Writing it, I visited the past and dlvved into the history, social history and economic history. I only use part of my fascinating research to show the character's lives and times - their clothes, their food, their pastimes, etc. To read the first three chapters of my classic historical romances, please visit my website. www.rosemarymorris.co.uk

  I deserve a treat. After masses of historical research and many hours writing, I have drafted the last chapter of my novel in which the reader will be surprised by an unexpected revelation of a secret. Tomorrow I will begin revising and editing it.