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A Conversation with Historical Fiction author, Susan Lanigan

 

Please give a warm Coffee Pot welcome to historical fiction author, Susan Lanigan.

 

Mary Anne: A huge congratulations on your fabulous new release, Lucia's War. Could you tell us a little about your book and what inspired you to write it?

 

Susan Lanigan: Lucia was already a character in my previous novel, White Feathers, but most of her story had to be omitted for length. Ever since then I have felt I owe her a book of her own, and that it would be worth the effort to tell her story. It took me a few years and a lot of personal investment, but it was worth the effort!

 

Mary Anne: What drew you towards the era in which you set your book?

 

Susan Lanigan: I’m fascinated by World War One, BY the clash of traditional morals with emerging nihilism and liberation - all the more so since the Marketing Department (or whoever makes the call about these things) has decided that since the centenary years are over, nobody cares about that period any more. (Or at least they did until the advent of Covid-19. 1918 and 1919 are receiving renewed interest in its wake.) The Great War – the Bangarang, as Lucia calls it - is such a horror show, and has such massive social ramifications, that you could be telling stories about it for years but still as Sassoon puts it, the singing would still never be done. Since Lucia yearns to be a classical singer, this analogy would resonate with her!

 

Mary Anne: What were the challenges you faced in researching this period of history and were there any unexpected surprises?

 

Susan Lanigan: Because Lucia is a Black Jamaican woman, I was writing out of culture, so I had an expert reader as well as an editor check that historically the story was plausible. I thought I’d got some idea of Jamaican dialect but I had lots of gaps in my knowledge. Thankfully, the process was not as daunting as you might think from reading social media – I have to say I found it fun, and an interesting learning experience. All you need is an open mind.

 

Mary Anne: What do you think is the most challenging aspect of writing Historical Fiction?

 

Susan Lanigan: I find detail regarding clothing or surroundings tricky – I try to make sure my characters are grounded in the time period, but I find description sometimes tough because I’m an aural more than a visual person. However, I’ve got favourable reviews saying they particularly like that my books aren’t weighed down with research, so maybe I have the balance just right!

 

For Lucia’s War, I found people who resembled the main characters in my head – and many of the minor characters, Edgar Manning, for example – were real people, so that helped.

 

Mary Anne: What advice do you have for aspiring Historical Fiction authors?

 

Susan Lanigan: I think you have to be very engrossed in the period. Even in school I was writing essays about the clustershow that was the Battle of Verdun, so I was obviously intrigued by WWI for a long time. For my first novel, White Feathers, I was entranced by the use of a symbol of peace to perpetuate such a divisive mentality as accusing men of cowardice, and how feminism was put on its head. With Lucia’s War, my love of music was something that permeated the pages.

For writing: Use the real events as waymarks in the first draft if you feel lost. If a battle definitely occurs on x date, so that gives you something to plan towards if your story is getting lost.

 

Lucia's War

By Susan Lanigan

 

London, 1950. 

Soprano Lucia Percival has overcome racism and many obstacles to become a renowned opera singer. She is now due to perform her last concert. But she has no intention of going onstage. A terrible secret from her service during the First World War has finally caught up with her.

 

London, 1917. Lucia, a young Jamaican exile, hopes to make it as a musician. But she is haunted by a tragic separation that is still fresh in her memory - and when she meets Lilian, an old woman damaged by a similar wartime loss, she agrees to a pact that could destroy everything she has fought so hard to achieve.

 

From the Western Front and the mean streets of Glasgow, to black society in London, Lucia’s story tells a tale of music, motherhood, loss and redemption.

 

From the author of "stirring" wartime saga White Feathers, shortlisted for the Romantic Novel of the Year Award 2015, Lucia's War is ideal for fans of Andrea Levy and Sebastian Faulks.

 

The Coffee Pot Book Club

★★★★★ 

Highly Recommended

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Susan Lanigan

I graduated from Trinity College Dublin with a degree in English and History, then pursued a Graduate Diploma in I.T. in Dublin City University and a Masters in Writing in NUI Galway.

 

My first novel, White Feathers, a tale of passion, betrayal and war, was selected as one of the final ten in the Irish Writers Centre Novel Fair, 2013, and published in 2014 by Brandon Books. The book won critical acclaim and was shortlisted for the UK Romantic Novel of the Year Award in 2015. My second novel, Lucia’s War, is out now and has been awarded the Indie Books We Love badge from LoveReading.co.uk.

 

I live by the sea near Cork, Ireland, where I go for walks, get more involved in politics than I bargained for, and continue to work as a software developer.

 

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#BookReview — Lucia's War by Susan Lanigan. #HistoricalFiction #WW1 #opera @susanl_author

Lucia's War

By Susan Lanigan

London, 1949.

Opera singer Lucia Percival is due to perform her last concert. But she has no intention of going onstage. A terrible secret from the First World War has finally caught up with her.

London, 1917.

Lucia, a young Jamaican exile, hopes to make it as a musician. But her past haunts her, and when she meets Lilian, an old woman damaged by war, she agrees to a pact that could destroy everything she has fought so hard for.

From the Western Front and Glasgow, to black society in London, Lucia’s story tells a tale of music, motherhood, loss and redemption.

"Did you know I once sang Wagner to a roomful of Nazis?"

It wasn't the most conventional way to start an interview with a music critic, but then, no one had ever called Lucia Percival conventional. And it wasn't as if this man's opinion mattered, for this was to be Lucia's last concert.

Of course, the Nazis had not realised that it was not an Aryan goddess singing behind the curtained booth. It was amusing when one thought about it. But that is all water under the bridge, at least, it should be. If only it were so easy to let one's past wash away with the current.

Everyone has secrets, stains upon their soul — that was what life did to you sometimes. However, the past had an awful habit of catching up with you when you least expect it. Better for Lucia to tell someone the whole story from her point of view before someone else did it for her…

From the dark, despairing depths of the Firth of Clyde to the glitter of the stage, Lucia's War by Susan Lanigan is the evocative story of a young Jamaican exile who dared to present herself to a world that was not ready for her.

With the passion of a subterranean fire desperate to explode into the world with a deafening crescendo that would forever shake the foundations of the earth, comes a story that would not seem out of place in one of Strauss' operas, Lucia's War is a novel that is as sensational as it is brilliant. With a lavish sense of flair, Lanigan throws her readers into a world of racial inequalities, where the colour of your skin mattered more than the colour of your soul, even if one did bleed the same colour red on the battlefield. It is a world of war and deprivation, broken promises, and disappointments. But above everything else, it is the story of a mother's love and the desperate desire to storm the music world, shake it to its very core, and show everyone that a young Jamaican exile had what it takes to become a superstar.

Oh, this book, where do I even begin? This is a story that swept me away in all of its brilliance. With soaring arpeggio's that scream of disaster and triumph seemingly in the same breath, Lucia's War is a novel that mesmerises. Lanigan has done the impossible and somehow weaved the language of music into this evocative story in such a way that it was almost as if I was listening to a poignant symphony that was as beautiful as it was violent.

The heroine of this story is the young Lucia Percival whose head is filled with music and dreams, and yet she faces the horrors of war, the abandonment by the man she loves, and the despairing loss of a child — a child she would have given up everything for. Lucia makes some bad decisions, but she is young, the world is at war and tomorrow isn't promised. However, despite her suffering, despite her loss, she can find some escape in her music. But even then, she is faced with almost insurmountable opposition because of the colour of her skin. Lucia fears that all her dreams will go up in ashes and fall like burnt confetti from the sky. I could not help but adore Lucia. She finds herself in some really impossible situations, and she makes the mistake of letting others dictate to her and tell her what to do. Although Lucia comes across as a very strong character, she really isn't. She is desperately unhappy and yearning for something that is always just out of reach. At times, the things Lucia has to go through really broke my heart and I found myself reaching for the tissues. Lucia's story is so poignantly tragic, but then the best operas are.

There are several secondary characters to this story, and they all bring something bittersweet to the narrative, but as well as that they help Lanigan depict the very essence of the era. Eva Downey's story is desperately tragic — how I cried for this character. The guilt she feels at giving the love of her life a white feather during the war means she is dying a death more agonising then he did. I feared for Eva's wellbeing on more than one occasions. She is this wonderful young lady whose dreams died the day Christopher did. Eva is a direct contrast to Lucia who, despite her grief, is still daring to dream — Eva got off that particular train a long time ago. I thought Eva was beautifully portrayed.

The men in Lucia's life do not come away from their relationship with her unscathed. Robin Mackenzie loves where he should not, he is white, Lucia is coloured, and unfortunately, society dictated that the two of them had no business together, even though they were so well suited. I think Lucia would have had a very happy life with him in another time and another place, and that knowledge is heart-breaking. I thought Robin's depiction was fabulous. He is broken by the end of this novel all because he could not love where he wanted.

The other man in Lucia's life is the dashingly handsome composer, Arthur Rosewell. Unlike with Robin, there are no racial barriers to him and Lucia being together, but there are emotional ones. There is also a sense of a shadow of a love triangle between Lucia, Arthur and Robin, which none of them can seemingly escape from. Arthur is a very honourable man, and he wants Lucia to succeed. However, he wants it on his terms, and that was never going to happen. I think by contrasting the two very different men, Lanigan shows the readers the despair that comes from loving a woman who marches to a beat only she can hear. 

We do meet some historical characters in this book, most notably the Irish poet, W. B. Yeats, but it is the attention to the historical detail where Lanigan excels. Like all gifted historical fiction authors, Lanigan has portrayed the era this book is set in seemingly without any effort. This is incredibly hard to pull off, but Lanigan has done it most admirably. The hours of research that have so obviously gone into this book is staggering, but it was so worth it. Bravo, Ms Lanigan. 

Lucia's War by Susan Lanigan is an exceptional work of scholarship. It is in all ways a historical fiction masterpiece. This is a book that is deserving of your time.

I Highly Recommend.

Review by Mary Anne Yarde.

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Susan Lanigan

Susan Lanigan graduated from Trinity College Dublin with a degree in English and History in the late 90s, then pursued a Graduate Diploma in I.T. in Dublin City University and a Masters in Writing in NUI Galway.

Susan’s first novel White Feathers, a tale of passion, betrayal and war, was selected as one of the final ten in the Irish Writers Centre Novel Fair, 2013, and published in 2014 by Brandon Books. In spite of considerable adversity in her native country, the book won critical acclaim and was shortlisted for the UK Romantic Novel of the Year Award in 2015.

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Editorial Review: White Feathersy Susan Lanigan

White Feathers

By Susan Lanigan

Publication Date: 21st March 2025

Publisher: Idée Fixe Press; 2nd edition

Page Length: 396 Pages

Genre: WWI Historical Romance / Historical Fiction

In 1913, Irish emigrée Eva Downey receives a bequest from an elderly suffragette to attend a finishing school. There she finds friendship and, eventually, love. But when war looms and he refuses to enlist, Eva is under family and social pressure to give the man she loves a white feather of cowardice. The decision she eventually makes will have lasting consequences for her and everyone around her.

Journey with Eva as she battles through a hostile social order and endeavours to resist it at every turn.

“Why do you think I didn’t tell my mother some girl gave me a white feather?”

A white feather, a symbol of disgrace and cowardness, is given to those not in uniform, regardless of their beliefs and health. There were so many feathers and so many men who went to war because of them.

Eva Downey is not like the rest of her family. She is honest, vulnerable, and in love. But one little white feather sets off a chain of events that will alter not only her life, but those she loves, forever. 

Unforgettable characters and masterful storytelling make Susan Lanigan’s “White Feathers” a captivating historical romance encompassing the full spectrum of human emotion. Set against the backdrop of World War I, this novel is so engrossing that you’ll stay up all night to finish it. 

The reader first meets Eva Downey as she is on her way to the prestigious Links School for Young Ladies. She’s recently inherited a remarkable legacy from Lady Elizabeth Jenkins, who had once been described as “The New Feminist”, with whom she had met and subsequently wrote an article for entitled, “A Jolly Night Out Hiding from the Census Man.” This unexpected windfall not only promises to alter her future but also ignites a fierce conflict within her family. Her self-centred and abusive stepmother, Catherine, views the money as a personal insult, especially since her own daughter, Grace, cannot attend the school due to financial constraints. The tumultuous clashes with her domineering stepmother and scheming stepsister throughout this book immerse Eva in a world of emotional turmoil, causing a profound sense of distress and altering the trajectory of her life in a way she could never have anticipated. Her father always sides with Catherine just to keep the peace, and the reader cannot help but despise him for his cowardness. Ironically, if anyone was deserving of a white feather, it would be him. Eva’s sister, Imelda, is the only member of her family in which she has any sort of normal relationship with. As the narrative unfolds, Eva finds herself continually faced with a relentless barrage from members of her family that are not only abusive, both emotionally and physically, but challenges her resilience. Blackmail is not above her stepmother and stepsister, and Eva really struggles to balance what she wants with what her stepmother and stepsister does. 

Eva’s character resonates deeply with readers, creating an almost physical connection. Initially, she appears resilient. However, hidden behind her brave exterior is a deep longing for love. It is a yearning that unexpectedly leads her to find it. Her beau, while captivating in his own way, brings with him an unsettling power imbalance and a tempest of uncontrolled emotions. The dynamic of subtle emotional abuse manifests with Eva suffering the consequences of his frustrations. His inability to manage his feelings spills over, casting a shadow over the tenderness she craves. Eva, tragically accustomed to blame, accepts this unjust guilt unquestioningly. Eva’s naivety and inexperience with love leave her incredibly vulnerable, making readers desperately hope his feelings for her are genuine. As their relationship evolves, a delicate bond begins to blossom, revealing layers of connection that defy their difference, particularly their age gap and how they met. Their intertwined lives, full of tension and warmth, pull readers into the complexities of their love story. The reader intuitively understands that, regardless of their affection, this love will inevitably lead to greater pain for both of them. Despite its poignant beauty, their flawed love story is ultimately overshadowed by the harsh realities of the world in which they live in.

Sybil is the one true constant in Eva’s life. Having met at Links School for Young Ladies, their relationship soon develops into a profound friendship. Sybil’s heart is rooted in kindness and compassion. When Eva does not have a dress to wear to a ball, Sybil makes one. She possesses an innate desire to guide her friend, gently steering Eva toward the paths that lead to her best self. The story shows Sybil’s evolution from school friend to confidante, steadfastly supporting Eva without judgment. In times of uncertainty, she offers comforting reassurance, gently reminding the reader that love comes in many forms. Despite her serene demeanour, Sybil’s life story is one of profound challenges and heartache. She is not immune from abuse, either. This discovery highlights a painful truth that money can’t buy happiness or remove pain, contradicting the belief that it solves all problems. Together, Eva and Sybil navigate their intertwined journeys, finding solace in their friendship as they confront the complexities of their lives.

The theme of cowardness is explored time and time again, throughout this novel. The symbolism of the white feather becomes something more than a symbol. It is a cohesive use of persuasion. No man wants to be tarnished with the word coward, no matter what their circumstances. Catherine and Grace are caught up in the whirlwind of judgment and condemnation, and the white feather allows them to act in public as they do inside their own home. Grace, in particular, uses the white feather as a form of blackmail to get what she wants, although the readers often question why she is so desperate to achieve her aims. Is it just pure vindictiveness, or is it something else? The symbolism then carries forward to the war itself, where carrier pigeons are the unsung heroes of the war, despite their feathers.  

Eva’s life is marked by repeated setbacks, culminating in her fleeing her reality by becoming a nurse in the war. Lanigan fearlessly delves into humanity’s shadows, crafting an atmosphere thick with pressure, grimness, and quiet despair. As the country becomes embroiled in war, the harsh realities of the conflict are depicted with historical accuracy, skill, and diligence to the era. The fear faced by soldiers as they attempt to cross “no man’s land”, along with the dire consequences if they refuse to go, is portrayed with painful clarity. Similarly, the experience of working in a field hospital is illustrated with masterful detail. The long hours filled with waiting and listening to the sounds of battle, all while knowing that soon the wards will be overwhelmed with wounded and dying men, certainly made for a compelling, if not disturbing, read. Descriptions of suffering, death, and the relentless workload for nurses and doctors evoke a sense of bleakness and despair, raising the question: Why are men repeatedly sent “over the top” when the results are always the same? Lanigan also demonstrates a clear understanding of mental health issues, particularly shell shock, which modern readers would recognise as Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). The characters in this novel respond differently to how they process the horrific events and the deaths of their friends. While some characters rely on humour to cope with trauma, others take practical steps, whereas the unfortunate get trapped in relentless flashbacks and fear, reliving their most horrific moments over and over again. The plot grows more complex with figures such as Brigadier McCrum, who shows complete indifference toward Osborne House patients and their mental health. In his mind, he holds vengeful thoughts, and he behaves in a physically brutal manner. He has never seen the atrocities the patients experienced but orders them to return to combat immediately, even when they remain unfit for duty. Through his actions, the book prompts readers to reflect on the true enemy while questioning why these young men were used as mere cannon fodder.

With its captivating storyline and immersive setting, “White Feathers” by Susan Lanigan comes highly recommended to fans of World War I historical romance and historical fiction.

Review by Mary Anne Yarde

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Susan Lanigan

I graduated from Trinity College Dublin with a degree in English and History in the late 90s, then pursued a Graduate Diploma in I.T. in Dublin City University and a Masters in Writing in NUI Galway.

My first novel White Feathers, a tale of passion, betrayal and war, was selected as one of the final ten in the Irish Writers Centre Novel Fair, 2013, and published in 2014 by Brandon Books. The book won critical acclaim and was shortlisted for the UK Romantic Novel of the Year Award in 2015.

My second novel, Lucia’s War, also concerning WWI as well as race, music and motherhood, was published in June 2020 and has been named as the Coffee Pot Book Club Honourable Mention in the Modern Historical Book of the Year Award.

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The Coffee Pot Book Club

Book Of The Year Awards 2020

Promoting Quality Fiction Since 2015

Historical Fiction Book of the Year

Ancient World

Gold Medal

Fire and Ash 

(Gifts of the Gods, Book 3)

 By Thomas J Berry 

Silver Medal

Antonius: Soldier of Fate

(The Antonius Trilogy, Book 3)

By Brook Allen

Bronze Medal

The Sign of the Blood

(A Dangerous Emperor, Book #1)

By Laurence O'Bryan

Honourable Mention

Antonius: Second in Command

(Antonius Trilogy, Book 2)

By Brook Allen

Historical Fiction Book of the Year

Early Medieval 

Gold Medal

Forged By Iron

(Olaf's Saga Book 1)

By Eric Schumacher

Silver Medal

The Cold Hearth

(The Atheling Chronicles #3)

By Garth Pettersen

Bronze Medal

A Sword Among Ravens

 (Book #3 of The Long-Hair Saga)

 By Cynthia Ripley Miller 

Honourable Mention

Arthur Rex Brittonum

(A Light in the Dark Ages)

By Tim Walker

Historical Fiction Book of the Year

Medieval

Gold Medal

Bonfire of the Perfect

By Susan Appleyard

Silver Medal

Fortune’s Wheel

(The First Meonbridge Chronicle)

By Carolyn Hughes

Bronze Medal

Siege

(The First Crusade, Book 1)

By Richard Foreman

Honourable Mention

Heir to a Prophecy

By Mercedes Rochelle

Historical Fiction Book of the Year

The Tudors & The Stuarts

Gold Medal

Songbird

A Novel of the Tudor Court

By Karen Heenan

Silver Medal

The Pearl of York, Treason and Plot

By Tony Morgan

Bronze Medal

The Last Blast of the Trumpet

(John Knox Trilogy, Book 3)

By Marie Macpherson

Honourable Mention

The Queen's Devil

 (A William Constable Spy Thriller, Book #3)

By Paul Walker

Historical Fiction Book of the Year

Early Modern 

Gold Medal

Eight Pointed Cross

(A Novel of the Knights of Malta)

By Marthese Fenech

Silver Medal

Falcon's Shadow

(A Novel of the Knights of Malta)

By Marthese Fenech

Bronze Medal

The French Orphan

By Michael Stolle

Honourable Mention

The Doubtful Diaries of Wicked Mistress Yale 

(The Yale Trilogy, Book 1)

By David Ebsworth

The Historical Fiction Book of the Year

American War 

Gold Medal

Northern Hunt

(Northern Wolf Series Book 2)

By Daniel Greene

Silver Medal

Paths to Freedom

 (The Mallory Saga #2)

By Paul Bennett

Bronze Medal

Northern Blood

(Northern Wolf Series, Book 3)

By Daniel Greene

Honourable Mention

Across the Great Divide:

Book 1 The Clouds of War

By Michael L. Ross

The Historical Fiction Book of the Year

Modern America

 

Gold Medal

Miami Days, Havana Nights

By Linda Bennett Pennell

Silver Medal

The Rooming House Diaries - Life, Love & Secrets

 By Bill Mathis

Bronze Medal

All That Glitters

By Linda Bennett Pennell

Honourable Mention

Waltz in Swing Time

By Jill Caugherty

Honourable Mention

Sinner, Saint or Serpent

By John Anthony Miller

Historical Fiction Book of the Year

Modern

Gold Medal

The Occupation 

By Deborah Swift

Silver Medal

Footprints in the Sand

(The Lucy Lawrence Mysteries Book 2)

By Pam Lecky

Bronze Medal

Oath of Allegiance

(Allegiance, Book 2)

By Jana Petken

Honourable Mention

Lucia's War

By Susan Lanigan

Honourable Mention

Rebecca's Choice

By Heidi Gallacher

Historical Fiction Dual-Timelines Book of the Year 2020

Gold Medal

Of Darkness and Light
 (A Soli Hansen Mystery Book 1)
 By Heidi Eljarbo

Silver Medal

A Flame Through Eternity

(The Wanderer Series Book #3)

By Anna Belfrage

Bronze Medal

Love Lost in Time:

A Tale of Love, Death and Redemption

By Cathie Dunn

Honourable Mention

Forty Years In A Day

By Mona Rodriguez and Dianne Vigorito

Historical Romance Book of the Year 2020

Gold Medal

The Devil Take Tomorrow

By Gretchen Jeannette

Silver Medal

This Day is Ours

By Gretchen Jeannette

Silver Medal

His Castilian Hawk

(The Castilian Saga, Book 1)

By Anna Belfrage

Bronze Medal

The Bridled Tongue

By Catherine Meyrick

Honourable Mention

An Embroidered Spoon

By Jayne Davis

Honourable Mention

Crusader's Path

By Mary Ann Bernal

Historical Romance Time-Travel Book of the Year 2020

Gold Medal

Whither Thou Goest
(The Graham Saga, Book #7)
By Anna Belfrage

Silver Medal

To Weave A Highland Tapestry

(A Tale from the Order of the Dragon Knights)

By Mary Morgan

Bronze Medal

Revenge and Retribution

(The Graham Saga #6)

By Anna Belfrage

Honourable Mention

To Catch A Falling Star

(The Graham Saga, Book #8)

By Anna Belfrage

Historical Fantasy Book of the Year 2020

Gold Medal

Empire's Reckoning: 

Empire's Reprise, Book I

By Marian L Thorpe

Silver Medal

The Herald of Day

(The Boar King’s Honor, Book 1) 

By Nancy Northcott

Bronze Medal

The Year the Swans Came

By Barbara Spencer

Honourable Mention

Witch of the Wild Beasts

By Catherine Stine

Immortal Defiance

(Dulcea’s Rebellion, Book #1)

By Laura Maybrooke

Fantasy

Book of the Year 2020

Gold Medal

Echoes of the Storm

By Charlene Newcomb

Silver Medal

Coliseum Arcanist

(Frith Chronicles, Book #3)

By Shami Stovall

Bronze Medal

Epiphany - THE GOLDING

By Sonya Deanna Terry

Honourable Mention

Dread Pirate Arcanist

 (Frith Chronicles, Book #2)

By Shami Stovall

Self-Help / Spiritual

Book of the Year 2020

Gold Medal

Just Get Up:

And Manifest Your Inner Genius

By Isaac Samuel Miller.

Silver Medal 

Breathing for Confidence:

Your Voice, Your Superpower

By Angelina Kalahari

Bronze Medal

God's in the Garden

By Cory B. Scott

Honourable Mention

Your Origin and Destiny:

Explore the Meaning of Life, Time and Creation

By Ivan Rudolph

Romance

Book of the Year 2020

Gold Medal

Burning Bridges 

By Anne Krist

Silver Medal

One Night with His Rival

By Robyn Grady

Bronze Medal

Paper Treasures

By Lilly Horigan

Debut

Book of the Year 2020

Gold Medal

The Cry of the Lake

By Charlie Tyler

Silver Medal

La Luministe

 By Paula Butterfield

Bronze Medal

Rebecca's Choice

By Heidi Gallacher

Honourable Mention

Quillan Creek and the Little War

(Time Stones Book I)

By Ian Hunter

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The Coffee Pot Book Club Book Of The Year 2020

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