Friday, October 21, 2016

Sunday's Child by Rosemary Morris - Spotlight and Giveaway


This post is part of a virtual book tour organized by Goddess Fish Promotions. Rosemary will be awarding a $20 Amazon or B/N GC to a randomly drawn winner via rafflecopter during the tour. Click on the tour banner to see the other stops on the tour.

Georgianne Whitley’s beloved father and brothers died in the war against Napoleon Bonaparte. While she is grieving for them, she must deal with her unpredictable mother’s sorrow, and her younger sisters’ situation caused by it.

Georgianne’s problems increase when the arrogant, wealthy but elderly Earl of Pennington, proposes marriage to her for the sole purpose of being provided with an heir. At first she is tempted by his proposal, but something is not quite right about him. She rejects him not suspecting it will lead to unwelcome repercussions.

About the Author:
I write historical fiction, so I am fortunate to be only a 20 minute train journey from London, which offers so many possibilities for research about times past. So many things spark my imagination. During the last two years I took an open tour bus ride around London. Amongst the sky scrapers and modern buildings Old London can be discovered, including the street which J.K.Rowling used as a model for Diagon Alley in her Harry Potter series.

For as long as I can remember, I enjoyed studying history, reading historical non-fiction, historical fiction and its sub-genres. I enjoy novels in which the characters’ behaviour is appropriate for the era in which they lived.

The more I read the more fascinated I become, and the more aware of the gulf between historical periods and my own. Our ancestors shared the same emotions as we do, but their attitudes and way of life were different to ours. One of the most striking examples is the position of women and children in society in bygone ages.

I don’t think it is possible for a novelist to be 100% accurate about life in former ages. However, the characters in my novels are of their time, not ones dressed in costume who behave like 21st century women. Of course, it is almost impossible to completely understand our ancestors, but through extensive research I ensure my characters observe the social etiquette of their lives and times.

My previously published novels, set in the early 18th century and in the ever popular Regency era, and my previously unpublished historical fiction will be published by Books We Love as e-book editions and paper books.

http://rosemarymorris.co.uk/
https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/8426927.Rosemary_Morris
http://rosemarymorris.co.uk/blog
https://www.facebook.com/Rosemary.Morris.Historical.Novelist
https://twitter.com/writerinagarret

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12 comments:

  1. Congrats on the tour, the book looks great, and thanks for the chance to win :)

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    1. Thank you for your kind comment. Good luck with the raffle.

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    1. Bridget,

      You can read the first three chapters of Sunday's Child on my website and then decide whether to treat yourself to a copy.

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  3. What are your three favorite places in the world?

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    1. Woolacombe Bay in Devonshire, Diani Beach in Kenya and my organic garden, where I grow ornamental, fruit, herbs and vegetables.

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  4. Sunday's Child sounds like a wonderful book and I enjoyed following the tour and learning all about it, Good Luck!

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  5. I have enjoyed the tour. Sounds like a good read.

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  6. I love historical romance and fiction. My first one was The Flame and the Flower.

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  7. I've enjoyed following the tour for Sunday's Child and I'm looking forward to reading it. Thanks for sharing all of the excerpts and interviews along the way.

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