Victory in Europe

Victory in Europe

Victory in Europe Victory in Europe (VE) Day, 8 May 1945, was a day of great celebration, marking the end of six long, lean, brutal, heartbreaking years of war.  True to form, East Enders showed the rest of the country how it was done – they did not wait for the...
Rome – The Eternal City

Rome – The Eternal City

I used to live in Italy. I worked in Florence and, from time to time, I had to visit Rome on business. Normally this would just be a one day visit or at most an overnight. As a result I didn’t get to see much of the city. It’s only since leaving Italy and...
The Lifeboat Girls

The Lifeboat Girls

Dear lovers of beautiful Poole,  So many readers loved learning about the Poole Lifeboat in The Last Boat Home, so I’ve written you another story set around the heartbeat of Poole, the lifeboat station and crew, and all the industry of Poole Harbour: The Lifeboat...
Why your forties are Fabulous by Freya Kennedy

Why your forties are Fabulous by Freya Kennedy

Why your forties are Fabulous by Freya Kennedy As I write this the last book in my ‘Fabulous Forties Club’ series ‘Everything’s Grand’ is just about to be released, and my own fabulous forties are drawing to a close. My fiftieth birthday looms uncomfortably close and...
Beltane Chocolate Rum Truffles Recipe

Beltane Chocolate Rum Truffles Recipe

Beltane Chocolate Rum Truffles Recipe   These are rich and boozy, perfect for a hedonistic night of dancing around a Beltane bonfire. Equally as nice served at home, under a blanket with a good book and a cup of tea. Makes 12 large truffles Ingredients 55g...