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SUMMARY:Writing Historical Fiction – Delapre Abbey author talk
DESCRIPTION:Writing Historical Fiction – author talk\nWriting historical fiction – an author talk. Charles Cordell will be talking about writing historical fiction and Divided Kingdom book #2 – The Keys of Hell and Death. He will describe his journey from Army to Author and writing historical fiction set within the English Civil War. Q&A and a book signing will follow the talk. \nDivided Kingdom – English Civil War historical fiction series\nCharles Cordell is the author of English Civil War historical fiction series Divided Kingdom. His writing has received praise and editorial reviews from The Times. The likes of Ben Kane (bestselling author)\, David Gilman (award winning author)\, Professor Ronald Hutton CBE (TV historian) and others have given their endorsements. \nDivided Kingdom book #2 – The Keys of Hell and Death – follows the Western campaign of 1643. The story opens with the brutal Battle of Lansdown Hill. Its characters – ordinary men and women – face each other and the terrible reality of war. Amongst them\, a pair of Northampton shoemaker’s apprentices must survive the Siege of Devizes\, the Battle of Roundway Down and the ferocious Storming of Bristol. \nNorthamptonshire Battlefields Society – Delapré Abbey\nTo join this Writing Historical Fiction author talk\, please do check details on the Northamptonshire Battlefields Society website. The event will be at Delapré Abbey and will be open to the public as well as members. Tickets will be available online via TicketSource from midday on the 1st of August. If you can\, come along and join the debate. \n\nCharles Cordell – books\, talks & battlefield walks\n\nIf you can’t make this event\, copies of Charles Cordell’s books are available from Waterstones\, Foyles\, and good independent bookshops\, including The Oundle Bookshop. They are also available online from Amazon\, Bookshop.org and Booktopia. Please do check out the book pages for reviews and links at Charles Cordell Books. You can also loan copies from UK libraries\, including Northampton Central Library. \nFor more author talks and battlefield walks with Charles Cordell\, please check out Charles Cordell Events.
URL:https://charlescordell.com/event/writing-historical-fiction/
LOCATION:Delapre Abbey\, London Road\, Northampton\, NN4 8AW\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Author Talks & Book Signings
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250614T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250614T140000
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SUMMARY:Devizes Arts Festival – historical fiction author talk
DESCRIPTION:Devizes in Civil War fiction – author talk\nDevizes Arts Festival – historical fiction author talk ‘Devizes in Civil War fiction’. Charles Cordell will be talking about writing historical fiction and Divided Kingdom book #2 – The Keys of Hell and Death. He will describe the background to his books and why the English Civil War hung in the balance at the 1643 Siege of Devizes. Q&A and a book signing will follow the talk. \nDivided Kingdom – English Civil War historical fiction series\nCharles Cordell is the author of English Civil War historical fiction series Divided Kingdom. His writing has received praise and editorial reviews from The Times. The likes of Ben Kane (bestselling author)\, David Gilman (award winning author)\, Professor Ronald Hutton CBE (TV historian) and others have given their endorsements. \nDivided Kingdom book #2 – The Keys of Hell and Death – follows the Western campaign of 1643. The story opens with the brutal Battle of Lansdown Hill. Its characters – ordinary men and women – face each other and the terrible reality of war. They must survive the Siege of Devizes\, the Battle of Roundway Down and the ferocious 1643 Storming of Bristol. \nDevizes Arts Festival – historical fiction author talk\nTo join this Devizes Arts Festival historical fiction talk please do check details on the Devizes Arts Festival 2025 events page. You can book places online and/or visit the festival ticket office in person at Devizes Books. If you can\, come along and join the debate. \nIf you can’t make this event\, copies of Charles Cordell’s books are available from Waterstones\, Foyles and good independent bookshops\, including Devizes Books. They are also available online from Amazon\, Bookshop.org and Booktopia. Please do check out the book pages for reviews and links at Charles Cordell Books. You can also loan copies from UK libraries\, including Wiltshire Libraries. \nAs well as this author talk\, Charles Cordell will also be leading the Devizes Arts Festival 2025 walk. The walk will explore the often forgotten Siege of Devizes 1643 and why the English Civil War hung in the balance on the bed cords of Devizes. \nMore Author Talks\, Book Signings & Battlefield Walks\nFor more author talks\, signings and battlefield walks with Charles Cordell\, please check out Charles Cordell Events. \nIf you think others would like this event\, please click\, share and spread the word via email or your social media:
URL:https://charlescordell.com/event/devizes-arts-festival-author-talk/
LOCATION:Wiltshire Museum\, 41 Long Street\, Devizes\, Wiltshire\, SN10 1NS\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Author Talks & Book Signings
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250424T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250424T203000
DTSTAMP:20260515T141630
CREATED:20250313T162317Z
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SUMMARY:Cornish Army in Historical Fiction - Launceston - with author
DESCRIPTION:The Cornish Army in Historical Fiction\nThe Cornish Army in historical fiction – author talk and book signing at Black Cat Books in Launceston. Charles Cordell will be talking about writing historical fiction and Divided Kingdom book #2 – The Keys of Hell and Death. He will describe the background to his books and the exploits of the Cornish Army of 1643. Q&A and a book signing will follow the talk. \nDivided Kingdom – English Civil War fiction series\nCharles Cordell is the author of English Civil War historical fiction series Divided Kingdom. His writing has received praise and editorial reviews from The Times. The likes of Ben Kane (bestselling author)\, David Gilman (award winning author)\, Professor Ronald Hutton CBE (TV historian) and others have given endorsements. \nDivided Kingdom book #2 – The Keys of Hell and Death – follows the Cornish Army of 1643. The story opens with the brutal Battle of Lansdown Hill. Its characters – ordinary men and women – face each other and the terrible reality of war. They must survive the Siege of Devizes\, the Battle of Roundway Down and the ferocious Storming of Bristol in 1643. \nBlack Cat Books – historical fiction in Launceston\nTo join this Cornish Army in historical fiction talk please do check details on the Black Cat Books Ltd Facebook page. If you can\, come along and join the debate. \nIf you can’t make this event\, copies of Charles Cordell’s books are available from Waterstones\, Foyles and good independent bookshops\, including Black Cat Books. They are also available online from Amazon\, Bookshop.org and Booktopia. Please do check out the book pages for reviews and links at Charles Cordell Books. You can also loan copies from UK libraries\, including Cornwall Library Service. \nMore Author Talks\, Book Signings & Battlefield Walks\nFor more author talks\, signings and battlefield walks with Charles Cordell\, please check out Charles Cordell Events. \nIf you think others would like this event\, please click\, share and spread the word via email or your social media:
URL:https://charlescordell.com/event/cornish-army-historical-fiction/
LOCATION:Black Cat Books\, 12 Southgate Place\, Launceston\, Cornwall\, PL15 9DY\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Author Talks & Book Signings
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241021T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241021T203000
DTSTAMP:20260515T141630
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250319T103155Z
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SUMMARY:Brentford & Chiswick in Civil War fiction - author talk
DESCRIPTION:Brentford and Chiswick in Civil War fiction. Author Charles Cordell will be talking about writing English Civil War fiction and the local relevance of his novels. He will also be signing copies. \nCharles Cordell’s debut novel – God’s Vindictive Wrath – ended with the battles of Brentford and Turnham Green in 1642. It was also featured at Chiswick Book Festival 2023\, on stage at the Tabard Theatre. \nDivided Kingdom book #2 – The Keys of Hell and Death – was published on 4 June. A short story is also available as an ebook entitled Desecration. \nThe Divided Kingdom characters – ordinary men and women – face each other and the terrible reality of civil war in Britain. The books take a fresh approach. They are not based on a single hero. They do not take sides. Their stories are both relatable and sharply relevant today. \nThe writing has received high praise and endorsements from the likes of Ben Kane (Sunday Times bestseller) David Gilman (award winning Master of War author)\, Professor Ronald Hutton CBE (TV historian) and others. \nThis event is open to all. However\, to be sure to join the Brentford and Chiswick in Civil War fiction talk\, please do check event details via the Brentford & Chiswick Local History Society website. Alternatively\, click the event link below. \nIf you can’t make this event\, the Divided Kingdom books are available now in bookshops and online. You will find them with Waterstones\, Foyles\, Topping\, Bookshop.org and Booktopia\, as well as Amazon. \nFor more author talks\, book signing and battlefield walks with Charles Cordell\, please check out the events list at Charles Cordell Events. These include walks of the battles of Brentford and Turnham Green 1642. \nIf you think others would like this event\, please click\, share and spread the word via email or your social media on:
URL:https://charlescordell.com/event/brentford-chiswick-civil-war/
LOCATION:Chiswick Memorial Club\, Afton House\, Bourne Place\, Chiswick\, London\, W4 2EL\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Author Talks & Book Signings
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240705T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240705T203000
DTSTAMP:20260515T141630
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SUMMARY:Halesworth Bookshop – Civil War fiction in Suffolk
DESCRIPTION:Halesworth Bookshop Civil War fiction in Suffolk author talk. Charles Cordell will be talking about Divided Kingdom book #2 – The Keys of Hell and Death. \nThe story opens with the brutal Battle of Lansdown Hill. Its characters – ordinary men and women – face each other and the terrible reality of war. They must survive the Siege of Devizes\, the Battle of Roundway Down and the ferocious Storming of Bristol in 1643. The writing has already received high praise and endorsements from David Gilman (award winning Master of War author)\, Professor Ronald Hutton CBE (TV historian) and others. \nThe Keys of Hell and Death was published on 4 June. This event is part of the official book tour. \nTo join this Halesworth Bookshop Civil War fiction author talk\, please do check event details and availability with the bookshop. Alternatively\, click the event link below. \nIf you can’t make this event\, The Keys of Hell and Death is available to order. You will find it with Waterstones\, Foyles\, Topping\, Bookshop.org and Booktopia\, as well as Amazon. For more author talks\, book signing and battlefield walks with Charles Cordell\, please check out the events list at Charles Cordell Events.
URL:https://charlescordell.com/event/halesworth-bookshop-civil-war/
LOCATION:Halesworth Bookshop\, 42 Thoroughfare\, Halesworth\, Suffolk\, IP19 8AR\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Author Talks & Book Signings
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240704T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240704T140000
DTSTAMP:20260515T141630
CREATED:20240423T173348Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250319T103315Z
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SUMMARY:Waterstones Bury St Edmunds – English Civil War fiction
DESCRIPTION:Waterstones Bury St Edmunds – English Civil War fiction. Charles Cordell will be signing copies of Divided Kingdom book #2 – The Keys of Hell and Death – on Thursday 4 July. \nThe story opens with the brutal Battle of Lansdown Hill. Its characters – ordinary men and women – face each other and the terrible reality of war. They must survive the Siege of Devizes\, the Battle of Roundway Down and the ferocious Storming of Bristol in 1643. The writing has already received high praise and endorsements from David Gilman (award winning Master of War author)\, Professor Ronald Hutton CBE (TV historian) and others. \nThe Keys of Hell and Death will be published on 4 June. This event is part of the official book tour. Charles Cordell lived and worked as an archaeologist in Bury St Edmunds\, before joining the British Army. A number of his book characters are from Suffolk. \nThis event is open to all. However\, to be sure to meet the author and join this Waterstones Bury St Edmunds signing\, please do check event details and availability via the Waterstones Event Page. Alternatively\, click the event link below. \nIf you can’t make this event\, The Keys of Hell and Death is available now for pre-order. You will find it with Waterstones\, Topping\, Bookshop.org and Booktopia\, as well as Amazon. For more author talks\, book signing and battlefield walks with Charles Cordell\, please check out the events list at Charles Cordell Events.
URL:https://charlescordell.com/event/waterstones-bury-st-edmunds/
LOCATION:Waterstones Bury St Edmunds\, 36 Buttermarket\, Bury St Edmunds\, IP33 1DW\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Author Talks & Book Signings
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240703T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240703T203000
DTSTAMP:20260515T141630
CREATED:20240403T132046Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250319T103342Z
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SUMMARY:Cromwell Museum Author Talk – Lansdown Hill to Bristol 1643
DESCRIPTION:A Cromwell Museum author talk – the Battle of Lansdown Hill to the Storming of Bristol in 1643. Charles Cordell – author of English Civil War fiction series Divided Kingdom – will return to the Cromwell Museum to talk about his latest book\, The Keys of Hell and Death. \nThe Keys of Hell and Death is available now for pre-order. You will find it with Topping\, Foyles\, Waterstones\, Bookshop.org and Booktopia\, as well as Amazon. \nTo join this talk\, please check event details and availability via the event website. For more author talks\, book signing and battlefield walks with Charles Cordell\, please check out the events list at Charles Cordell Events.
URL:https://charlescordell.com/event/cromwell-museum-author-talk/
LOCATION:The Cromwell Museum\, Grammar School Walk\, Huntingdon\, PE29 3LF\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Author Talks & Book Signings
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240615T140000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250313T162754Z
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SUMMARY:Waterstones Llandudno Book Signing – British Civil Wars fiction
DESCRIPTION:Waterstones Llandudno book signing – British Civil Wars fiction. Charles Cordell will be signing copies of Divided Kingdom book #2 – The Keys of Hell and Death. \nThe story opens with the brutal Battle of Lansdown Hill. Its characters – ordinary men and women – face each other and the terrible reality of war. They must survive the Siege of Devizes\, the Battle of Roundway Down and the ferocious Storming of Bristol in 1643. The writing has already received high praise and endorsements from David Gilman (award winning Master of War author)\, Professor Ronald Hutton CBE (TV historian) and others. \nThe Keys of Hell and Death will be published on 4 June. This event is part of the official book tour. Waterstones Llandudno hosted an author talk and signing of Charles Cordell’s debut novel – God’s Vindictive Wrath. A short story is also available as an ebook entitled Desecration. \nTo meet the author and join the Waterstones Llandudno Civil War fiction talk\, please check event details and availability via the Waterstones Event Page. Alternatively\, click the event link below. \nIf you can’t make this event\, The Keys of Hell and Death is available now for pre-order. You will find it with Waterstones\, Foyles and Bookshop.org\, as well as Amazon. \nThis Waterstones Llandudno book signing is open to all\, but please check the latest event details via the Waterstones website. For more author talks\, book signing and battlefield walks with Charles Cordell\, please check out the events list at Charles Cordell Events.
URL:https://charlescordell.com/event/waterstones-llandudno-book-signing/
LOCATION:Waterstones Llandudno\, Mostyn Street\, Llandudno\, LL30 2NG\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Author Talks & Book Signings
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240614T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240614T193000
DTSTAMP:20260515T141630
CREATED:20240403T194545Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250319T103421Z
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SUMMARY:Waterstones Llandudno – Civil War fiction Author Talk
DESCRIPTION:Waterstones Llandudno – Civil War fiction author talk. Charles Cordell will be talking about Divided Kingdom book #2 – The Keys of Hell and Death. \nThe story opens with the brutal Battle of Lansdown Hill. Its characters – ordinary men and women – face each other and the terrible reality of war. They must survive the Siege of Devizes\, the Battle of Roundway Down and the ferocious Storming of Bristol in 1643. The writing has already received high praise and endorsements from David Gilman (award winning Master of War author)\, Professor Ronald Hutton CBE (TV historian) and others. \nThe Keys of Hell and Death will be published on 4 June. This event is part of the official book tour. Waterstones Llandudno hosted an author talk and signing of Charles Cordell’s debut novel – God’s Vindictive Wrath. A short story is also available as an ebook entitled Desecration. \nTo meet the author and join the Waterstones Llandudno Civil War fiction talk\, please check event details and availability via the Waterstones Event Page. Alternatively\, click the event link below. \nIf you can’t make this event\, The Keys of Hell and Death is available now for pre-order. You will find it with Waterstones\, Foyles\, Topping\, Bookshop.org and Booktopia\, as well as Amazon. For more author talks\, book signing and battlefield walks with Charles Cordell\, please check out the events list at Charles Cordell Events.
URL:https://charlescordell.com/event/waterstones-llandudno-civil-war/
LOCATION:Waterstones Llandudno\, Mostyn Street\, Llandudno\, LL30 2NG\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Author Talks & Book Signings
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240613T150000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240613T170000
DTSTAMP:20260515T141630
CREATED:20240423T151652Z
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SUMMARY:Civil War fiction in Worcester – Book Signing at Script Haven
DESCRIPTION:Civil War fiction in Worcester. Charles Cordell will return to Script Haven. He will be signing copies of Divided Kingdom book #2 – The Keys of Hell and Death – on Thursday 13 June. \nThe story opens with the brutal Battle of Lansdown Hill. Its characters – ordinary men and women – face each other and the terrible reality of war. They must survive the Siege of Devizes\, the Battle of Roundway Down and the ferocious Storming of Bristol in 1643. The writing has already received high praise and endorsements from David Gilman (award winning Master of War author)\, Professor Ronald Hutton CBE (TV historian) and others. \nThe Keys of Hell and Death will be published on 4 June. This event is part of the official book tour. Script Haven hosted a signing of his debut novel – God’s Vindictive Wrath – in September. A short story is also available as an ebook\, entitled Desecration. \nTo meet the author and join this Civil War fiction in Worcester book signing\, please check event details and availability via the Script Haven website.  \nIf you can’t make this signing\, The Keys of Hell and Death is available now for pre-order. You will find it with Waterstones\, Foyles\, Topping\, Bookshop.org and Booktopia\, as well as Amazon. For more author talks\, book signing and battlefield walks with Charles Cordell\, please check out the events list at Charles Cordell Events. \n 
URL:https://charlescordell.com/event/civil-war-fiction-worcester/
LOCATION:Script Haven\, 104 High Street\, Worcester\, WR1 2HW\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Author Talks & Book Signings
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240611T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240611T210000
DTSTAMP:20260515T141630
CREATED:20240402T185433Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250319T103440Z
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SUMMARY:The Cornish Army of 1643 – Author Talk at Waterstones Truro
DESCRIPTION:The Cornish Army of 1643 in historical fiction. An Author talk by Charles Cordell – author of The Keys of Hell and Death – at Waterstones Truro. \nBook #2 in the English Civil historical fiction series Divided Kingdom follows the Cornish Army of 1643. It marches with them as they fight their way across the West Country. \nThe story opens with the brutal Battle of Lansdown Hill. Its characters – ordinary men and women – face each other and the terrible reality of war. They must survive the Siege of Devizes\, the Battle of Roundway Down and the ferocious Storming of Bristol in 1643. \nThe writing has already received high praise and endorsements from David Gilman (award winning Master of War author)\, Professor Ronald Hutton CBE (TV historian) and others. \nThe Keys of Hell and Death will be published on 4 June. This event is part of the official book tour. To join this Cornish Army of 1643 author talk\, please check event details and availability via the Waterstones Event page. Alternatively\, click the events link below.  \nIf you can’t make this event\, The Keys of Hell and Death is available now for pre-order. You can find it with Waterstones\, Foyles and Topping\, as well as Amazon. For more author talks\, book signing and battlefield walks with Charles Cordell\, please check out the events list at Charles Cordell Events.
URL:https://charlescordell.com/event/cornish-army-waterstones-truro/
LOCATION:Waterstones Truro\, 11 Boscawen Street\, Truro\, Cornwall\, TR1 2QU\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Author Talks & Book Signings
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240608T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240608T163000
DTSTAMP:20260515T141630
CREATED:20240519T153501Z
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SUMMARY:The Red Lodge in the Civil War – Talk and Book Signing
DESCRIPTION:The Red Lodge in the Civil War – a talk and book signing – including the role played by the Red Lodge and the fighting around it during the Storming of Bristol\, 26 July 1643. \nCharles Cordell will describe the background to and assaults made by the King’s Western and Oxford armies on the City. The talk will include an explanation of the role played by the Red Lodge as Prince Rupert’s headquarters. It will also describe the close fighting that surrounded the Red Lodge. \nCharles Cordell will also be signing copies of Divided Kingdom book #2 – The Keys of Hell and Death. This historical novel includes scenes set in and around the Red Lodge during the Storming of Bristol in 1643. It has already received high praise and endorsements from David Gilman (award winning Master of War author)\, Professor Ronald Hutton CBE (TV historian\, Civil War author and University of Bristol lecturer) and others. \nThe Keys of Hell and Death will be published on 4 June. This event is part of the official book tour. The event is open to all. However\, to join the Red Lodge in the Civil War talk\, please do check event details and availability. You will find details on the Red Lodge website\, 1904 Bristol Arts websites\, or the event link below. \nYou can access background reading on this website at: English Civil War Notes and Maps. These include The General Crisis of the 17th Century and the English Revolution. They also include Pike and Shot Warfare and the Storming of Bristol in 1643 (coming soon). \nIf you can’t make this event\, The Keys of Hell and Death is available now for pre-order. You will find it with Waterstones\, Foyles\, Topping\, Bookshop.org and Booktopia. It is also available with Amazon. For more author talks\, book signing and battlefield walks with Charles Cordell\, please check out the events list at Charles Cordell Events.
URL:https://charlescordell.com/event/red-lodge-civil-war/
LOCATION:Red Lodge Museum\, Park Row\, Bristol\, BS1 5LJ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Author Talks & Book Signings
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240606T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240606T130000
DTSTAMP:20260515T141630
CREATED:20240403T164221Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250319T103548Z
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SUMMARY:Devizes Books – Civil War fiction Book Signing
DESCRIPTION:Devizes Books – Civil War fiction book signing. Charles Cordell will be signing copies of Divided Kingdom book #2 – The Keys of Hell and Death. \nThe story opens with the brutal Battle of Lansdown Hill. Its characters – ordinary men and women – face each other and the terrible reality of war. They must survive the Siege of Devizes\, the Battle of Roundway Down and the Storming of Bristol in 1643. The writing has already received high praise and endorsements from David Gilman (award winning Master of War author) and Professor Ronald Hutton CBE (TV historian). \nThe Keys of Hell and Death will be published on 4 June. It is available now for pre-order. You can order it from Devizes Books at Bookshop.org\, or from Topping\, Foyles\, Waterstones and Booktopia\, as well as Amazon. \nTo join the Devizes Books Civil War fiction signing\, please check event details and availability via the event website. For more author talks\, book signing and battlefield walks with Charles Cordell\, please check out the events list at Charles Cordell Events.
URL:https://charlescordell.com/event/devizes-books-civil-war/
LOCATION:Devizes Books\, Handel House\, Sidmouth Street\, Devizes\, SN10 1LD\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Author Talks & Book Signings
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SUMMARY:The Keys of Hell and Death – Book Launch at Topping’s Bath
DESCRIPTION:The Keys of Hell and Death book launch – English Civil War fiction series Divided Kingdom book #2 by Charles Cordell – will be published on Tuesday 4 June 2024. \nThe book opens with the brutal Battle of Lansdown Hill. Its characters – ordinary men and women – face each other and the terrible reality of war. They must survive the Siege of Devizes\, the Battle of Roundway Down and the ferocious Storming of Bristol in 1643. \nWithin Bath\, the story includes scenes set in the King’s Bath (Roman Baths) and city. The writing has already received high praise and endorsements from David Gilman (award winning Master of War author)\, Professor Ronald Hutton CBE (TV historian) and others. \nTopping & Company will host The Keys of Hell and Death book launch at their wonderful bookshop in Bath. This should be a relaxed\, fun evening event with Civil War re-enactors and a great crowd. To join this event\, book your place via the Topping’s Event Page\, or click the event link below. Early bird tickets are available. Doors open from 18:30. \nIf you can’t make the launch event\, The Keys of Hell and Death is available now for pre-order. You will find it with Topping\, Foyles\, Waterstones\, Blackwells\, Bookshop.org and Booktopia\, as well as Amazon.
URL:https://charlescordell.com/event/keys-hell-death-book-launch/
LOCATION:Topping Bookshop\, York Street\, Bath\, BA1 1NG\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Author Talks & Book Signings
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