The Duckworth Newsletter

For Curious Minds

Forward, backward and forward again for women's rights

Joanna Scutts reflects on the long and complicated fight for women’s suffrage in the twentieth century and how we can find hope for the future in their story.

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The best historical fiction

From war-torn Sarajevo to the streets of Salem, the Chicago World Fair to the Glorious Revolution, immerse yourself in the rich, vibrant and compelling settings imagined in the best historical fiction available today.

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Brighter than a Blackpool Illumination

Sinners of Starlight City dazzled at last month's Book Party as the free gift in the goodie bags. A fantastic event, we were pleased to attend with a few of our authors to socialise with brilliant book bloggers. The next Book Party will take place in Birmingham on 25th November at The Old Library. Book now while tickets last!

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Up and Atom!

Scintillating scientific titles to whet your curious appetite.

If you've read the headlines, we might not be alone in the universe. But what might aliens look like? Jaime has the answers.

The weird science behind everyday items that may or may not kill you, depending on whom you ask

Your guide to the wonders of the universe from the Big Bang to Artificial Intelligence

Authors in the News

Priscilla Morris' Black Butterflies has been shortlisted for the Nota Bene Prize 2023. That makes five prize shortlistings for this incredible debut novel!

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Crime author Ian Moore discusses his love for The Old Peculiar Crime Writing Festival in Harrogate on their 20th anniversary with BBC Radio York.

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Jonathan Hollins, our vet at the end of the Earth, has recently launched his website so that you can keep up to date with his veterinary adventures!

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Monthly ebook deal

Survival, love and family loyalty... all for £1.99

This page-turning historical tale follows Alethea Hawthorne as she journeys across Restoration England to her ancestral home, Measham Hall, to prevent it from falling into the hands of lesser men.

Enthralling from start to finish, The Master of Measham Hall is the perfect summer read.

Just £1.99 on Kindle for one week only.

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