Pals Go to War

by Linda Bennett Pennell

When Great Britain declared war in August of 1914, her army, including reservists, consisted of around 733,000 men. Many of the politicians and government officials who had deemed war necessary predicted that it… Continue reading →

New Release Wed: Folly Park by Heidi Hackford

by Linda Bennett Pennell

What does it take to destroy the place you love most in the world? Though deeply ashamed of her slaveholding heritage, Temple Preston’s sense of duty and bittersweet memories tie her to Folly… Continue reading →

THE FAMINE THAT SHAPED IRELAND’S HISTORY by Juliane Weber

by Linda Bennett Pennell

Many Americans have Irish roots, including a number of famous ones such as President Joe Biden, musician Bruce Springsteen, and quarterback Tom Brady, to name a few. A host of Irish traditions have… Continue reading →