Nicola Cornick

Jan 23, 2025 | wvnews.com | Nicola Cornick |Liane Moriarty |Ariel Lawhon

OAKLAND — The Ruth Enlow Library, Garrett County’s public library system, offers reviews each month of books that are currently available for lending. The following includes the book reviews from January:The Last Daughter of York: A Tudor NovelBy Nicola CornickPublished by Graydon HouseReviewed by David MoranI recommend this novel to our readers, with a couple of provisos.

Oct 18, 2024 | aspectsofhistory.com | Bethany Hall |Nicola Cornick

If a hero is a person who is greatly admired for their courage, outstanding achievements or noble qualities, then the phrase “folk hero” has a slightly different emphasis. A folk hero is someone who is popular with and respected particularly by the ordinary people. Such a definition fits Eleanor Gwyn very well. “Pretty, witty Nell,” as she was described by Samuel Pepys, was born in about 1650 during the Cromwellian Commonwealth.

Jun 9, 2024 | aspectsofhistory.com | Nicola Cornick

Those readers of the same vintage as I am may remember Dick Barton, Special Agent, the television programme at least, if not the original radio series. The iconic music from that series was playing in my head whilst I was reading Alec Marsh’s Ghosts of the West, conjured up by the marvellous atmosphere of derring-do, and the thrills, twists, rogues and dames who populate this historical mystery.

Apr 17, 2024 | wordwenches.com | Nicola Cornick

Nicola here, and today I’m talking about a specific type of jewelry. Apparently, the signet ring is having a fashion moment. The popularity of TV shows such as One Day and Saltburn, where some of the main (male) characters have worn signet rings has drawn attention to it as a signifier of power and status, as well as an accessory. The signet ring has been a considered a sign of wealth and status in British society for hundreds of years.

Feb 19, 2024 | wordwenches.com | Nicola Cornick

Nicola here. I have a new timeslip novel coming out in a few weeks’ time, The Other Gwyn Girl. It tells the story of Rose Gwyn, the much less well-known sister of Nell Gwyn, actress, orange-seller and mistress to King Charles II. It’s also a fun co-incidence that this is the perfect time of year to make Seville orange marmalade, so this week I’ve been busy making some celebratory “Gwyn Girl” marmalade using my grandmother’s fabulous jam pan.