May Competition

To win a copy of Liz Fremantle's The Poison Bed, just answer this question in the Comments section below:

"Many famous and infamous people have died in the Tower of London, often in mysterious circumstances. About which death would you most like to know the truth?"


Then copy your answer to maryhoffman@maryhoffman.co.uk so that we can get in touch with you if you win.

Closing date: 15th June

We are sorry that our competitions are open to UK Followers only

Good luck!

May competition

To win a copy of Gaslight by Eloise Williams, answer this question in the Comments below. Then please copy your answer to maryhoffman@maryhoffman.co.uk

"What period of history has influenced your life in the way that the Victorian era has made such an impression on Eloise?" Please give reasons.

Closing date 7th June

We are sorry our competitions are open to UK Followers only

 

May competition

To win one of five copies of Louisa Young's new novel, Devotion, please answer in the Comments section below.

Then send a copy of your answer to maryhoffman@maryhoffman.co.uk

Closing date 7th June

We're afraid our competitions are open to UK Followers only.

Give an example  of a little known fact you have come across in your reading about a well documented period or event or person. (Through history books or historical fiction)

May Competition

To win one of five copies of Lucy Coats' YA novel Cleo, just answer the following question:


"Who is your favourite female character from ancient history or mythology - and why?"


Put your answers in the Comments section below and copy them to readers@maryhoffman.co.uk so that winners can be contacted.

Bonus: in addition to a book the very best answer will receive a stunning Cleo mug.

Closing date is 7th June. We are sorry but our competitions are open only to UK readers.

May Competition

To win one of five copies of Trilby Kent's new novel Silent Noon, just answer this question in the Comments section below:

"Name a school story that engages with its historical context in a compelling or unexpected way."

Competition closes on 7th June and is open to UK residents only

May Competition

We have five copies of Mary Hooper's new book The Disgrace of Kitty Grey to give away as prizes in our May Competition. (UK only)

Just answer this question in the Comments section below:

Which is your favourite Jane Austen novel and why?

(Any reference to Colin Firth will disqualify you!)