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LADY OF LINCOLN wins the Gold Medal Award!
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LADY OF LINCOLN wins the Gold Medal Award!

I’m absolutely thrilled that LADY OF LINCOLN has won the Gold Medal in the Historical Biographical Fiction category in the Coffee Pot Book Club ‘Book of the Year’ awards!

I cannot thank the committee enough for recognising the novel, the hard work in putting it together, but also Nicola de la Haye’s story!

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Finalist in Book of the Year! 🥳

Finalist in Book of the Year! 🥳

I was overwhelmed last night to receive this surprise email:

“I am pleased to announce that your book, Lady of Lincoln, is a Finalist in The Coffee Pot Book Club Book Of The Year Awards 2025.”

Lady of Lincoln is a finalist for Book of the Year Award with the Coffee Pot Book Club

I’m overjoyed and delighted. 🎊🎊🎊🎊🥂🥂🥂🥳🥳🥳

In particular, I’m so pleased that Nicola (Nicholaa) de la Haye’s story is gaining recognition! 🏰

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Lady of Lincoln Receives a 5-Star Review from The Coffee Pot Book Club!

Lady of Lincoln Receives a 5-Star Review from The Coffee Pot Book Club!

I’m absolutely delighted, and a little bit overwhelmed, to share that Lady of Lincoln has received a 5-star review from the highly respected Coffee Pot Book Club!

For those who don’t know, The Coffee Pot Book Club is one of the most trusted and independent voices in the historical fiction community, known for its thoughtful, in-depth reviews and support for authors who bring history vividly to life.

As a debut author, it’s both humbling and thrilling to have Lady of Lincoln recognised by such an esteemed platform.

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