Praise for The Principessa ‘The perfect companion for long autumn evenings. It’s an absorbing historical adventure…a satisfyingly intricate plot’ First ‘This is a fabulous read. I recommend it to anyone who enjoys historical adventure and intrigue, twists and turns but also to those who revel in a poignant and powerful love story. There's something for everyone and what's more, it's beautifully written. What more could anyone ask? I cannot for the life of me understand why Christie Dickason's novels are not better known and appreciated. It's high time.’ Historical Novels Review Praise for The Firemaster’s Mistress: ‘A rich mix of romance, suspense, adventure and lightly-worn knowledge. Gunpowder, treason and plot have never been so entertaining.’ Kate Saunders, The Times ‘Atmospheric and impressively researched, it is highly entertaining.’ Elizabeth Buchan, Sunday Times ‘The Firemaster’s Mistress is that rare historical novel: utterly congruent with history and successful as a work of fiction. It tells the story of an engaging man betrayed both by his own honour and his love for a Roman Catholic woman. His skills with explosives lead him into the very heart of the conspiracy, walking a difficult line with plotters, spymasters, and his own fears. The England of James I is magnificently evoked in this engaging novel.’ Philippa Gregory

• As with the most successful novels in this area of the market this combines real-life characters and events with what might have been – ideal for fans of Philippa Gregory and Suzannah Dunn • Intriguing heroine who is, as yet, scarcely featured in fiction – and who could have changed the face of English Royal history in the lead up to the Civil War • We will target similar on-book comptitions/promotions as we did for THE KING’S DAUGHTER • Christie Dickason is a seasoned historical writer, who writes commercial ficiton with an authorative voice Competition: Pour The Dark Wine; The Vatican Princess. Philippa Gregory;Suzannah Dunn; Deryn Lake; Margaret Campbell; C W Gortner;