Carol McGrath
@swanneck.bsky.social
Writer of Historical Fiction esp Tudor and Medieval. Published by Headline. Lives in England and Greece. Does talks and literary festival presentations. Website www.carolcmcgrath.co.uk.
The Lost Queen is on an Amazon kindle deal at 99p for a limited time.
December 2, 2025 at 6:46 AM
The Lost Queen is on an Amazon kindle deal at 99p for a limited time.
One more day for Mistress Cromwell on limited Amazon kindle offer and for December the Kindle version of The lost Queen is on offer at 99p.
November 29, 2025 at 6:05 PM
One more day for Mistress Cromwell on limited Amazon kindle offer and for December the Kindle version of The lost Queen is on offer at 99p.
Flowers from
Greece to cheer up a miserable Oxfordshire day.
Greece to cheer up a miserable Oxfordshire day.
November 18, 2025 at 2:52 PM
Flowers from
Greece to cheer up a miserable Oxfordshire day.
Greece to cheer up a miserable Oxfordshire day.
Mistress Cromwell is on a limited time offer for 99 p Amazon UK. Take a look.
November 3, 2025 at 10:40 PM
Mistress Cromwell is on a limited time offer for 99 p Amazon UK. Take a look.
The Silken Rose is on Amazon offer for two last days. Next month Mistress Cromwell is on a kindle 99p offer.
October 29, 2025 at 2:39 PM
The Silken Rose is on Amazon offer for two last days. Next month Mistress Cromwell is on a kindle 99p offer.
On a limited kindle offer at 99 p/ 99 cents.
October 1, 2025 at 4:59 AM
On a limited kindle offer at 99 p/ 99 cents.
It’s stormy in the Mani. And it’s chilly with it.
September 28, 2025 at 4:20 AM
It’s stormy in the Mani. And it’s chilly with it.
Olive Oil from
Greece and a very intact village telephone box though I doubt it’s active.
Greece and a very intact village telephone box though I doubt it’s active.
September 28, 2025 at 4:19 AM
Olive Oil from
Greece and a very intact village telephone box though I doubt it’s active.
Greece and a very intact village telephone box though I doubt it’s active.
It’s a cat’s paradise.
September 24, 2025 at 6:04 AM
It’s a cat’s paradise.
Sunset in the Greek Mani.
September 24, 2025 at 6:03 AM
Sunset in the Greek Mani.
I am writing about Margaret Douglas, the best looking Tudor girl. Could this possibly be her likeness? She lived a long adventurous life.
September 20, 2025 at 1:45 AM
I am writing about Margaret Douglas, the best looking Tudor girl. Could this possibly be her likeness? She lived a long adventurous life.
An idyllic writing escape in the Greek Mani. I am working truly.
September 19, 2025 at 6:28 PM
An idyllic writing escape in the Greek Mani. I am working truly.
Last night at The Mani Brewery near Stoupa in the Southern Peleponese.
September 18, 2025 at 9:16 AM
Last night at The Mani Brewery near Stoupa in the Southern Peleponese.
Guinness in the West of Ireland and a brief break in Connemara.
September 17, 2025 at 2:25 PM
Guinness in the West of Ireland and a brief break in Connemara.
The Greek Mani, a writing retreat and a sunset piano recital.
September 17, 2025 at 2:23 PM
The Greek Mani, a writing retreat and a sunset piano recital.
The Betrothed Sister . Medieval Kyiv. King Harold’s daughter Gytha. On kindle offer for September US, Canada and UK. 99cents and 99p.
September 17, 2025 at 2:22 PM
The Betrothed Sister . Medieval Kyiv. King Harold’s daughter Gytha. On kindle offer for September US, Canada and UK. 99cents and 99p.
On kindle for August at 99p. A great read . 1066, marriage to the enemy, a love triangle, the Bayeux Tapestry.
August 10, 2025 at 6:41 AM
On kindle for August at 99p. A great read . 1066, marriage to the enemy, a love triangle, the Bayeux Tapestry.
On kindle offer at 99p / 99 cents for July. Edith Swanneck and 1066 and beyond.
June 29, 2025 at 10:43 AM
On kindle offer at 99p / 99 cents for July. Edith Swanneck and 1066 and beyond.
On 99p kindle offer for a limited time.
June 24, 2025 at 1:31 PM
On 99p kindle offer for a limited time.
Last days in sunny Greece. 🇬🇷
June 12, 2025 at 6:47 PM
Last days in sunny Greece. 🇬🇷
Delicious Greek food.
June 10, 2025 at 4:28 PM
Delicious Greek food.
The Lost Queen is on an Amazon kindle deal at 99p for June.
June 9, 2025 at 4:41 AM
The Lost Queen is on an Amazon kindle deal at 99p for June.
By the sea . Inspirational.
June 5, 2025 at 4:24 AM
By the sea . Inspirational.
Sunset at Pantazi Beach in the Greek Mani. Time for a cocktail. #mywritingescape
May 26, 2025 at 7:40 AM
Sunset at Pantazi Beach in the Greek Mani. Time for a cocktail. #mywritingescape
Take a look . It is a great article.
May 24, 2025 at 10:19 AM
Take a look . It is a great article.