'I can't be the only one who finds reading novels set in your destination a great way to enhance the anticipation and enjoyment of your holiday and a way to make it extend that bit longer once I'm back home. The Book Lover's Guide to Venice is a charming introduction to appreciating what has entranced so many famous writers throughout the ages and a guide to finding it for yourself.' Read the full review [link=https://www.katrinarobinson.co.uk/book-review-the-book-lover-s-guide-to-venice]here![/link]
Katrina Robinson

“The various battles, including Pavia, receive nice overviews and examinations of the consequences… The dynastic struggles of the early 1500s can be difficult to follow, but this book does a good job of providing an overview. Enjoyed it." Read the full review [link=https://hmgs.org/blog/2026/04/24/renaissance-monarchs-at-war-battle-of-pavia-1525/]here[/link]
The Historical Miniatures Gaming Society

Read the review [link=https://travellingforbusiness.co.uk/tried-tested/the-book-lovers-guide-to-rome-a-literary-companion-for-business-travellers/]here[/link]
Travelling for Business

In this, the latest of his many highly regarded military histories, distinguished military historian, prolific author and long serving Military Historical Society member, Richard Doherty, weaves the two subjects of which he is the undisputed expert, and with which he is so strongly associated, into a single chronological account of the war in Italy told through the experiences of Irish men and women of all ranks, some distinguished and some previously unknown, who served in that campaign. The author claims that more Irish personnel served in the Italian campaign than in any other theatre of the Second World War, mostly on land but also at sea and in the air, and they are all represented in this vivid and lively account. As ever, Richard Doherty’s narrative is clear and compelling and ranges from the grand strategic, to provide context, to the sub-tactical exploits of the Irish men and women in whom he clearly has the greatest interest. The author draws heavily on personal memoirs, interviews.. Read more
Military Historical Society

"Well worth the cover price."
Britain at War Magazine - October 2025