"Incredibly researched, this will clearly be a most valuable resource for researchers and general readers alike, whilst adding so much more information to the already extensive BoB literature. Highly recommended. Read the full review here"

History Book Chat

"Article as featured: "Victoria Walsh on Rena Stewart, the Bletchley Park linguist who translated testimonies for the Nuremberg trials and Hitler’s will." Read here"

The Linguist - Summer 2025

""This is a very readable book and will appeal to historians of many shades on both sides of the North Sea and indeed further afield." Read the full review here"

The Guards Magazine

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History Book Chat

""Nick Pallant was involved in saving the line soon after it was officially closed in 1961 and wrote the book "Holding the Line" in 1993 describing the trials and tribulations of getting the K&ESR (or part of it) opened as a preservation line. He now brings the story more up to date with the very interesting next stage 1974 - 2004. A must for anyone with an interest in the K&ESR and railway enthusiasts in general.""

Branch Line & Light Railway Publications

"Article: 'History is not lost for good thanks to author...'"

Barnsley Chronicle

"I pretty much annihilated this book in two days flat as I couldn’t put it down. I think Anne Boleyn has captured the imagination of many (especially those with an interest in history and the Tudor era in general) so to read a book that analysed her many perceptions and faces through literature, letters and media was a super interesting take on it all. I loved the whole make up of this book and how it was structured. It flowed easily and I had no problem consuming hours at a time of this book. My attention was utterly held and I learnt a lot from it too. It felt thorough yet also clear in what was going to be discussed and introduced this topic well. So it’s great for the history buff and casual reader alike. I got a really good picture of Anne Boleyn’s character as what presented through the written letters and communications of the time but also really enjoyed an analysis of her presentation in media and the present day. I could feel the authors extensive research and passion for the subject through the pages too. I absolutely love reading about this topic and it certainly fed my interest and curiosity. Enjoyable read!"

NetGalley, Nicola Wilton

"Hermann and Hetty Hartog were living a typical Jewish life in north west Germany, near family, friends and all that their Jewish legacy brought to them. They had two daughters before the persecution of Jews became so pronounced. They made plans to leave as a family but were able only to get their girls to safety in Britain. Hermann and Hetty were left to find a different path, one that led them through Belgium to France were they lived a peaceful, if not totally safe, existence in a rural area with caring and helpful locals. Hermann and Hetty never ceased looking for an escape but they were unsuccessful. This is in no way a spoiler as the reader knows from the beginning they did not survive. The story that follows is the family members that will not let the memory of the Hartog family fade. Great effort is made to trace the road Herman and Hetty followed, the places they lived, the friends they made and those who went out of their way to help. Hermann and Hetty touched many lives and their legacy endures. Ainsley Hepburn does a remarkable job of following the few clues that remained after the war and ensuing years. She left no stone unturned and has produced a remarkable story of one family and one very personal story. This story can teach us all about tolerance and friendship."

NetGalley, Susan Bransford

"Through each chapter, the author has brought together a huge amount of research that included Sunderland squadron's official reports and pilot's log books. These have helped reveal not just the wartime role of the Sunderland, but many of the stories of individual aircraft and their crews. What these remarkable looking aircraft achieved has far exceeded what I knew and so I have learnt a great deal from this excellent book. Read the full review here"

History Book Chat

"“… tells a fascinating story of bravery and population resolve in the face of persistent death and destruction. Gore’s book should be a welcome addition to any military history enthusiast’s library.”"

The Journal of the Air Force Historical Foundation