Mark Turnbull Author

On the anniversary of Lord Brooke's death during the civil wars, #CavalierCast episode 35 is apt:
What if Lord Brooke had not been killed - might he have succeeded the Earl of Essex as Parliament's Lord General?
👂https://buzzsprout.com/1194917 or your normal podcast platform.

Good points, I think Fairfax is a solid option, whereas Waller's defeats in 1643 lessened his chances. Though Brooke seemed to hold a broader base of support.

On the anniversary of Lord Brooke's death during the civil wars, #CavalierCast episode 35 is apt:
What if Lord Brooke had not been killed - might he have succeeded the Earl of Essex as Parliament's Lord General?
👂https://buzzsprout.com/1194917 or your normal podcast platform.

Black-Throated Blue Warbler Read it now

Novellas are a virtue in self/indie publishing. Novellas allow experimentation and weirdness and it’s easy to take a chance on a new author when it’s sub 30k words.

All that to say, I’ve got a weird little novella (over 250 copies sold!):

black throated blue warbler
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📅#OTD 1644. London.
Parliament discusses the 'good Affections' of the Elector Palatine.
Though Prince Rupert's brother, the elector should have 'Expression' of reward.
Princes Rupert and Maurice, however, 'deserves ill from this Kingdom' on account of their service in King Charles I's armies.

Rule Britannia: Queens, Power, Thrones From the Tudors to the twentieth century, join leading historians Professor Kate Williams, Dr Nicola Tallis and Rebecca Rideal for an absorbing study day spotlighting queens who ruled in their own rig...

📣 RULE BRITANNIA: QUEENS, POWER, THRONES
Sat 7 March | University of Oxford

Come and join Professor Kate Williams, Dr Nicola Tallis and myself in Oxford for a special study day exploring all things queens.

There’s still time to sign up lifelong-learning.ox.ac.uk/courses/rule...

📅#OTD 1644. London.
Parliament discusses the 'good Affections' of the Elector Palatine.
Though Prince Rupert's brother, the elector should have 'Expression' of reward.
Princes Rupert and Maurice, however, 'deserves ill from this Kingdom' on account of their service in King Charles I's armies.

Writing All Things Western (available in E, Print and some Audible)
#western #romance #Westernaction #Westernadventure #KUFree #books
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Join me next week - Tuesday 24th February, 7pm - for a free online talk to the 1st Marquis of Montrose Society.

There are parallels in the lives & careers of the two most celebrated Royalist commanders of the Civil War.

📩 email the society to register: 1stmoms1650@gmail.com

Start the award-winning Stage 3 series with a FREE book!
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Read STAGE 3 today!

The storm of madness raged, and the world was torn apart…

Also on #audiobook

#FreeBook #FREE #stage3series #zombie #HORROR #zpoc #audiobooks #audible #zombies #apocalypse
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📣Free Online Talk - Rupert & Montrose 📣
I'll be discussing these commanders, whose stories have more common ground than might at first be imagined.
Tuesday 24 February 2026 - 7pm

📩Just email the 1st Marquis of Montrose Society to register: 1stmoms1650@gmail.com

Such a joy to have a couple of poems selected for this beauty. Thank you editor Carole Baldock for your kind patience.

📣Free Online Talk - Rupert & Montrose 📣
I'll be discussing these commanders, whose stories have more common ground than might at first be imagined.
Tuesday 24 February 2026 - 7pm

📩Just email the 1st Marquis of Montrose Society to register: 1stmoms1650@gmail.com

👑#OTD 400 Years Ago👑
King Charles I's Coronation.
William Laud, Bishop of St Davids, noted that 2nd February 1626 was a bright 'sunshiney day' and that the coronation went without interruption and in very good order. The ceremony lasted from 10:00am - 3:00pm.

Got my ticket!

Brilliant, will speak to you soon!!

2nd February 1626 was "a bright sunshiney day"
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'This is not a gentle book. It's not about nuns praying over candles. Life was hard.' 'I loved this story. History brought to life by Judith Arnopp.' - #Review

http://mybook.to/sistersofarden

Also on #Audible~ narrated by
@alexleeaudio


#HistoricalFiction

👑#OTD 400 Years Ago👑
King Charles I's Coronation.
William Laud, Bishop of St Davids, noted that 2nd February 1626 was a bright 'sunshiney day' and that the coronation went without interruption and in very good order. The ceremony lasted from 10:00am - 3:00pm.

Thanks for your respost, Sarah.

On Monday 2 February at 7.30pm, I'll be giving a free online talk to the English Catholic History Assoc.
Find out more about Frances Bard, her relationship with Prince Rupert, and the extraordinary (and contentious) claim that they were married.
To register for the talk
buytickets.at/markturnbull...

On Monday 2 February at 7.30pm, I'll be giving a free online talk to the English Catholic History Assoc.
Find out more about Frances Bard, her relationship with Prince Rupert, and the extraordinary (and contentious) claim that they were married.
To register for the talk
buytickets.at/markturnbull...

Book cover Before the Mountain Falls by Luisa A Jones with a background image of a mountain and text Coming 19th March 2026

I’m so excited to share the details of my next book with you, Before the Mountain Falls.
Norma Sparrow might even be my favourite character so far! She goes through so much in this story but never loses her spirit and determination to keep pushing for a better future. #WW2 #historicalfiction

'Through Marguerite’s searing internal monologue, Arnopp offers not just a glimpse into the psyche of a warrior queen, but a fully realized portrait of grief transmuted into memory and rage.' #Review

http://mybook.to/mhhnf

#HistoricalFiction #WOTR #Medieval

Biography now on special offer:
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'Based on extensive archival research, this more intimate look at Charles I is written with great verve, eloquence and clarity'
Professor Andrew Hopper

In my thriller A SUNNY DAY IN OLDHAM, DS Mark Jenkins finds himself in danger thanks to his complex private life and love of redheads. Explicit content.
“A fun romp that entertains from start to finish.”
My 25 Kindles (free with KU), paperbacks, and audiobooks are on Amazon.
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Biography now on special offer:
Amazon kindle 70% off - £2.99
Pen & Sword hardbacks 50% off - £12.50
www.pen-and-sword.co.uk/Charles-Is-P...

'Based on extensive archival research, this more intimate look at Charles I is written with great verve, eloquence and clarity'
Professor Andrew Hopper

On this day in 1649. King Charles I was executed in central London. The rump of MPs left in Parliament, following the army's purge, declared that no proclamation of a new monarch should occur. They abolished the House of Lords within weeks.

On this day in 1649. King Charles I was executed in central London. The rump of MPs left in Parliament, following the army's purge, declared that no proclamation of a new monarch should occur. They abolished the House of Lords within weeks.

On Monday 2 February at 7.30pm, I'll be giving a free online talk to the English Catholic History Assoc.
Find out more about Frances Bard, her relationship with Prince Rupert, and the extraordinary (and contentious) claim that they were married.
To register for the talk
buytickets.at/markturnbull...