55 - Books To Uncover Hidden Historical Treasures With Flora Carr, Author Of The Tower [Out 7 March] Books To Last podcast

55 - Books to Uncover Hidden Historical Treasures with Flora Carr, Author of The Tower [Out 7 March]

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This episode, we are joined by Flora Carr, debut author of "The Tower," as she shares the only five books she would take with her when cast away to her mysterious remote location—a rainy hut overlooking the sea. Her list is packed with stories exploring obscure niches in the historical tales we all think we know. Spanning unfamiliar gems and prize-winning favourites, this list is not to be missed for lovers of historical fiction, adventure, mystery, and heartfelt stories.

"The Tower" itself is a stunning debut that delves into Mary Queen of Scots' year of imprisonment in the water-bound fortress of Lochleven Castle. An atmospheric read exploring the depths and nuances of female friendship, rivalry, and love, "The Tower" is an absolute must-read of 2024 and is set to be released on March 7th.

Embark on a literary voyage with the Books to Last Podcast, inspired by the BBC's beloved Desert Island Discs. Join us as we invite passionate book enthusiasts to reveal their top five must-have books for a mysterious remote adventure. Explore captivating tangents and heartwarming anecdotes along the way. Tune in for book recommendations and inspiring tales from avid readers!

Guest Details:

The Tower, OUT & mARCH: https://www.penguin.co.uk/books/456704/the-tower-by-carr-flora/9781529153729

https://petersfraserdunlop.com/clients/flora-carr/

Instagram: @floracarr13

Twitter: @floracarr_

Podcast:

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Books Discussed:

The Tower: A Novel by Flora Carr
The Fraud by Zadie Smith
Above Us The Sea by Ania Card
Playing Beatie Bow by Ruth Park
On Chapel Sands by Laura Cumming
Hamnet by Maggie O'Farrell
Wolf Hall by Hilary Mantel
The Amber Spyglass by Philip Pullman
A Traveler in Time by Alison Uttley
Lincoln in the Bardo by George Saunders