Rea Rhine
@rearhine.bsky.social
Historical crime writer (current WIP sees Isambard Kingdom Brunel's sister Emma act as an amateur sleuth), tour guide at the Brunel Museum, freelance tour guide offering "Visiting London in the 18th & 19th Century" walks, WaSh Wombles co-director
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This 👇👇👇is happening tomorrow at @omnibustheatre.bsky.social in Clapham. @claphambookfest.bsky.social has a great line-up this year. Oyinkan Braithwaite discusses her new book, Joanne Harris talks about the prequel to 'Chocolat' and Time Tate and Gavin Esler dissect the Spycatcher affair.
October 10, 2025 at 2:34 PM
This 👇👇👇is happening tomorrow at @omnibustheatre.bsky.social in Clapham. @claphambookfest.bsky.social has a great line-up this year. Oyinkan Braithwaite discusses her new book, Joanne Harris talks about the prequel to 'Chocolat' and Time Tate and Gavin Esler dissect the Spycatcher affair.
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Also announced today! Thrilled that THE ART OF A LIE is book of the month @hatchards.bsky.social! Which is just down the road from Hannah Cole's confectionery shop. I will be going in there next week to sign lots of stock! 💚🍍🍦
July 1, 2025 at 9:07 AM
Also announced today! Thrilled that THE ART OF A LIE is book of the month @hatchards.bsky.social! Which is just down the road from Hannah Cole's confectionery shop. I will be going in there next week to sign lots of stock! 💚🍍🍦
I went to "History East: A Festival of History at Queen Mary" last night & loved the "History & Fiction" panel with Paterson Joseph, Sarah Waters, Stella Tillyard & Philippa Gregory. I even asked the panel a question & their answers really motivated me to keep going with my own writing 🥰
March 29, 2025 at 12:37 PM
I went to "History East: A Festival of History at Queen Mary" last night & loved the "History & Fiction" panel with Paterson Joseph, Sarah Waters, Stella Tillyard & Philippa Gregory. I even asked the panel a question & their answers really motivated me to keep going with my own writing 🥰
As part of a current Research Forum series, Prof Matthew McCormack came to the Brunel Museum today and gave a fascinating talk on "Studying the History of Boots & Shoes".
I've learned a lot about the importance of footwear and look forward to diving deeper into the subject with Matthew's book 😊
I've learned a lot about the importance of footwear and look forward to diving deeper into the subject with Matthew's book 😊
March 26, 2025 at 10:55 PM
As part of a current Research Forum series, Prof Matthew McCormack came to the Brunel Museum today and gave a fascinating talk on "Studying the History of Boots & Shoes".
I've learned a lot about the importance of footwear and look forward to diving deeper into the subject with Matthew's book 😊
I've learned a lot about the importance of footwear and look forward to diving deeper into the subject with Matthew's book 😊
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My debut, FLAT 401, is available from @orionbooks.bsky.social on @netgalley.bsky.social now! It tells the story of man who was in prison for a crime he confessed to but didn't commit; out of prison, he is blackmailed over the crime he actually committed.
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March 23, 2025 at 8:17 PM
My debut, FLAT 401, is available from @orionbooks.bsky.social on @netgalley.bsky.social now! It tells the story of man who was in prison for a crime he confessed to but didn't commit; out of prison, he is blackmailed over the crime he actually committed.
www.netgalley.co.uk/catalog/book...
www.netgalley.co.uk/catalog/book...
On Thursday I gave my talk on Emma Brunel at the East London History Society for Women's History Month and people really enjoyed learning more about her. ☺️👩🎩
Will share more details about the talk in a blog post soon 🙂
Will share more details about the talk in a blog post soon 🙂
March 24, 2025 at 11:03 AM
On Thursday I gave my talk on Emma Brunel at the East London History Society for Women's History Month and people really enjoyed learning more about her. ☺️👩🎩
Will share more details about the talk in a blog post soon 🙂
Will share more details about the talk in a blog post soon 🙂
I'm working on a piece about a young environmentalist from London at the moment and would be keen to talk to a teacher about environmental education in the UK. TA! 🌿🌍😊
#journorequest
#journorequest
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March 20, 2025 at 11:18 AM
I'm working on a piece about a young environmentalist from London at the moment and would be keen to talk to a teacher about environmental education in the UK. TA! 🌿🌍😊
#journorequest
#journorequest
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World Book Day shouldn't just be for kids...
Use code WBD25 at the checkout to get a £1 off any book you order!
Use code WBD25 at the checkout to get a £1 off any book you order!
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Alt: a woman from schitts creek says she discovered something called a " promo code "
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March 6, 2025 at 9:56 AM
World Book Day shouldn't just be for kids...
Use code WBD25 at the checkout to get a £1 off any book you order!
Use code WBD25 at the checkout to get a £1 off any book you order!
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On access. For all events for the foreseeable future - maybe you came to my PhD event last night and maybe you’re joining us on Thursday - EVERYTHING is ONLINE. I’ll be announcing the first in my new series of discussion sessions this weekend. 💙📚 It’s access for me too!
March 5, 2025 at 12:28 PM
On access. For all events for the foreseeable future - maybe you came to my PhD event last night and maybe you’re joining us on Thursday - EVERYTHING is ONLINE. I’ll be announcing the first in my new series of discussion sessions this weekend. 💙📚 It’s access for me too!
I've just signed up for this course 🎩🥰
March 5, 2025 at 1:03 PM
I've just signed up for this course 🎩🥰
Today marked the 200th anniversary of the foundation stone laying ceremony for the Thames Tunnel and I have written a blog post to mark this special occasion: 😊🚇🎩
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Celebrating 200 Years of the Foundation Stone Laying Ceremony for the Thames Tunnel
Today marks the anniversary of the construction start for the very first tunnel that was ever successfully dug under a navigable river anywhere in the world. The mastermind behind this project was …
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March 2, 2025 at 10:41 PM
Today marked the 200th anniversary of the foundation stone laying ceremony for the Thames Tunnel and I have written a blog post to mark this special occasion: 😊🚇🎩
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Enjoy reading in February!
Here is a list of new #nonfiction #books about the #18thcentury scheduled for this month: regency-explorer.net/new-releases/ - updated!
#Regency #Napoleon #history #JaneAusten #read
Here is a list of new #nonfiction #books about the #18thcentury scheduled for this month: regency-explorer.net/new-releases/ - updated!
#Regency #Napoleon #history #JaneAusten #read
February 16, 2025 at 7:47 PM
Enjoy reading in February!
Here is a list of new #nonfiction #books about the #18thcentury scheduled for this month: regency-explorer.net/new-releases/ - updated!
#Regency #Napoleon #history #JaneAusten #read
Here is a list of new #nonfiction #books about the #18thcentury scheduled for this month: regency-explorer.net/new-releases/ - updated!
#Regency #Napoleon #history #JaneAusten #read
Really looking forward to my talk on Emma Brunel at the East London History Society next month where I'll be sharing my current research results and also explain how fiction helps me to fill in the gaps. 😊💜
February 25, 2025 at 11:45 AM
Really looking forward to my talk on Emma Brunel at the East London History Society next month where I'll be sharing my current research results and also explain how fiction helps me to fill in the gaps. 😊💜
Comfort read while being plagued by a cold (once again 🙃)
February 20, 2025 at 7:16 PM
Comfort read while being plagued by a cold (once again 🙃)
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After my #StarterPack of writers seeking an #agent I made a waiting list. It got huge. So instead I've done Pack 2, adding other people #querying Please repost to help them out.
If you want one of the few places left, please follow the instructions at the end of the thread #booksky #writingcommunity
If you want one of the few places left, please follow the instructions at the end of the thread #booksky #writingcommunity
February 19, 2025 at 8:23 PM
After my #StarterPack of writers seeking an #agent I made a waiting list. It got huge. So instead I've done Pack 2, adding other people #querying Please repost to help them out.
If you want one of the few places left, please follow the instructions at the end of the thread #booksky #writingcommunity
If you want one of the few places left, please follow the instructions at the end of the thread #booksky #writingcommunity
This Friday I'll be doing a Valentine's Day talk at the Brunel Museum with insights into the love story of Marc Brunel & his wife Sophia (aka my MC's parents 😊), and how she supported him during the Thames Tunnel construction. Really looking forward to this 🚇🎩
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Valentine’s Day Tours: A Thames Tunnel Love Story - Brunel Museum
This Valentine’s Day, explore the depths of love and history at the Brunel Museum. Discover the touching love story of Marc and Sophia Brunel, a tale of romance and resilience at the heart of one of t...
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February 10, 2025 at 2:41 PM
This Friday I'll be doing a Valentine's Day talk at the Brunel Museum with insights into the love story of Marc Brunel & his wife Sophia (aka my MC's parents 😊), and how she supported him during the Thames Tunnel construction. Really looking forward to this 🚇🎩
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I signed this petition today. 💪✍️
I love this fantastic indie cinema in the heart of the West End and watch the Muppet Christmas Carol singalong screenings there every year. ❤️
I love this fantastic indie cinema in the heart of the West End and watch the Muppet Christmas Carol singalong screenings there every year. ❤️
#SaveThePCC
Some of you may have read about the situation regarding our new landlord wishing to add a new redevelopment break clause, with only 6 months notice to our lease.
For now, we're simply asking you all to share & sign the petition below;
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Some of you may have read about the situation regarding our new landlord wishing to add a new redevelopment break clause, with only 6 months notice to our lease.
For now, we're simply asking you all to share & sign the petition below;
you.38degrees.org.uk/p/princechar...
Save The Prince Charles Cinema
The iconic Prince Charles Cinema in London’s West End future is under serious threat!
We are beyond disappointed that our landlords Zedwell LSQ Ltd and their ultimate parent company Criterion Capital...
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January 28, 2025 at 8:17 PM
I signed this petition today. 💪✍️
I love this fantastic indie cinema in the heart of the West End and watch the Muppet Christmas Carol singalong screenings there every year. ❤️
I love this fantastic indie cinema in the heart of the West End and watch the Muppet Christmas Carol singalong screenings there every year. ❤️
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Delighted to have a chapter and introductory blog about Notes on a Drowning featured as an exclusive on the Goldsboro Crime Collective.
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January 10, 2025 at 12:25 PM
Delighted to have a chapter and introductory blog about Notes on a Drowning featured as an exclusive on the Goldsboro Crime Collective.
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It's worth pulling this out ... So much in fashion history has been passed on via word of mouth or uncited assertion in text. I'm always interested in finding out when the received wisdom is correct/comes from actual memory of the period and when it's askew. 🗃️🪡
Right, but I don't know how much of that is based on primary sources vs. based on mid-20thc assumptions about taking an outfit from day to evening in one day. All I've found so far in the 19thc are references to it being economical, but not whether it was a quiet economy or blatant.
January 10, 2025 at 8:27 PM
It's worth pulling this out ... So much in fashion history has been passed on via word of mouth or uncited assertion in text. I'm always interested in finding out when the received wisdom is correct/comes from actual memory of the period and when it's askew. 🗃️🪡
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National Trust to restore nature across area bigger than Greater London
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National Trust to restore nature across area bigger than Greater London
Charity reveals plans to create 250,000 hectares of nature-rich landscape as it marks 130th anniversary
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January 10, 2025 at 9:44 AM
National Trust to restore nature across area bigger than Greater London
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With the help of author & #morse expert @dvbishop.com we've created a free walking map of #oxford featuring key points of interest from the Morse/ #endeavour #tvseries & #crimefiction books from @panmacmillan.bsky.social. Free to download so share away! interviewroomone.com/morses-oxfor...
January 10, 2025 at 9:28 AM
With the help of author & #morse expert @dvbishop.com we've created a free walking map of #oxford featuring key points of interest from the Morse/ #endeavour #tvseries & #crimefiction books from @panmacmillan.bsky.social. Free to download so share away! interviewroomone.com/morses-oxfor...
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Here’s a thing. The majority of the entries so far have been poems. We added a poetry category for the 2025 #Curae and I’m so very glad we did. ❤️
Please share and share again - the demise of twitter definitely stops us getting the word out more. The second #curae literary prize - a special literary award for unpaid carers - has just opened for a second time. thecuraeprize.uk You’ve got until 1/03 to enter!
The Curae Prize
A writing prize - just for writers who are also carers
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January 4, 2025 at 6:46 PM
Here’s a thing. The majority of the entries so far have been poems. We added a poetry category for the 2025 #Curae and I’m so very glad we did. ❤️
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An utterly compelling fictional imagining of 3 iconic women destined to become famous names, this book is a fantastic read with full on echoes of Taylor Jenkins Reid... Full review: #booksky
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The Socialites
I’ve never agreed with the old adage that our schools days are the best of our lives. Yes it may have been a time without all the responsibilities of adulthood, unbeset by financial or famili…
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January 4, 2025 at 6:26 PM
An utterly compelling fictional imagining of 3 iconic women destined to become famous names, this book is a fantastic read with full on echoes of Taylor Jenkins Reid... Full review: #booksky
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Just posted the programme for next term for @long18thsem.bsky.social at @ihrlibrary.bsky.social Very much looking forward to all the papers. Do join us! All welcome (but please register). www.history.ac.uk/seminars/bri...
British History in the Long 18th Century
A forum for debate on all aspects of research into the history of Britain and associated regions during the long eighteenth century.
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December 20, 2024 at 3:24 PM
Just posted the programme for next term for @long18thsem.bsky.social at @ihrlibrary.bsky.social Very much looking forward to all the papers. Do join us! All welcome (but please register). www.history.ac.uk/seminars/bri...
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Looking for some new authors to obsess over in 2025? Here’s my starter packs with some of this year’s debuts! Can’t wait to read their books #BookSky
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January 2, 2025 at 1:05 PM
Looking for some new authors to obsess over in 2025? Here’s my starter packs with some of this year’s debuts! Can’t wait to read their books #BookSky
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