Lorna Hunting
@lornahunting.bsky.social
I write about fictional people in the 1850s/60s set in Cumberland, UK, and the West Coast of Canada. In a "previous life" I taught Chinese history at SOAS, (Dr Chatterton), and now I'm retired I write and read a lot.
THE COLVILLE SERIES - sweeping historical fiction saga set in the mid-19th century Canadian coal mines. Intrepid pioneers embark on an adventure of love, tragedy, and triumph. Bk 3 forthcoming.
• Book one: amazon.co.uk/dp/1913719383
eBook amazon.co.uk/dp/B09HR2SDCJ
Free with #KU
lornahunting.com
• Book one: amazon.co.uk/dp/1913719383
eBook amazon.co.uk/dp/B09HR2SDCJ
Free with #KU
lornahunting.com
March 29, 2025 at 10:39 AM
THE COLVILLE SERIES - sweeping historical fiction saga set in the mid-19th century Canadian coal mines. Intrepid pioneers embark on an adventure of love, tragedy, and triumph. Bk 3 forthcoming.
• Book one: amazon.co.uk/dp/1913719383
eBook amazon.co.uk/dp/B09HR2SDCJ
Free with #KU
lornahunting.com
• Book one: amazon.co.uk/dp/1913719383
eBook amazon.co.uk/dp/B09HR2SDCJ
Free with #KU
lornahunting.com
I saw these raw cotton balls in a posh dress shop window in London. They fit in very nicely with one of the main themes in my Shackleton's book three - "The Shackletons of Chapel St".
amazon.co.uk/dp/1036907694
lornahunting.com for details of all my books.
amazon.co.uk/dp/1036907694
lornahunting.com for details of all my books.
January 25, 2025 at 2:49 PM
I saw these raw cotton balls in a posh dress shop window in London. They fit in very nicely with one of the main themes in my Shackleton's book three - "The Shackletons of Chapel St".
amazon.co.uk/dp/1036907694
lornahunting.com for details of all my books.
amazon.co.uk/dp/1036907694
lornahunting.com for details of all my books.
The Shackletons of Whitehaven - Books one and two of the Shackleton shipping family saga set in the 1860s. In PB and #KU Book two in #Audible Book three "in production".
amazon.co.uk/dp/1913719634
Read more about these books and me at lornahunting.com
amazon.co.uk/dp/1913719634
Read more about these books and me at lornahunting.com
December 13, 2024 at 3:34 PM
The Shackletons of Whitehaven - Books one and two of the Shackleton shipping family saga set in the 1860s. In PB and #KU Book two in #Audible Book three "in production".
amazon.co.uk/dp/1913719634
Read more about these books and me at lornahunting.com
amazon.co.uk/dp/1913719634
Read more about these books and me at lornahunting.com
I've been neglecting my blue sky account - shame on me, but I'm right on with it now. Here I am - author, blogger, reviewer, - drop by and say Hi and check me out at lornahunting.com.
November 18, 2024 at 11:08 AM
I've been neglecting my blue sky account - shame on me, but I'm right on with it now. Here I am - author, blogger, reviewer, - drop by and say Hi and check me out at lornahunting.com.
The Colville Series set in Canada 🇨🇦 and the Shackleton Series set in Cumberland UK 🇬🇧 Historical fiction set in the Victorian era. lornahunting.com
#WritingCommunity #books #library #histfic #Victorianfiction
#WritingCommunity #books #library #histfic #Victorianfiction
September 11, 2024 at 4:44 PM
The Colville Series set in Canada 🇨🇦 and the Shackleton Series set in Cumberland UK 🇬🇧 Historical fiction set in the Victorian era. lornahunting.com
#WritingCommunity #books #library #histfic #Victorianfiction
#WritingCommunity #books #library #histfic #Victorianfiction
Anybody know what plant this is? It and its twin have flowered all summer and still going strong. I must buy some next year, but what to ask for?
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September 11, 2024 at 10:32 AM
Anybody know what plant this is? It and its twin have flowered all summer and still going strong. I must buy some next year, but what to ask for?
lornahinting.com
lornahinting.com
Follow the trials and tribulations of Fergus Shackleton, only son of a shipping family, Becky Moss from the Indian King in Roper Street, and Rory Rooke, a young pit lad.
amazon.co.uk/dp/1913719634 #KU
Book one in #audible #histfic #romance #historicalfiction #whitehaven #Cumbria
amazon.co.uk/dp/1913719634 #KU
Book one in #audible #histfic #romance #historicalfiction #whitehaven #Cumbria
May 25, 2024 at 9:50 AM
Follow the trials and tribulations of Fergus Shackleton, only son of a shipping family, Becky Moss from the Indian King in Roper Street, and Rory Rooke, a young pit lad.
amazon.co.uk/dp/1913719634 #KU
Book one in #audible #histfic #romance #historicalfiction #whitehaven #Cumbria
amazon.co.uk/dp/1913719634 #KU
Book one in #audible #histfic #romance #historicalfiction #whitehaven #Cumbria
@Sinobevan So enjoyed your, and Susan Daravulu's, fascinating book launch lecture this evening on "One Man Talking: Selected Essays of Shao Xunmei 1929 - 1939." Poet, writer, publisher. A must buy for those interested in 1930s Shanghai (like me!) @michelhockx
@HelenWangLondon
@HelenWangLondon
May 2, 2024 at 6:55 PM
@Sinobevan So enjoyed your, and Susan Daravulu's, fascinating book launch lecture this evening on "One Man Talking: Selected Essays of Shao Xunmei 1929 - 1939." Poet, writer, publisher. A must buy for those interested in 1930s Shanghai (like me!) @michelhockx
@HelenWangLondon
@HelenWangLondon
LAST DAY for KINDLE PROMOTION. 99P
The Shackletons of Whitehaven - historical fiction, romance.
"I loved this book. A gorgeous tale of fledgling love between Fergus and Becky".
amazon.co.uk/dp/B0BCWBF31D
Learn more at www.lornahunting.com
The Shackletons of Whitehaven - historical fiction, romance.
"I loved this book. A gorgeous tale of fledgling love between Fergus and Becky".
amazon.co.uk/dp/B0BCWBF31D
Learn more at www.lornahunting.com
April 30, 2024 at 6:07 AM
LAST DAY for KINDLE PROMOTION. 99P
The Shackletons of Whitehaven - historical fiction, romance.
"I loved this book. A gorgeous tale of fledgling love between Fergus and Becky".
amazon.co.uk/dp/B0BCWBF31D
Learn more at www.lornahunting.com
The Shackletons of Whitehaven - historical fiction, romance.
"I loved this book. A gorgeous tale of fledgling love between Fergus and Becky".
amazon.co.uk/dp/B0BCWBF31D
Learn more at www.lornahunting.com
PENULTIMATE PROMOTION DAY – 99p on KINDLE. 🎉🥳❤️99p
Book 1 of THE SHACKLETON SAGA. Meet Fergus, Becky, Rory and his dog Charlie living in Whitehaven in 1861. (Think Onedin Line.) Top 5 star review - "It will engage and entertain you." amazon.co.uk/dp/B0BCWBF31D Go to lornahunting.com for more.
Book 1 of THE SHACKLETON SAGA. Meet Fergus, Becky, Rory and his dog Charlie living in Whitehaven in 1861. (Think Onedin Line.) Top 5 star review - "It will engage and entertain you." amazon.co.uk/dp/B0BCWBF31D Go to lornahunting.com for more.
April 29, 2024 at 8:02 AM
PENULTIMATE PROMOTION DAY – 99p on KINDLE. 🎉🥳❤️99p
Book 1 of THE SHACKLETON SAGA. Meet Fergus, Becky, Rory and his dog Charlie living in Whitehaven in 1861. (Think Onedin Line.) Top 5 star review - "It will engage and entertain you." amazon.co.uk/dp/B0BCWBF31D Go to lornahunting.com for more.
Book 1 of THE SHACKLETON SAGA. Meet Fergus, Becky, Rory and his dog Charlie living in Whitehaven in 1861. (Think Onedin Line.) Top 5 star review - "It will engage and entertain you." amazon.co.uk/dp/B0BCWBF31D Go to lornahunting.com for more.
The wisteria's finally out - been a bit slow, but loads more flowers than last year.
April 28, 2024 at 8:32 AM
The wisteria's finally out - been a bit slow, but loads more flowers than last year.
DAY 5 KINDLE PROMOTION - 99p 🎉🥳❤️
amazon.co.uk/dp/B0BCWBF31D
Historical fiction set in the 1850/60s. Book 1 of the Shackleton series. (think Onedin Line) Sign up for my newsletter at lornahunting.com for news and future giveaways.
#saga #romance #Whitehaven #readers #kindlereaders #victoriansaga
amazon.co.uk/dp/B0BCWBF31D
Historical fiction set in the 1850/60s. Book 1 of the Shackleton series. (think Onedin Line) Sign up for my newsletter at lornahunting.com for news and future giveaways.
#saga #romance #Whitehaven #readers #kindlereaders #victoriansaga
April 28, 2024 at 8:28 AM
DAY 5 KINDLE PROMOTION - 99p 🎉🥳❤️
amazon.co.uk/dp/B0BCWBF31D
Historical fiction set in the 1850/60s. Book 1 of the Shackleton series. (think Onedin Line) Sign up for my newsletter at lornahunting.com for news and future giveaways.
#saga #romance #Whitehaven #readers #kindlereaders #victoriansaga
amazon.co.uk/dp/B0BCWBF31D
Historical fiction set in the 1850/60s. Book 1 of the Shackleton series. (think Onedin Line) Sign up for my newsletter at lornahunting.com for news and future giveaways.
#saga #romance #Whitehaven #readers #kindlereaders #victoriansaga
KINDLE PROMOTION ❤️ 99p ❤️Day 4
Enjoyed The Onedin Line? This is for you. Meet Fergus Shackleton, Becky Moss and Rory Rooke - 3 people from different backgrounds who come together in 19th C Whitehaven. amazon.co.uk/Shackletons.../dp/B0BCWBF31D #Kindlehistfic #readers #victoriansaga #Victorianromance
Enjoyed The Onedin Line? This is for you. Meet Fergus Shackleton, Becky Moss and Rory Rooke - 3 people from different backgrounds who come together in 19th C Whitehaven. amazon.co.uk/Shackletons.../dp/B0BCWBF31D #Kindlehistfic #readers #victoriansaga #Victorianromance
April 27, 2024 at 8:02 AM
KINDLE PROMOTION ❤️ 99p ❤️Day 4
Enjoyed The Onedin Line? This is for you. Meet Fergus Shackleton, Becky Moss and Rory Rooke - 3 people from different backgrounds who come together in 19th C Whitehaven. amazon.co.uk/Shackletons.../dp/B0BCWBF31D #Kindlehistfic #readers #victoriansaga #Victorianromance
Enjoyed The Onedin Line? This is for you. Meet Fergus Shackleton, Becky Moss and Rory Rooke - 3 people from different backgrounds who come together in 19th C Whitehaven. amazon.co.uk/Shackletons.../dp/B0BCWBF31D #Kindlehistfic #readers #victoriansaga #Victorianromance
Just beginning Richard Ford's "The Lay of the Land". I loved his "Canada". With a TBR list growing very day I choose a book with 700 + pages? Crazy or what? lornahunting.com #amreading #authorslife #Fridayreading #booknerd #bookshelf
April 26, 2024 at 8:19 AM
Just beginning Richard Ford's "The Lay of the Land". I loved his "Canada". With a TBR list growing very day I choose a book with 700 + pages? Crazy or what? lornahunting.com #amreading #authorslife #Fridayreading #booknerd #bookshelf
PROMOTION 🥳99p PROMOTION 🎉99p
DAY 3 Click here amazon.co.uk/dp/B0BCWBF31D to take you to the FREE amazon "READ SAMPLE" or "AUDIBLE SAMPLE" under the cover photo. (check it out below) Romance, shipping, and adventure in Victorian Cumberland. #Kindle
DAY 3 Click here amazon.co.uk/dp/B0BCWBF31D to take you to the FREE amazon "READ SAMPLE" or "AUDIBLE SAMPLE" under the cover photo. (check it out below) Romance, shipping, and adventure in Victorian Cumberland. #Kindle
April 26, 2024 at 7:54 AM
PROMOTION 🥳99p PROMOTION 🎉99p
DAY 3 Click here amazon.co.uk/dp/B0BCWBF31D to take you to the FREE amazon "READ SAMPLE" or "AUDIBLE SAMPLE" under the cover photo. (check it out below) Romance, shipping, and adventure in Victorian Cumberland. #Kindle
DAY 3 Click here amazon.co.uk/dp/B0BCWBF31D to take you to the FREE amazon "READ SAMPLE" or "AUDIBLE SAMPLE" under the cover photo. (check it out below) Romance, shipping, and adventure in Victorian Cumberland. #Kindle
" - She wrote his name in the ledger then looked up.
'One of the shipping Shackletons from Tangier St?'
'Yes, is that a bad thing?' - "
DAY 2
PROMOTION ❤️🥳🎉 99p Kindle PROMOTION 99p
www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0BCWBF31D
#kindle #Whitehaven #histfic
click here lornahunting.com for more about my books and me.
'One of the shipping Shackletons from Tangier St?'
'Yes, is that a bad thing?' - "
DAY 2
PROMOTION ❤️🥳🎉 99p Kindle PROMOTION 99p
www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0BCWBF31D
#kindle #Whitehaven #histfic
click here lornahunting.com for more about my books and me.
April 25, 2024 at 8:19 AM
" - She wrote his name in the ledger then looked up.
'One of the shipping Shackletons from Tangier St?'
'Yes, is that a bad thing?' - "
DAY 2
PROMOTION ❤️🥳🎉 99p Kindle PROMOTION 99p
www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0BCWBF31D
#kindle #Whitehaven #histfic
click here lornahunting.com for more about my books and me.
'One of the shipping Shackletons from Tangier St?'
'Yes, is that a bad thing?' - "
DAY 2
PROMOTION ❤️🥳🎉 99p Kindle PROMOTION 99p
www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0BCWBF31D
#kindle #Whitehaven #histfic
click here lornahunting.com for more about my books and me.
8.30 am SURPRISE DELIVERY from Amazon this morning. - HOOF DOCTOR which "preserves healthy hoof structure". Right name and address, but no paperwork and most definitely NO HORSE. However, I do like the little brush. #authorslife #horses #hooves #horsestuff
Check out my bio link at lornahunting.com
Check out my bio link at lornahunting.com
April 25, 2024 at 7:55 AM
8.30 am SURPRISE DELIVERY from Amazon this morning. - HOOF DOCTOR which "preserves healthy hoof structure". Right name and address, but no paperwork and most definitely NO HORSE. However, I do like the little brush. #authorslife #horses #hooves #horsestuff
Check out my bio link at lornahunting.com
Check out my bio link at lornahunting.com
PROMOTION 🥳🥳PROMOTION 99p Kindle
CLICK HERE www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0BCWBF31D to take you to the FREE amazon "READ SAMPLE" or "AUDIBLE SAMPLE" under the cover photo. (check it out below)'
Meet Fergus, Becky, and Rory. Romance, shipping, and adventure in Victorian Cumberland.
#Kindle
CLICK HERE www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0BCWBF31D to take you to the FREE amazon "READ SAMPLE" or "AUDIBLE SAMPLE" under the cover photo. (check it out below)'
Meet Fergus, Becky, and Rory. Romance, shipping, and adventure in Victorian Cumberland.
#Kindle
April 24, 2024 at 11:06 AM
PROMOTION 🥳🥳PROMOTION 99p Kindle
CLICK HERE www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0BCWBF31D to take you to the FREE amazon "READ SAMPLE" or "AUDIBLE SAMPLE" under the cover photo. (check it out below)'
Meet Fergus, Becky, and Rory. Romance, shipping, and adventure in Victorian Cumberland.
#Kindle
CLICK HERE www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0BCWBF31D to take you to the FREE amazon "READ SAMPLE" or "AUDIBLE SAMPLE" under the cover photo. (check it out below)'
Meet Fergus, Becky, and Rory. Romance, shipping, and adventure in Victorian Cumberland.
#Kindle
This is what this author's desk looks like today I'm over the 30K hurdle and on 34,309. I've a letter to write that needs technical info so I'm trawling the papers for 1861. Probably the weekend before I hit 35K. You can check me and my books out at lornahunting.com #authorslife #desks #research
April 24, 2024 at 9:47 AM
This is what this author's desk looks like today I'm over the 30K hurdle and on 34,309. I've a letter to write that needs technical info so I'm trawling the papers for 1861. Probably the weekend before I hit 35K. You can check me and my books out at lornahunting.com #authorslife #desks #research
ON KINDLE ❤️ PROMOTION ❤️ 99P
Enjoyed The Onedin Line? Then this is for you.
Meet Fergus Shackleton, Becky Moss and Rory Rooke - three people from different backgrounds destined to come together in 19th century Whitehaven, Cumberland.
www.amazon.co.uk/Shackletons-...
Enjoyed The Onedin Line? Then this is for you.
Meet Fergus Shackleton, Becky Moss and Rory Rooke - three people from different backgrounds destined to come together in 19th century Whitehaven, Cumberland.
www.amazon.co.uk/Shackletons-...
April 24, 2024 at 8:56 AM
ON KINDLE ❤️ PROMOTION ❤️ 99P
Enjoyed The Onedin Line? Then this is for you.
Meet Fergus Shackleton, Becky Moss and Rory Rooke - three people from different backgrounds destined to come together in 19th century Whitehaven, Cumberland.
www.amazon.co.uk/Shackletons-...
Enjoyed The Onedin Line? Then this is for you.
Meet Fergus Shackleton, Becky Moss and Rory Rooke - three people from different backgrounds destined to come together in 19th century Whitehaven, Cumberland.
www.amazon.co.uk/Shackletons-...
PROMOTION 💘- PROMOTION 💘99p #Kindle
99p on kindle. Starting today for one week - Book 1 in the Shackleton saga. Historical fiction with romance. amazon.co.uk/Shackletons..... #kindlereaders #goodstory #1860s #histficwriter #bookobsessed #99p #ku
99p on kindle. Starting today for one week - Book 1 in the Shackleton saga. Historical fiction with romance. amazon.co.uk/Shackletons..... #kindlereaders #goodstory #1860s #histficwriter #bookobsessed #99p #ku
April 24, 2024 at 8:04 AM
PROMOTION 💘- PROMOTION 💘99p #Kindle
99p on kindle. Starting today for one week - Book 1 in the Shackleton saga. Historical fiction with romance. amazon.co.uk/Shackletons..... #kindlereaders #goodstory #1860s #histficwriter #bookobsessed #99p #ku
99p on kindle. Starting today for one week - Book 1 in the Shackleton saga. Historical fiction with romance. amazon.co.uk/Shackletons..... #kindlereaders #goodstory #1860s #histficwriter #bookobsessed #99p #ku
One of my beta readers gave me this Stamford postcard - isn't it wonderful? www.TownArt.Co.UK Looks great on my desk.
#Stamford #histfic #FunFriday #deskclutter
#Stamford #histfic #FunFriday #deskclutter
March 29, 2024 at 7:41 AM
One of my beta readers gave me this Stamford postcard - isn't it wonderful? www.TownArt.Co.UK Looks great on my desk.
#Stamford #histfic #FunFriday #deskclutter
#Stamford #histfic #FunFriday #deskclutter
Me and my author chums - in alphabetical order - Lizzie Lamb, Ros Rendle, and Adrienne Vaughan. And a good light lunch was enjoyed by all. #authorslife #romance #histfic #KU
March 28, 2024 at 4:19 PM
Me and my author chums - in alphabetical order - Lizzie Lamb, Ros Rendle, and Adrienne Vaughan. And a good light lunch was enjoyed by all. #authorslife #romance #histfic #KU
Thank you British Columbia History for listing "Called to Vancouver Island" in the Historical fiction recently released section of this Spring's issue. Grace's story set in 1854.
🇨🇦 amazon.co.ca/dp/1913719928
🇬🇧 amazon.co.uk/dp/1913719928
#KU lornahunting.com #BChistory
🇨🇦 amazon.co.ca/dp/1913719928
🇬🇧 amazon.co.uk/dp/1913719928
#KU lornahunting.com #BChistory
March 25, 2024 at 11:51 AM
Thank you British Columbia History for listing "Called to Vancouver Island" in the Historical fiction recently released section of this Spring's issue. Grace's story set in 1854.
🇨🇦 amazon.co.ca/dp/1913719928
🇬🇧 amazon.co.uk/dp/1913719928
#KU lornahunting.com #BChistory
🇨🇦 amazon.co.ca/dp/1913719928
🇬🇧 amazon.co.uk/dp/1913719928
#KU lornahunting.com #BChistory
DOUBLE DELIVERY DAY - my author's copies and some amazing 1862 maps of Whitehaven from the National Library of Scotland. Lots of nooks and crannies for my characters to visit in my as yet untitled book 3.
The Shackletons of Coates Lane - amazon.co.uk/dp/1913719995 #KU #histfic
The Shackletons of Coates Lane - amazon.co.uk/dp/1913719995 #KU #histfic
March 19, 2024 at 11:34 AM
DOUBLE DELIVERY DAY - my author's copies and some amazing 1862 maps of Whitehaven from the National Library of Scotland. Lots of nooks and crannies for my characters to visit in my as yet untitled book 3.
The Shackletons of Coates Lane - amazon.co.uk/dp/1913719995 #KU #histfic
The Shackletons of Coates Lane - amazon.co.uk/dp/1913719995 #KU #histfic