Season 7, Episode 1 - Madeline Martin
In the Season 7 premiere of History Through Fiction: The Podcast, host Colin Mustful chats with Madeline Martin, author of "The Booklover's Library." They delve into the life of widow Emma Taylor, exploring the legal constraints she faced in wartime Nottingham and the heart-wrenching choices of the Blitz, including pet sacrifices and sending children to safety. Martin shares insights on Emma's bond with books and introduces us to a vibrant cast of characters. She reflects on personal connections, the emotional craft of storytelling, and the significance of the novel's cover, all while celebrating literature's power to unite us.
See this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/6motK50yWNU
About the Author
Madeline Martin is a New York Times, USA Today, and International Bestselling author of historical fiction and historical romance with books that have been translated into over twenty different languages. She lives in sunny Florida with her two daughters (known collectively as the minions), two incredibly spoiled cats and a man so wonderful he's been dubbed Mr. Awesome. She is a die-hard history lover who will happily lose herself in research any day. When she's not writing, researching or 'moming', you can find her spending time with her family at Disney or sneaking a couple spoonfuls of Nutella while laughing over cat videos. She also loves research and travel, attributing her fascination with history to having spent most of her childhood as an Army brat in Germany. Check out her website for book club visits, reader guides for her historical fiction, upcoming events, book news and more: https://madelinemartin.com
