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17/09/2026

Just a quick reminder that contrary to what Google Maps is suggesting - we are still open for business until December and not permanently closed. We have requested for the second time this month that this is corrected, and will be ensuring that this is updated when the time comes.

And a gentle reminder to anyone looking to make a change to a businesses details, please double check your facts before changing anything, as you may be harming their footfall.

Thank you!

17/09/2026

You can also pre-order from us... send us a message to reserve a copy now!

Coming 1st October 2026!

Pre-order a paperback copy directly from our website by scanning the QR code or clicking this link: https://payhip.com/b/YLqw3

16/09/2026

Coming soon...!

Coming sooner than you might think!

'A Tincture of Nightshade' will be released on Thursday 1st October 2026

Discover Louis getting a taste of his own medicine as a poisoner stalks the snowy streets of St Peter Port

15/09/2026

Even if you bought it from us... you can still leave a review on Amazon. Just saying!

Patricia Furstenberg, Historical Novel Society A silver cup is stolen in the dead of night. The next morning, a mysterious body is found murdered in the woods. The two unconnected crimes intertwine and the consequences are deadly. Louis de Vic must battle his inexperience and a political estab...

12/09/2026

Kelvin's weekly blog charts the ups and downs of his writing journey. This week he contemplates what it is like when your draft is as rough as a badger's behind...

https://kelvinwhelanbooks.com/my-week-in-writing/f/my-week-in-writing---12-september-2026

And a quick reminder, his next book 'A Tincture of Nightshade' is now available to pre-order. Send us a message or email us on [email protected] to reserve your copy!

Hello Everyone! I hope you had a lovely week. It's been a rather quiet one in the bookshop as everyone has returned to normal life following a glorious summer and in the face of the first proper autumn rain. It is the pe...

05/09/2026

We will be taking pre-orders for Kelvin's new book 'A Tincture of Nightshade', message or email us to reserve your copy!

Find out more on Kelvin's page: Kelvin Whelan Books

Or visit his website: www.kelvinwhelanbooks.com

Or read his blog: https://kelvinwhelanbooks.com/my-week-in-writing/f/my-week-in-writing---5-september-2026

29/08/2026

Did you know that our founder, Kelvin, has a blog?

Basically, it's a journal of his weekly ramblings about life as an author. It's available on his website, the link is below:

https://kelvinwhelanbooks.com/my-week-in-writing/f/my-week-in-writing---29-august-2026

You can even subscribe to receive an email update. So even though we are shutting our doors in December, you can still keep tabs on what Kelvin is up to!

Welcome back!

21/08/2026

Don't worry, there will be plenty of time for you to pick up a copy of Kelvin's new novel from us, as it will be out in October. However, if you are worried, you can always pre-order by emailing us on [email protected]!

Exciting News!

The proof copy of 'A Tincture of Nightshade' has finally arrived!

Set two years after the events depicted in 'A Trace of Corruption', the snowy streets of St Peter Port are erupting into sectarian violence. But Protestants celebrating the death of 'Bloody' Mary I have a deadly danger to contend with...

Louis de Vic must put aside his personal troubles and track down the murderous poisoner on the loose before they start hunting him

'A Tincture of Nightshade will be out soon. Cover and release date will be revealed in due course...

23/06/2026

Just a quick reminder that we will be closing at 14:30 today, open as normal tomorrow!