Explora Books will display The Spinster I Once Knew by Kay Marie Perrin during the London Book Fair, taking place March 10–12, 2026, at Olympia London in Hammersmith, London, UK. The novel arrives at the fair as a quiet but firm statement about family history, women’s lives, and the stories that often survive only in fragments.

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, 11th Feb 2026 – Based on true events, The Spinster I Once Knew is a historically grounded novel shaped by memory, research, and lived detail. Perrin traces her family’s past back to 19th-century Colorado, following brothers Henry and Peter Schattinger as they move from factory labor into ranching life in the American West. Their choices, ambitions, and compromises form the backdrop for a later generation, culminating in the figure of Aunt Clara—an unmarried woman whose independence and privacy defined her place in the family, even as they left much unsaid.

The novel is told through the voice of a young narrator who observes more than she understands. This perspective gives the book its steady tension. Clara’s life is revealed slowly, through inherited objects, remembered visits, and the lingering presence of an old trunk that suggests far more than it explains. Perrin resists easy answers. Instead, she allows silence, routine, and small decisions to carry meaning.

What sets The Spinster I Once Knew apart is its balance between historical scope and personal focus. The book pays close attention to work, migration, and domestic life without turning its characters into symbols. Clara is not framed as a legend or a puzzle to be solved, but as a woman shaped by her time who made deliberate choices within its limits. The result is a portrait that feels grounded and lived-in, rather than shaped for effect.

Early readers have noted the book’s restraint and emotional clarity. Reviews point to Perrin’s careful prose and her ability to turn family research into narrative without losing intimacy. Book clubs, in particular, have responded to the way the novel opens conversations about inheritance, secrecy, and what families choose to preserve—or leave behind.

Perrin writes with both scholarly attention and personal care, drawing from genealogy and archival work while keeping the story accessible. Her aim is not to resolve the past, but to listen to it. The Spinster I Once Knew invites readers to reflect on the women whose lives were rarely documented and to consider how much meaning can rest in what was never fully explained.

At the London Book Fair, Explora Books will present The Spinster I Once Knew as a work that values patience, memory, and honest storytelling—qualities that continue to matter in historical fiction today.

The Spinster I Once Knew is available on Amazon and other major retailers.

About Explora Books 

Explora Books is a book marketing firm located in the heart of Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. The company specializes in self-publishing and marketing, taking pride in its exhaustive research and creative strategies that provide wider avenues for aspiring authors to gain recognition for their works. Explora Books aims to guide authors through the complexities of self-publishing, offering convenient solutions to navigate this process. The firm fosters and redefines creativity and innovation, setting new industry standards. Explora Books is dedicated to empowering authors globally.

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Explora Books is featuring The Hiding Place: Be Not Deceived by Paulette C. Hammack at the London Book Fair, taking place March 10–12, 2026, at Olympia London in Hammersmith, UK. This work of fiction is described by the author as appropriate for all ages and focuses on a situation where families deal with outside circumstances through faith and working together.

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, 11th Feb 2026 – The story is set in a small suburb, which, despite being surrounded by nature and feeling peaceful, cannot escape bureaucracy and outside control. The narrative quickly establishes a sense of daily life being subtly invaded by “the powers that be.” The main characters, the family of Rachael, a social worker, and Joshua, a church deacon, along with their children, Gabriella and Raphael, are introduced as a typical family living in ordinary times. This sense of normalcy is disrupted when their children come home from school discussing new textbooks that promote a new philosophy.

Hammack wrote this book starting in 2013, presenting it as a story about the world situation and God’s intervention. The book addresses the struggles and victories associated with daily Christian living. Testimonials praise the book for capturing the essence of the struggle and victory Christians face in daily living and for reminding the reader to be “alert to those things that are not what they seem.” The narrative structure uses short, focused chapters with titles like “Perception Is Entering In,” “Deception of the People,” and “Acquisition of the People.” The characters, including social workers, teachers, and church members, each face the central challenge of recognizing deception that has subtly entered their community.

A recurring concern in the story is the danger of not being alert, which allows people to fall into traps. The narrative features multiple interconnected families and individuals, such as Jeresah, a director for the Department of Human Services, and the counselor Monica and her sister, Moriah, all of whom become involved in the growing crisis. The story’s underlying message is one of overcoming fear and seeking guidance through faith.

Explora Books invites visitors to examine this timely fiction that explores how people react when they are forced to confront circumstances that threaten their personal lives and beliefs.

The Hiding Place: Be Not Deceived is available on Amazon and other major retailers.

About Explora Books 

Explora Books is a book marketing firm located in the heart of Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. The company specializes in self-publishing and marketing, taking pride in its exhaustive research and creative strategies that provide wider avenues for aspiring authors to gain recognition for their works. Explora Books aims to guide authors through the complexities of self-publishing, offering convenient solutions to navigate this process. The firm fosters and redefines creativity and innovation, setting new industry standards. Explora Books is dedicated to empowering authors globally.

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Organization: Explora Books Ltd

Contact Person: Simon Pratt

Website: https://explorabooks.com/home

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Contact Number: +16043306795

Address:Jameson Offices, 838 W Hastings St w, Vancouver, BC V6C 0A6, Canada

City: Vancouver

State: British Columbia

Country:Canada

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Explora Books will feature Burning Desire to Fly by Charles Cone during the 2026 London Book Fair, taking place March 10-12, 2026, at Olympia London. The book is a memoir that balances the demands of military service with the quiet, persistent commitments of family life, marking the author’s recent 100th birthday on January 5th. The book offers a look at a life shaped not only by aviation but also by responsibility, devotion, and careful attention to those closest to him.

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, 11th Feb 2026 – From his childhood in rural New York during the Great Depression, Cone’s life was marked by challenge and determination. The loss of his mother, financial hardship, and health obstacles might have closed the path to flight, yet Cone’s determination to fly became a guiding principle. He earned his wings through the Navy’s rigorous cadet program in World War II, then continued his military career in the Air Force, with service spanning Korea, the Cold War, and active duty in Vietnam. In each chapter, service is not presented as duty alone; it is paired with awareness of the costs to his family and the constant negotiation between personal ambition and shared life.

Cone’s family plays a central role in the story. His wife, Jo, and their children endured frequent moves, long absences, and the uncertainty of military life. The memoir does not shy away from these challenges, offering reflections from his children on the strain and the support that defined their household. Through these passages, the reader sees the human side of service—the ways devotion to country intersects with devotion to home.

Beyond military accomplishments, Burning Desire to Fly details Cone’s later years as a volunteer pilot, transporting patients who needed medical care. These acts, quietly rendered, reflect a continuing commitment to service and community. The recently released book trailer offers a visual entry point into this layered narrative, reflecting a memoir that values steadiness over spectacle and experience over performance.

Structured around the themes of persistence, faith, and dedication, the memoir provides a window into both the technical and personal aspects of a life in flight. Readers are invited to consider the balance of duty and family, and the choices that define a life lived in both spheres.

Watch the book trailer and stay tuned to Explora Books’ official platforms for updates on the upcoming new edition of Burning Desire to Fly.

About Explora Books 

Explora Books is a Vancouver-based firm helping authors break through the noise of the self-publishing world. Our mission is pushing the boundaries of creativity in amplifying your story globally. Creativity reimagined. Using focused research and strategic marketing, we give writers clear paths to visibility and measurable growth. Our team simplifies each stage of self-publishing with practical guidance and reliable support. Committed to innovation and high standards, Explora Books works to give authors a real chance to be seen, heard, and published on their own terms.

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Organization: Explora Books Ltd

Contact Person: Simon Pratt

Website: https://explorabooks.com/home

Email: Send Email

Contact Number: +16043306795

Address:Jameson Offices, 838 W Hastings St w, Vancouver, BC V6C 0A6, Canada

City: Vancouver

State: British Columbia

Country:Canada

Release id:41258

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