Fact Fiction Friday ~ We are Going Underground!

Continuing our new and regular feature here at Historical Fiction.  

Each Friday we will publish an historical fact based upon the date. Each fact will be accompanied by a book(s) title and perhaps a review or other snippet.

10th January 1863 ~ The world famous London Underground opened between Farringdon and London Paddington - The Book to accompany today's fact snippet is Underground London - Travel beneath the streets by Stephen Smith

Fact Fiction Friday ~ Joan of Arc

Today starts a new and regular feature here at Historical Fiction.

Each Friday we will publish an historical fact based upon the date. Each fact will be accompanied by a book(s) title and perhaps a review or other snippet.

So to kick off.....

3rd January 1431 - On this day Joan of Arc is handed over to Bishop Pierre Cauchon. The book to accompany today's fact is  The Story of Joan of Arc by Michael Morpurgo