Author – Conn Iggulden Pages – 464 Genre – Historical Fiction Publishing Information – Penguin, March 2018 The One Sentence Review A thoroughly enjoyable story of the life of an Abbot in 10th century England, that is a lot more exciting than it sounds! The Blurb Tenth century England: a divided and broken country ofContinue reading “Dunstan – Review”
Category Archives: Historical Fiction
Essex Dogs – Review
Author – Dan Jones Pages – 456 Publishing Information – 15th September 2022, Head of Zeus Thankyou to Aries Fiction/Head of Zeus, Andrew Knowles and of course the author of the book, Dan Jones for having me on this blog tour for Essex Dogs. All views expressed are my honest opinions. Below you’ll find myContinue reading “Essex Dogs – Review”
The Children of Gods and Fighting Men – Review
Author – Shauna Lawless Pages – 434 Publishing Information – Ad Astra, Head of Zeus, September 2022. The One Sentence Review A triumphant debut that pulls you into late 10th century Ireland, expertly combining events inspired by real history with intriguing magic and an absolutely fantastic level of political intrigue and knowledge of the timeContinue reading “The Children of Gods and Fighting Men – Review”
Althingi: The Crescent and the Northern Star – Review
An exquisitely collated book that pulled me from my dreary English armchair to far off lands of harsh ice, arid sands and open seas. It has been a real privilege to read this Norse & Muslim historical fiction anthology from Muhammad Aurangzeb Ahmad and Josh Gillingham. The book features some excellent authors and stories thatContinue reading “Althingi: The Crescent and the Northern Star – Review”
Sistersong – Review
Author – Lucy HollandPages – 416 A very well written, charming historical fiction-fantasy with interesting characters and an obvious passion for the history and folklore, which shines throughout. Dark Ages Britain is a compelling yet challenging time period to set your story – there isn’t quite so much documented history as the commonly visited MedievalContinue reading “Sistersong – Review”
The Serpent Sword – Review
Author – Matthew HarffyPages – 346 A really fast paced and immersive historical fiction that throws you into the shield wall and doesn’t let you go! The Serpent Sword was such a fast paced, thrilling read, that I listened to on audiobook. Our main character is Beobrand, who is easy to love and root for,Continue reading “The Serpent Sword – Review”
The Devil and the Dark Water – Review
An interesting 17th century mystery with a ship setting and horror elements that work really well, though the ending may not please everyone. Author – Stuart TurtonPages – 463 The Devil and the Dark Water is a unique book many people will have in their list of top reads – it has been reviewed manyContinue reading “The Devil and the Dark Water – Review”
The Druid – Review
‘Taken’ meets Dark Age Britain in this action packed start to the Warrior Druid of Britain series. Author – Steven A. McKayThankyou to Steven for this ebook copy in exchange for a fair and honest review. Pages – 289 In the mists of modern day Scotland, Saxon warriors steal a princess – believed to beContinue reading “The Druid – Review”
Raven: Blood Eye – Review
Author – Giles Kristian Pages – 354 Format – Ebook Synopsis For two years Osric has lived a simple life, apprenticed to the mute old carpenter who took him in when others spurned him. But when Norsemen from across the sea burn his village, Osric is taken prisoner by these warriors. Their chief, Sigurd theContinue reading “Raven: Blood Eye – Review”
Spells and Spaceships 