My book review of Robin Hood tale, Arrow of Sherwood by Lauren Johnson.
The Viking Age: A Reader
July 30, 2015 By
I can’t recommend it highly enough for anyone who is interested in Vikings, especially those who are creating classes or researching. Good primary source collections are hard to find, and this is definitely one of them.
BOOK REVIEW: The Tapestry by Nancy Bilyeau
July 26, 2015 By
Joanna Stafford, our intrepid ex-Dominican super sleuth is at it again. This time, she’s hurled straight into the midst of plotting and deception at Henry VIII’s court.
Book Review: The Iron King, by Maurice Druon
July 16, 2015 By
Touted by George R.R. Martin as the original Game of Thrones, Druon’s series has enjoyed a resurgence in popularity recently, and can be found in major bookstores.
Book Review: Drout’s Quick and Easy Old English
June 17, 2015 By
It may seem a little incredible that anyone would need a textbook to learn an older version of his or her mother tongue, but learning Old English (Anglo-Saxon) takes some time and effort – and a good textbook.
Review: The Holy Lance, by Andrew Latham
March 24, 2015 By
Inside, what I came across was a solid tale based during the Third Crusade, in the aftermath of the dreadful battle at the Horns of Hattin.
Book Review: Knight of Jerusalem: a Biographical Novel of Balian d’Ibelin
November 26, 2014 By
Knight of Jerusalem is not simply an academic work of history dressed up as fiction – it is a well-plotted, tightly written tale that vividly depicts the life and times of an intrinsically interesting historical figure.
BOOK REVIEW: Plague Land by SD Sykes
September 4, 2014 By
My review of SD Sykes brilliant medieval thriller, Plague Land.
BOOK REVIEW: A Triple Knot by Emma Campion
July 29, 2014 By
BOOK REVIEW: A Triple Knot by Emma Campion I had the pleasure of reading another Emma Campion (Candace Robb) novel recently. Campion, who has written extensively about Alice Perrers, the royal mistress of King Edward III, in her hit, The King’s Mistress, is back on the shelves with a new book released this month entitled: A Triple Knot. This […]
Book Review: The Rhyme of King Harold
June 18, 2014 By
The Rhyme of King Harold is an entertaining way to learn more about the flip side of the Bayeux Tapestry and getting in touch with your Saxon roots.
Book Review: An Unsuitable Princess, by Jane Rosenberg LaForge
May 16, 2014 By
The fantasy breaks up the troubling narcissism of the diary, while the diary gives the fantasy its grounding and meaning.
BOOK REVIEW: “Defending the City of God” : A Medieval Queen, the First Crusades, and the Quest for Peace in Jerusalem, by Sharan Newman
May 9, 2014 By
This is my review of Sharan Newman’s latest book, Defending the City of God: A Medieval Queen, the First Crusades, and the Quest for Peace in Jerusalem.
Stained Glass: Radiant Art
April 21, 2014 By
Readers are treated to an overview of medieval stained glass as an art medium, an academic topic of study, and as a prized portion of the collection of the Getty.
BOOK REVIEWS: “The Chalice” by Nancy Bilyeau
April 8, 2014 By
My book review of Nancy Bilyeau’s, “The Chalice”.
BOOK REVIEW: A King’s Ransom – Sharon Kay Penman
March 23, 2014 By
A King’s Ransom is the follow up to Lionheart and tells the story of King Richard I’s imprisonment in Germany at the hands of Duke Leopold of Austria and Emperor Heinrich VI and of his battle to win back his Kingdom from his rapacious brother John.
Book Review: An Early Meal: A Viking Age Cookbook and Culinary Odyssey
March 6, 2014 By
A book that any non-academic Viking-enthusiast would love to have on their shelf or in their kitchen.
Book Review: The Cross and the Dragon, by Kim Rendfeld
January 25, 2014 By
Rendfeld skillfully presents what might have been facts, and entertains the reader at the same time.
Book Review: The Walls of Byzantium, by James Heneage
January 11, 2014 By
To get through this maze, Heneage employs the time proven and very useful conceit of human interest at its most personal level – a love story, not merely triangular but quadrilateral, plus the ardent love of place…
Book Review: The Winter Warrior, by James Wilde
January 5, 2014 By
Do you like Anglo-Saxons and Vikings and a lot of gore? You’ll probably like this book. Are you French? You probably won’t.
Book Review: Dangerous Women, edited by George R.R. Martin and Gardner Dozois
December 16, 2013 By
The twenty-one story anthology features a wide array of modern and historical fiction, sci-fi and fantasy.
Book Review: The Donation Of Constantine: A Novel, by Simon LeVay
December 15, 2013 By
Love conquers all. Even the Donation of Constantine.
Book Review: In the Footsteps of Anne Boleyn
December 6, 2013 By
It is particularly useful in that it brings together much (usually) scattered information into one place and links places, events and context together. It is a useful reference book with extensive links to further information.
The Norman Conquest: The Battle of Hastings and the Fall of Anglo-Saxon England
October 14, 2013 By
The Norman Conquest: The Battle of Hastings and the Fall of Anglo-Saxon England By Marc Morris Pegasus Books, 2013 ISBN: 978-1-60598-451-3 Publisher’s Description: An upstart French duke who sets out to conquer the most powerful and unified kingdom in Christendom.An invasion force on a scale not seen since the days of the Romans. One of the […]
Book Review: Ancient Treasures, by Brian Haughton
October 5, 2013 By
Many people dream of finding some long-lost treasure – to think that perhaps a chest full of gold is buried underneath their feet and that you can retrieve it with just a shovel!.
Templar (Graphic Novel)
September 21, 2013 By
Graphic novels that focus on the medieval period are getting more and more popular – and works like Templar are a good reason why. Set during the downfall of the Templar Order in 1307, it is a historical adventure story that combines action, humour and romance with some royal politics and a mysterious treasure.
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