The Book of Dame Frevisse: Margaret Frazer’s Medieval Mysteries
Margaret Frazer has written and published fifteen medieval mystery books thus far. These books are considered detective fiction.
Book Review: Rise of the Wolf, by Steven A. McKay
Bottom line: I can’t recommend this novel strongly enough. You should buy it now.
Literature in an Apocalyptic Age; or, How to End a Romance
No literature of the Middle Ages has so successfully captured the imagination of recent times as has the medieval romance.
The Archer’s Loss: England’s War, Fate’s Arrows
As England crumbles, so does Thomas as he rails against the world which has snatched life and love away from him so savagely. The end of the 116 year struggle between old foes shall be the making and breaking of a boy yet to develop into a man….
The Arrow of Sherwood by Lauren Johnson
My book review of Robin Hood tale, Arrow of Sherwood by Lauren Johnson.
BOOK REVIEW: The Tapestry by Nancy Bilyeau
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.
‘We Do Not Sow’: The Economics and Politics of A Song of Ice and Fire
George R.R. Martin’s fantasy epic A Song of Ice and Fire brilliantly illustrates a number of basic principles of political economy.
What’s New in Medieval Historical Fiction
Learn more about these books: See the Sister Fidelma mysteries Wikipedia entry Visit Gear-Gear.com, website for the authors Kathleen O’Neal Gear and W.…
Reinventing the Hero: Gardner’s Grendel and the Shifting Face of Beowulf in Popular Culture
In twentieth- and twenty-first century Anglophone culture, the impact of Beowulfiana — what we call that amorphous mass of materials that have accumulated around the poem — has been widespread yet subtle.
Caliburn: Merlin’s Tale
The best way to describe Virgil Renzulli’s Caliburn: Merlin’s Tale is as a King Arthur origin story, set in an alternate universe.
Review: The Holy Lance, by Andrew Latham
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.
The Beginning of Medieval Historical Fiction: Ten Novels from the 19th century
Historical fiction was just beginning as literary genre in the 19th century, but soon authors found success in writing about stories set in the Middle Ages.
Historical Lives in Fiction, Characters in Fiction: Are they the same people?
There is a strong relationship between history and fiction. The characters created by writers, either in historical novels and literary fiction, reflect that relationship. Many of the characteristics of fictional characters can also be ascribed to characters depicted in historical fiction and biographical writing.
‘Pilgrimage’, pilgrimage, and writing historical fiction
Dr. Pick discusses how she wrote and published a historical novel and the connection between academic writing and writing for a broader audience.
What’s New in Medieval Fiction
Here are seven recently published novels that will take you back to the Middle Ages!
Medieval Books for Christmas
It’s that time of year again – the mad scramble for the perfect Christmas gift for the historian, nerd, avid reader on your list. Here are a few suggestions for you – new releases for December and January!
‘There is more to the story than this, of course’: Character and Affect in Philippa Gregory’s The White Queen
Philippa Gregory has critiqued gendered representations of Elizabeth Woodville and has stated that her 2009 novel The White Queen fictionalises Woodville’s history with the aim of challenging such depictions.
INTERVIEW: A Conversation with SD Sykes about Plague Land
My interview with fiction author, SD Sykes about her fantastic medieval crime novel, Plague Land.
CONFERENCE: The Historical Novel Society – London 2014
My review of the recent Historical Novel Society conference that took place in London, England.
BOOK REVIEW: Plague Land by SD Sykes
My review of SD Sykes brilliant medieval thriller, Plague Land.
BOOK REVIEW: A Triple Knot by Emma Campion
BOOK REVIEW: A Triple Knot by Emma Campion I had the pleasure of reading another Emma Campion (Candace Robb) novel recently. Campion, who…
A Song of Fantasy Traditions: How A Song of Ice and Fire Subverts Traditions of Women in Tolkienesque Fantasy
I will show how Martin is working against the tradition of marginalized female characters in the fantasy genre.
Book Review: An Unsuitable Princess, by Jane Rosenberg LaForge
The fantasy breaks up the troubling narcissism of the diary, while the diary gives the fantasy its grounding and meaning.
Staging Medievalisms: Touching the Middle Ages through Contemporary Performance
Examining the Middle Ages through modern eyes: movies, TV, stage, tourism and books. How do we perform the Middle Ages?
The history of foxglove poisoning, was Edward IV a victim?
The history of foxglove poisoning, was Edward IV a victim? Peter Stride (University of Queensland School of Medicine, Australia) Fiona Winston-Brown (Librarian, Redcliffe…