Archives by Tag 'Medieval'
‘Flowers for Alys’ by Irene M. Redpath
So far, I haven’t had much luck with the books of which I’ve received free copies for review from Goodreads and LibraryThing. More often than not, I read the descriptions thinking “Oooh, what an interesting concept!” and eagerly click the request button but the books haven’t really lived up to my expectations when they’ve arrived. [...]
‘Baudolino’ by Umberto Eco
first came into my possession when I was helping a friend sort through some of his books at university when he moved from a large room into a much smaller one. When I unearthed this book, he expressed surprise that I hadn’t already read it and then insisted that I rehome it as naturally, being [...]
Review: ‘Child of the Phoenix’ by Barbara Erskine
Title: Author: Barbara Erskine Published: Harper Collins, 1994, pp. 1086. Originally published 1992 Genre: Historical fiction Blurb: In 1218 an extraordinary princess is born, whose mystical powers and unquenchable spirit will alter the course of history… Raised by her fiercely Welsh nurse to support the Celtic cause against the predatory English king, Princess Eleyne is [...]
Review: ‘The Pillars of the Earth’ by Ken Follett
Title: Author: Ken Follett Published: Pan, 1999, pp. 1076. Originally published 1989 Genre: Historical fiction Blurb: 1123. A time of violent civil war, famine, religious strife and battles for royal succession And a time when man’s greatest skills and aspirations gave birth to a daring and impossible dream — the building of the magnificent cathedral [...]
Review: ‘Fire and Shadow’ by David Hillier
It is the time of the Third Crusade, and Isabel is about to marry when her parents are murdered. She suspects the Earl de Mortaine is involved, and learns that he is trying to eliminate the king’s supporters while the king is fighting in Jerusalem. Isabel travels there to report what is happening. (Goodreads Summary) [...]