12th Century
Girl In A Red Tunic
At the end of the 12th century, England is in the grip of a very cold winter. Food is short…
The Silent Man
(1) 1190, Glastonbury. With the discovery of the bones of King Arthur and Queen Guinevere, business is booming. Hereward and…
The Elixir of Death
Editors' choice
AD 1195. ‘Crowner John’ – otherwise the splendidly-named Sir John de Wolfe, black-haired and frequently bad tempered – is…
The Duchess of Aquitaine
Ah! A novel about Eleanor that covers her days before Henry II! The historical facts surrounding Eleanor’s life with…
Green Jasper
(1) 1193. The Third Crusade is over, but King Richard I is missing. Is he dead? Captured? No one knows.…
The Telling Pool
Set in the Welsh Marches during the late 12th century, lThe Telling Pool recounts the quest of a young Welsh…
The Buried Cross
Glastonbury 1190. Fire has destroyed Glastonbury’s famous cathedral. Among those affected are Hereward and Gwyneth Mason, aged 12 and 13.…
Roselynde
In 12th century England, King Richard I has ascended the throne of England. Lady Alinor Devaux is the heiress and…
Desiree
This novel is part of the Roselynde Chronicles. When both of Desiree of Exceat’s parents die, she is alone and…
Chains of Folly
Chains of Folly is the 4th Magdalene la Batarde mystery. Set in 1139 CE, the story plays out against the…
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