Helen Hollick
Pirate’s Revenge
I enjoy pirate-based stories so much I even write my own series, so I am somewhat hesitant to meet characters created…
A Swarming of Bees
England, Whitby, mid seventh century and at the height of crisis for the early Christian church when the celebration of…
Blackmore’s Treasure
Editors' choice
I am a fan of Barbara Erskine’s time slip novels—and this is a superb equivalent for younger readers, boys especially,…
The Sower of the Seeds of Dreams
Editors' choice
Roman Britain, 368 AD. Acting Primicerius Canio has become mixed up in the death of a suspected deserter who, in…
Floating Gold
Anyone who knows me will know I devour anything with a Tall Ship theme—so I was excited to receive Floating…
The Sower of the Seeds of Dreams
Editors' choice
Roman Britain, 368 AD. Acting Primicerius Canio has become mixed up in the death of a suspected deserter who, in…
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