Richard Lee
The Crowfield Demon
Set in an abbey in 1348, with a glossary explaining such terms as ‘triforium’ and ‘shawm’, there’s plenty of history…
Belle’s Song
I love Katie Grant’s writing. Her characters are very real, flawed, humorous – likeable. In this novel, she gives herself…
Bracelet of Bones
Editors' choice
Kevin Crossley-Holland inverts the Viking stereotypes with this sparkling and poetic story. His Vikings lust for trade, not war. Their…
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