Helen Hollick
On the Account
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From the mists of Exmoor to the bustle of Bristol in the early 18th century, this fifth instalment of the…
1066 Turned Upside Down
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This volume is a collection of short stories by nine well-known authors, all concerned with the same theme – the…
Pirate Code
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“In the sexiest pirate contest, Capt Jesamiah Acorne gives Johnny Depp’s Jack Sparrow a run for his money” so runs…
Ripples in the Sand: The Fourth Voyage of Captain Jesamiah Acorne
Former pirate Jesamiah Acorne and his wife Tiola are sailing to England aboard the Sea Witch from the colonies with…
Bring It Close
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Pardoned by the king for acts of piracy, Jesamiah Acorne is to wed Tiola, a midwife, healer and white witch.…
I Am The Chosen King
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There are many historical fiction authors I admire: writers who can tell a good story, keep my interest, and whisk…
The Forever Queen
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The Forever Queen follows the career of Norman lady Emma from the time she is married at thirteen to Anglo-Saxon…
Pendragon’s Banner
Pendragon’s Banner, the second book in Helen Hollick’s take on the Arthurian legend, follows closely behind The Kingmaking. Arthur has…
The Kingmaking
This first installment in the Pendragon’s Banner trilogy is a pure delight in every way. Claiming to be “a novel…
Sea Witch
I really wanted to read Helen Hollick’s latest book; an historical fantasy involving pirates and a white witch served up…
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