Anna Belfrage
Regicide: Peter Abelard and the Great Jewel
After a clunky prologue, Regicide develops into a fast-paced and entertaining read, featuring the delightful Hilary the Englishman. Hilary is…
For King and Country
Editors' choice
When Henry de Grey left England to ride with his king in the third crusade, he was more of a…
Legionary — Gods & Emperor
In the late 4th century BC, the eastern parts of the Roman Empire are overrun by Goths, war-bands roaming freely…
The Voyage of Odysseus
Mr Iliffe has written a series of books featuring the Greek hero Odysseus, and in this, the fifth instalment, Troy…
The Magician’s Bride
Contracted to marry a stunted man who also possesses gifts of dark magic, young Gisla chooses instead to flee, leaping…
The Craigsmuir Affair
Editors' choice
Daisy Charlton is a young woman of artistic talent who dreams of furthering her art studies in London. In the…
A House Divided
Editors' choice
When this novel opens, Kate Munro has been living undercover for six years. Her husband is in France, fighting for…
Praetorian: The Great Game
Editors' choice
Truly excellent historical fiction takes the reader by the scruff of the neck and yanks him or her back to…
Back Behind Enemy Lines
Editors' choice
It must be said, from the start Back Behind Enemy Lines is not an easy book to read – nor…
Road to Knin
It is always nice to pick up a book that potentially will introduce you to new settings, and Road to…
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