Crucible (Sigma Force #14)
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Arriving home on Christmas Eve, Commander Gray Pierce discovers his house ransacked, his pregnant...
I, Julian
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In 1347, the first pestilence rages across the land. The young Julian of Norwich encounters the...
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Lyndsey Gollogly (2893 KP) rated A Forest of Vanity and Valour ( Levanthria 1) in Books
Jun 14, 2023
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A Forest of Vanity and Valour ( Lavanthria 1)
By A.P. Beswick
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Vireo Reinhold relishes collecting his monarch’s proper dues. Working hard to prolong and fund the king’s never-ending war, the self-centered official revels in the perks of luxury that come with his unorthodox role. But his world upends when he unearths an ancient spellbook that promises to unlock a shadowy, forgotten magic.
Embroiled in a secret affair with a fellow noble’s wife, Vireo is mortified when he’s forced to commit an unthinkable act. Driven into exile, no longer able to coerce the vulnerable, and with the powerful tome in his enemy’s hands, the fallen agent’s only shot at survival hangs on his skills at saving others.
Can Vireo redeem himself as the people’s champion before they all fall to a sinister fate?
I really enjoyed this! The world building now really good I love the whole Medieval theme to it. The characters and the storyline were very enjoyable to read. Can’t wait to see what other magical beings we encounter during the series. I really like this authors work so far.
Their Castilian Orphan (The Castilian Saga, #4)
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It is 1294 and Eustace de Lamont is back in England after five years in exile. He will stop at...
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A Woman's Lot (The Meonbridge Chronicles #2)
Carolyn Hughes and Alex Lee (Narrator)
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How can mere women resist the misogyny of men? 1352. In Meonbridge, a resentful peasant rages...
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The Wanderer and the Way (Cuthbert's People #4)
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The Camino de Santiago de Compostella, now the most famous pilgrimage route in the world, was...
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The History of William Marshal
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The History of William Marshal is the earliest surviving biography of a medieval knight - indeed it...
My Town : Museum
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At My Town's Museum, there is something fun and exciting in every room and something to play with...
This book deals with what is known of The Dublin King - probably what most of us might think of from our school history as 'Lambert Simnel'. There are no easy or clear answers here, but anyone with even a rudimentary understanding must wonder why a genuine Yorkist claimant (The Earl of Lincoln) would support such an obvious pretender as the 'Lambert Simnel' is always shown to be. Ashdown-Hill sifts through contemporary sources to give some thought provoking theories on what was really going on. so much is difficult to prove, which is a little frustrating, but it has been a worthwhile exercise to draw together all the known facts here. There are quite a number of references to his own other works, but then no one else has gone quite as far as he in studies of this period, so in many ways it is inevitable. He has such an accessible style that his books are definetly worth reading.
ClareR (5996 KP) rated King in Waiting (Lord Edward’s Archer series Book 2) in Books
Nov 6, 2019
Gerald is from a poor family, and King Henry is quite clear about his opinions of Archers - they’re disposable and unimportant. Luckily, his son and heir, Lord Edward, is not of the same opinion. He values Gerald War Bow, and sees his worth. Even though he’s young, he has loads of experience and his men are loyal to him.
This book gives the reader a real feel for the time. There’s a lot of historical detail, from how battles are run, to travelling and living in medieval England. I’ve finished the book feeling as though I now know more about this period in history, and how difficult it is to draw back and let fly an arrow from a longbow (serious strength is needed!). How the nobility could have seen so little value in these men is a mystery to me. Their skill is described so well.
So, if you enjoy historical fiction and a lot of action in battle, then this is the book for you - I really enjoyed it.
Many thanks to The Pigeonhole and the author for reading along with us!