It’s AD797, and warrior-monk Hunlaf and his crew are on a voyage to Cyprus to acquire an important Christian relic before it falls into the hands of Byzantium’s scheming Empress Eirene. Hunlaf’s crew receive unexpected help as they seek their treasure, but soon find themselves betrayed. About to leave for home empty-handed, the adventurers instead […]
Storm of Mercia by MJ Porter
By AD836 the Viking raiders’ devastation has been halted once more — by the shields of Mercia, as opposed to Wessex. ,But their whereabouts are unknown. King Wiglaf of Mercia is keen to ensure the Viking raiders are swept from his shared border with Wessex but these Viking ships are quick and difficult to track. […]
Fury of the King by Donovan Cook
Ragnar Lothbrok is dead, and King Horik of the Danes is hunting down those he believes are plotting against him. Ulf Bear-Slayer Bjornson, unaware of Ragnar’s death, prepares to go raiding with the legendary jarl. But when he returns to Jelling, he finds himself caught in a trap and barely escapes. Now hunted by the […]
Treaty of Blood by Michael Jecks
1359, Northern France. With the ink still drying on the Treaty of Bretigny, an agreement most believed to be nothing more than a stalemate between King Edward III of England and John II of France, the country is left riddled with both English and France armies – exhausted, adrift and directionless. An atmosphere ripe for […]
Soldier’s Stand by Griff Hosker
In the blistering heat of the North African desert, the air crackles with tension as the unrelenting Desert Fox, Erwin Rommel, closes in on the beleaguered forces of the Allied troops. Private John ‘Hawkeye’ Sharratt, a battle-sharpened soldier weathered by loss but fuelled by an indomitable spirit, finds himself once again hunkered down with his […]
The River Warriors by Michael Arnold
The Romans have landed in Britain. The invasion is over, but the resistance has just begun. The legions march inland, but progress is slow, hampered by vast, ancient forests, swamps and treacherous rivers that must be crossed. But, guided by traitorous Celts blinded by self-interest, progress they do. Marshalling the fractious tribes, High King Tugodubnos […]
Historical books to look out for in 2026
Welcome to Historia’s most popular regular feature, our round-up of historical books published by members of the Historical Writers’ Association (HWA) to look out for this year. In 2026, there are more than 130 books so far — historical fiction, history, and biography. They range from Ancient Greece and Rome to the mid-20th century via the Viking […]
Shadow of the Lone Wolf by Griff Hosker
In the heart of ancient Hispania, Bruneus, the heir to the chief’s legacy, embarks on a raid with his clan, the proud Clan of the Eagle. But fate is cruel; when errors are made and disaster ensues, the elders are mercilessly slain, leaving only Bruneus and a few battered souls to carry their clan’s memory. […]