Warwick in 1468. One drowsy summer afternoon, Sir Thomas Malory — politician, courtier, outlaw, renowned author of Le Morte D’Arthur — is seized from his garden and dragged to Newgate Prison for reasons unknown. Shivering in his foul-smelling, filthy old cell, Malory mourns his misspent life as he awaits the execution bell. But when the […]
Summer reading for history lovers
Recommended summer reading books, both history and historical fiction, from Historical Writers’ Association authors,
The best historical books of 2018
2018 has been an exciting year for historical writing, both fiction and non-fiction. With the holidays coming up, Elizabeth Fremantle asked fellow HWA members to choose three outstanding books each to recommend as the year’s highlights (and a few older favourites have popped up as well). We hope this selection inspires you, whether you’re looking […]
Kingmaker: Kingdom Come by Toby Clements
1470 The recent tensions between King Edward and his great ally the Earl of Warwick lie forgotten these past months, but even as winter tightens her grip on the land, the peace is shattered by a vicious attack on one of the King’s allies. Long buried secrets are brought to the surface, and Thomas and […]
History by the River September 2017
History by the River is a monthly panel event with a social buzz for lovers of books, history and good beer. It’s a chance to get together with fellow readers and authors to hear about the best new historical writing, then discuss it all over a drink afterwards. NB: you can’t actually see Tower Bridge […]
Kingmaker: Kingdom Come by Toby Clements
For those of us who love reading fiction of any kind, there is really nothing like the pleasure of literary anticipation, the knowledge that one of our favourite writers is about to publish another book. This is even more true when the new title is an addition to an existing series. I feel that way […]
February Giveaway!
Two books up for grabs this month! Win a copy of Viper’s Blood, the new novel from bestselling author David Gilman AND a copy of Divided Souls, the latest in the Kingmaker series from Toby Clements. Read more about Master of War: Viper’s Blood. Read more about Kingmaker: Divided Souls. Just follow the instructions below to enter. […]
Historia Interviews: Conn Iggulden
The fourth and final novel in Conn Iggulden’s epic Wars of the Roses series was published in May. Toby Clements chats to Conn about Ravenspur: Rise of the Tudors, and asks, Richard III: did he or didn’t he? After Ancient Rome and 12th century Mongolia, why medieval England? What makes one era catmint to some while another […]