I assume you're here at this website because you like my books. Good. And that also means you might like the books I enjoy reading, and that all of us might enjoy the books that you read, so this is simply a place where we can exchange news of books - any books - not just historical novels. Tell us if you've read something wonderful and entertaining, and we'll post your recommendations and reviews here. And, please, let us know what you think of these recommendations!
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Written by: Mark Urban
Published by: Faber & Faber
Submitted By: barry
Anyone who was similarly intrigued by the waging of the secret war, and the existence of Mr Scovell in “Sword” would find this book a hive. A factual look at the life of the man himself, told in a narrative…
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Written by: Edward Rutherford
Published by: Ivy Books
Submitted By: Michael Luchinsky
The author traces the history of five families in southern England (Salisbury) from the Ice age to the present in this lengthy book. One of my favorites.
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Written by: Sharon Kay Penman
Published by: Penguin Books
Submitted By: Michael Luchinsky
A novel of Richard III and his brother, Edward IV during 15th century England.
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Written by: Ken Follet
Published by: New American Library
Submitted By: Michael Luchinsky
An epic story of the building of a cathedral in twelfth century England, and the many characters involved in the undertaking.
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Written by: Bruce Alexander
Published by: G. P. Putnam's Sons
Submitted By: Terrijo
Along with the exquisite Sharpe Series, I also stumbled across the Sir John Feilding series just this Winter. As Bernard Cornwell can transport you right into the middle of the action during the Napoleanic Wars, Bruce Alexander sets you right…
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Written by: Marion Bradley
Published by: Ballantine Books
Submitted By: Dougie D
This book first inspired my fascination with the Arthur Legends
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Written by: David Bercuson
Published by: Overlook Press
Submitted By: Bruce Cameron
It was a very good read and I feel other would enjoy it too.
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Written by: John Connolly
Published by: Coronet
Submitted By: Debbie
This is the third Charlie Parker book by John Connolly and is just as gripping and exciting as the previous two (Every Dead Thing and Dark Hollow). The books are very descriptive, imaginative and I defy you to put it…
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Written by: Ian Rankin
Published by: Orion Trade
Submitted By: Bernard
Ian Rankin and Inspector Rebus don’t need any introduction to British readers who know that this dour Edinburgh detective is the brightest thing to hit crime fiction in a long time. He’s becoming better known in the Sttes too, which…
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Written by: Terry Pratchett
Published by: HarperCollins
Submitted By: Brandon Lewis
Being a fan of Bernard’s historical fiction (Harlequin is the best book I believe I have read yet) it may seem odd to move so far over to the Pratchett area of fiction, but they are great. This book (The…
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