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Review: Elegy to Murder by Priscilla Royal

My review of Elegy to Murder by Priscilla Royal. Royal’s latest medieval mystery shows a master crafter of historical fiction in her prime. A highly recommended addition to this long-running marvel of a series.

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Review: Of Kings and Griffins

Historical Novels Review is the definitive review magazine for all historical fiction published in English, including historical fantasy. I’m pleased to share an excerpt from their review of my latest novel, Of Kings and Griffins in the February issue.

book cover image A Gathering of Ravens

Historical Fantasy Review: A Gathering of Ravens

Enjoy my review of Scott Oden’s A Gathering of Ravens, which he describes as “a novel of vengeance, faith, and the power of myth.” It’s a good one for those who enjoy dark fantasy with elements reminiscent of Tolkien.
(Or jump to the next of my posts this week and read about the archaeological discovery of a hoard of gold that might have been Boudica’s, that famous female thorn in the Romans’ side.)

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Review: Enchantée by Gita Trelease

While we hunker down to avoid the plague, you may be reaching for a good book for entertainment. Here’s my book review of the historical fantasy Enchantée by Gita Trelease in which the French Revolution gets an infusion of charming, atmospheric magic.