The Battle of Stamford Bridge is more famous than the Battle of Fulford Gate, but it is still overshadowed by the Battle of Hastings, or Sentlache Ridge as the Saxons themselves knew it. I suppose that this is because the victors always get to write the history
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The War Wolf
Thinking back to when I started writing this book, I have to admit that I did not know where I was going to go with it. My research into the period, and particularly 1066 itself, had revealed that there were three battles of significance in that year, but I was only aware of two of … Continue reading The War Wolf
The Sorrow Song Trilogy
Historical Fiction at its Best!
The Sorrow Song Trilogy
The Sorrow Song Trilogy recounts the events of 1066 through the eyes of characters with historical integrity. Three major battles occurred in that year and each book is dedicated to a faithful account of the events as they happened.
“I sought to commission you as my protector Lord Coenred, but I find in you a noble heart that I much admire.”
"I sought to commission you as my protector Lord Coenred, but I find in you a noble heart that I much admire."
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How would Coenred and Mildryth have felt if they had had the ability of true foresight?
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And so, the Normans begin their invasion of England.
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It is an inevitable part of war that warriors, no matter how brave or accomplished, will die. Alfrid's death has the added touch of tragedy because his youth.
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Mildryth is ambivalent to say they least. She has realised that a man like Coenred would be highly prized by a great warchief, and who in the kingdom is greater than the King himself.
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While King Harold is in the north of England, Duke Guillaume is best placed to take an advantage in the change of the weather.
Peter C Whitaker 