book review · historical fiction

A King’s Ransom

A King’s Ransom (Plantagenets #5)

By Sharon Kay Penman

One of the things I love so much about Sharon’s books is that they aren’t over in a day. I feel cheated when I read a good book and get through it in 24 hours. No worry of that with hers, as this one came in around 700 pages. Love that! Continue reading “A King’s Ransom”

book review · historical fiction

I Am the Chosen King

This novel was a fantastic account of the last of the Saxon English kings. Edward the Confessor was the last Saxon king to have a complete reign, and Harold Godwinson was the last Saxon king on the throne, however brief his reign was. Continue reading “I Am the Chosen King”

book review · historical fiction

Not Without Mercy The Black Death

I really wanted to like this book, Not Without Mercy The Black Death, by Philip Wright. I really, really did. I mean, it’s about the Black Death! How could I not like it? But I didn’t. I am sad now. Continue reading “Not Without Mercy The Black Death”