Silk Road is the first of Colin Falconer’s historical fiction novels that I’ve read so far, and from the quality of this piece of work, I’m certainly looking forward to reading more. After doing a little research, I discovered that he has a fairly extensive back catalogue of previously published novels, and that he favours [...]
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Author Spotlight – Robert Wilton
Those of you who read my recent review of The Emperor’s Gold by Robert Wilton may recall me mentioning the author’s rather interesting credentials for writing historical fiction. Robert read History at Oxford before completing an MA in History and Culture at The University of London. On top of this, a career in the Ministry [...]
Parrot and Olivier in America by Peter Carey
Before you read my review of Peter Carey’s Parrot and Olivier in America, I might as well hold up my hands and admit that I am probably not the most impartial reviewer. I’ve loved Carey’s writing for years, to the extent that he is probably my favourite living author. Some of his novels have certainly [...]
Dark Fire by C.J. Sansom
Dark Fire is the second novel in the series by C.J. Sansom and relates the ongoing exploits of Matthew Shardlake a London based lawyer of the 16th century. Throughout the series, Shardlake ploughs a moral furrow through a murky background of religious and political upheaval during the times of Henry VIII and Thomas Cromwell. Read [...]