The ancient Roman historical figure, Antonius is superbly drawn in Brook Allen's first book in the Antonius series. Exceptional read and highly recommended!
Taken from primary sources, Schrader's novel serves as a reminder of why we all must learn from the past to avoid repeating it. Hard - and highly recommended.
Old gods fall as Christianity rises across northern Europe with a fair amount of help from the women behind the scenes, the wielders of true power.
A remarkable history of Empress Theodora's life so big that it will take more than one volume to tell all there is to tell. And that is simply glorious. Highly recommended!
These are the titles that advanced from the CHAUCER Book Awards 2020 Long List to the Short List. The Chaucer Book Awards for pre-1750s Historical Fiction is a division of the Chanticleer Int'l National Book Awards - The CIBAs.
Classic Western fans saddle up for an excellent ride with one lawman we should all know better, U.S. Marshal Bass Reeves. A rooting, tooting good time! Highly recommended.
A marvelous, riveting whodunit with a complicated hero in Annie Oakley at the helm. A perfect read for mystery lovers and one we love. Highly recommended.
Exquisitely penned and exceptionally sophisticated, Schrader offers up the precursor to her award-winning series of the Crusader Kingdoms – a joy to read! Highly recommended.
As in Chaucer's words in the Nun's Priest Tale of the Canterbury Tales, "For crowing there was not his equal in all the land." And crowing we are about these CHAUCER Book Awards for Historical Fiction Award Winners!
When greed turns to murder, who will live to tell the tale? A gripping maritime story taken directly from first-hand sources sets the stage for a chilling read. Highly recommended.