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REBELS & BROTHERS: The Complete Series
The Wars of the Roses brought to ferocious life!
It is September 1459 and in England the rival forces of York and Lancaster prepare to compete for control of the kingdom. But against the savage backcloth of the Wars of the Roses, another relentless struggle begins. The Elder family are young, flawed and they make mistakes; yet they have courage. They will need every ounce of it if they are to survive…
For the first time this epic conflict is available as a boxed set of e-books allowing the reader to follow the whole compelling story in one edition.
‘It is impossible not to feel invested in the characters – they are flawed and damaged, but trying their best to survive and you find yourself willing them on.’ The Review
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Category Archives: Blog hop
The Christmas Lord of Misrule in Kingdom of Rebels
As part of this Christmas season blog hop by members of the Historical Writers Forum, I’ve chosen to revisit a Christmas scene with a difference. A persistent, though occasional, medieval Christmas tradition was the election by lot of a ‘Lord … Continue reading
Posted in Blog hop, Christmas, Historical Fiction, Wars of the Roses
Tagged Christmas Bloghop, Lord of Misrule
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The Historical Writers Forum brings you… An Interview with Lady Nicholaa de Haye
In 1228, the monk, Hereticus, talks to Lady Nicholaa de Haye, one of the staunchest defenders of the king and his kingdom, at her manor at Swaton in Lincolnshire, as he gathers information for his forthcoming blockbuster chronicle: The Last … Continue reading
Who Is Eleanor Elder?
Lady Eleanor is a leading character in my two series set during the Wars of the Roses: Rebels & Brothers and the Craft of Kings. Of all the characters in all the books, she is the one who regularly – … Continue reading
Posted in Blog hop, Historical Fiction, Wars of the Roses
Tagged Characters, England, History, women
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Coming soon from the Historical Writers Forum
Lady Eleanor Elder has been a very popular character with readers throughout two series of books about the Elder family set during the Wars of the Roses. Don’t miss her candid interview with author Sharon Bennett Connolly.
Posted in Blog hop, Historical Fiction, Medieval History, Wars of the Roses, Women's history
Tagged Characters, England, fiction, History, women
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Christmas Bloghop!
So, the Best Supporting Role Bloghop comes to a fitting end with Helen Hollick’s character from the Sea Witch stories: Claude de la Rue. http://ow.ly/If7v307dn4M Check out the other characters below: The Bloghop is hosted by the marvellous Helen Hollick. … Continue reading
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Tagged Characters, Christmas Bloghop, Historical fiction
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The Boar’s Head Carol and Why I Remember It.
And now for something completely… well, seasonal… as part of a December Blog Hop organised by IndieBRAG. The Boar’s Head Carol is pretty distinctive and easily recognised by the fact that it starts with the line: “The boar’s head … Continue reading
Posted in Blog hop, Carols, Christmas, History, Medieval History
Tagged Boar's Head Carol, Christmas Carols
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Holiday Historical Fiction Blowout Presents: Rebels and Brothers… A Story of the Wars of the Roses
As in any period of wartime, there are many stories to be told and the Rebels and Brothers series is in part an antidote to historical fiction which focuses solely on the lives of and events surrounding kings and queens. … Continue reading
Posted in Blog hop, Historical Fiction, History, Medieval History, Wars of the Roses
Tagged Historical fiction, History, Wars of the Roses
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The Lord of Misrule – A Medieval Christmas Recipe for Trouble
A persistent, though occasional, medieval Christmas tradition was the election by lot of a ‘Lord of Misrule’ to organise the seasonal festivities. This would usually be a peasant or household servant whose temporary role would represent a brief turning of … Continue reading
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Tagged Blog hop, Historical fiction, History
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