historical fiction

Rebel (The Starbuck Chronicles #1) by Bernard Cornwell

by Steven

Bernard Cornwell has long been one of my favorite authors. I usually read his books set in the medieval period, but I thought I’d give one of his other series a try, The Starbuck Chronicles. Rebel is the first book in that series. Set during the American Civil War, the… Read More »Rebel (The Starbuck Chronicles #1) by Bernard Cornwell

Review of Stormbird (Wars of the Roses) by Conn Iggulden

by Steven

There is no romance at the heart of war. Conn Iggulden captures this sentiment perfectly in his latest novel, Stormbird (Wars of the Roses). The medieval period is often glamorized as a period of chivalry and romance in many films and novels, so I was relieved when Iggulden did not fall into… Read More »Review of Stormbird (Wars of the Roses) by Conn Iggulden