Read Series: The Saxon Series
by Author Helen Hollick
I Am the Chosen King (2011)
This book is based on historical fact, but is a fictionalized account of the last two Anglo-Saxon kings who ruled up to the invasion of William "The Conqueror" (or "The Bastard" as he was also known)."Yawn!" You might say...but you'd be wrong! It is a fascinating glimpse into medieval England whe...
Harold the King (2011)
I found most of the characters flat and uninteresting. People are suddenly 'in love' for no apparent reason. Or a long held grudge is just ... gone. I can't get a feel for any of the characters and couldn't care if they lived or died. The pacing was extremely slow, yet fast. The book would jump a...
The Forever Queen (2010)
What a great surprise! I love it when GR or the digital library recommends books to me based on what I've read & they are right. Really hit it out of the park with this recommendation. Although I've read other biographies & historical fiction dealing with the middle ages, I haven't read or rea...
A Hollow Crown (2004)
I really wanted to love this book, because I adore good historical fiction and find this era of British history fascinating, though I don't know as much about it as the later Middle Ages. This book seemed like a great opportunity to learn more through the eyes of a strong, intriguing female chara...