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Castles, Customs and Kings edited by Debra Brown and the late M.M. Bennetts and has essays from such historical fiction authors such as Katherine Ashe, Gillian Bagwell, Nancy Bilyeau, Sandra Byrd, Stephanie Cowell, Christy English, Barbara Kyle just to name a few, go here to read more about these au...
This was a fun romp. It helps to know a thing or two about the Wars of the Roses. The author clearly knows a thing or forty five. While this is clearly not a serious historical novel so much as a lovely bit of fun, its a lovely bit of fun that has its basic facts right. I laughed a lot with Alia...
Despite being pro R3, this little gem is clever, funny and highly entertaining particularly if you know your Wars of the Roses. It gives wonderful explanations for all those unanswered historical questions and affectionately spoofs current WofR historical fiction trends. Loved it!!
Ah!! So many laughs! So many good jokes. I laughed until I hurt. Wainwright writes with an easy and confident style, obviously very familiar with this period. even those not so familiar with the intricacies of 15th century politics will find much to smile about. Genius.
I don't know how I missed putting this gem on my bookshelf here at GR :)What a hysterical send up of historical fiction. Mel Brooks couldn't have done better. I was laughing through every page, the author's toungue must have been firmly planted in his cheek the entire time. Hard to believe this is t...
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