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Uhtred-like Saxon warrior with sword and shield standing between a brutal shield-wall battle and Alfred’s marsh refuge in 9th-century Wessex.

The Pale Horseman by Bernard Cornwell Review

Clay | August 28

Stolen Glory, Swamp Survival, and a Haircut If you’re looking for a gritty historical fiction book review, you’ve come to the right place.[…]

Battle-worn Saxon-Dane warrior with round shield faces a burning longhouse; a Viking longship and distant church cross loom under stormy dawn skies.

The Last Kingdom by Bernard Cornwell

Clay | September 12

The Last Kingdom by Bernard Cornwell As I mentioned in my Summer Reads wrap-up, I am a huge fan of The Last Kingdom[…]

Post cover of Trust by Hernan Diaz

Trust by Hernan Diaz

Clay | January 14

Why Hernan Diaz’s ‘Trust’ Is a Masterclass in Manipulation (And Worth the Slow Start) Let’s cut to the chase: I loved this book.[…]