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11th Century London

Posted on February 7, 2021 by Patricia

Because few of us are doing much in the way of traveling these days, I thought you might like to join me on a virtual visit to London. Not today’s London, of course, but Emma’s London as I’ve imagined it … Read More →

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Queen Emma & Vikings:Valhalla

Posted on January 28, 2021 by Patricia

In writing my trilogy about Emma of Normandy I hoped to spotlight the 11th century, twice-crowned queen of England whose name had long been relegated to footnotes in history books. I think I’ve succeeded to some extent because a good … Read More →

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Sneak Peek: The Steel Beneath the Silk

Posted on November 30, 2020 by Patricia

Release Date: 2 March 2021 Paperback, E-book, Audiobook A dramatic tale of a queen who lived a thousand years ago, beautifully fictionalised and brilliantly researched, brings Emma’s incredible story out from History’s shadows into the light. –Carol McGrath, author of The … Read More →

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Cnut’s Mum

Posted on November 11, 2020 by Patricia

In The Steel Beneath the Silk, the novel that concludes my Emma of Normandy Trilogy, several characters appear who are new to the story. One of them is Cnut’s mum. Who was she? Of course, her son Cnut is well … Read More →

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The Steel Beneath the Silk

Posted on October 16, 2020 by Patricia

The third novel in my EMMA OF NORMANDY TRILOGY will be published on 2 March 2021. THE STEEL BENEATH THE SILK continues the story of 11th century queen of England Emma of Normandy during the final, desperate years of her … Read More →

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Book News!

Posted on August 13, 2020 by Patricia

 

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The Great Famine

Posted on June 5, 2020 by Patricia

I have been doing some research while I shelter in place, dipping into books that I’ve been meaning to read but haven’t had the time to until now. One of them is The Third Horseman by William Rosen. The title … Read More →

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The Last Kingdom 4, Episode 10

Posted on May 11, 2020 by Patricia

The final episode of this season’s The Last Kingdom is set in Winchester where events cascade breathlessly one after another. Winchester has been under siege for 30 days, and the no man’s land between the Saxon camp and the city … Read More →

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The Last Kingdom 4, Episode 9

Posted on May 8, 2020 by Patricia

Episode 9 opens in Aylesbury where Edward is lingering (too long) to witness Aethelflaed become Lady of Mercia in what looks like a wedding ceremony. Eventually we learn that the king is going to return to Wessex (finally) and Aethelflaed … Read More →

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The Last Kingdom 4, Episode 8

Posted on May 6, 2020 by Patricia

Episode 8 of The Last Kingdom 4 begins in Wales. And by the way, these Welsh segments of the series are unique to the tv drama. They are not based on events in Bernard Cornwell’s books, and this is one … Read More →

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