There is more skill required, in my opinion, to write compelling non-fiction, than there is to write fiction. And I feel this is largely due to people’s perception of what non-fiction is. We all remember dry school textbooks that tried to make the subject interesting but could do little for the disinterested minds of teenagers.… Continue reading For the love of non-fiction
Tag: History
The Revolt – History From Another Perspective
This lyrically written historical fiction novel has been translated from the original French but without losing any of the gracefulness of the language. Richard and Eleanor Told from the point of view of Richard The Lionheart, The Revolt tells the story of Eleanor of Aquitaine, a fascinating woman of power and determination. We hear about… Continue reading The Revolt – History From Another Perspective
The Five
This is a very important book. It changes the lens of history and turns a story we all know well into one we have never heard. The Five Hallie Rubenhold’s meticulously researched tome tells the stories of the lives of the five canonical victims. Polly Nichols, Annie Chapman, Elizabeth Stride, Catherine Eddowes and Mary Jane… Continue reading The Five
Real Life Asterix Warrior
We all love the Asterix books. Remember Asterix in Britain? Well, the grave of a real-life warrior who may have travelled from Gaul to help fight Caesar in Britain just like Asterix and Obelix has been found. Asterix in Britain Asterix in Britain sees Asterix and Obelix called upon to help an isolated resisting village… Continue reading Real Life Asterix Warrior