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by BrianPK
Fri March 11th, 2011, 1:35 am
Forum: Bernard Cornwell
Topic: The Warlord Chronicles
Replies: 8
Views: 2624

I loved the trilogy. Actually it was outstanding and it's easy to see why B.Cornwell described it as his favourite work. Compared to some of his other books, the detail and research he poured into it is obvious. I always tended to shy away from books about Arthur but this is a brilliant read. Highly...
by BrianPK
Fri March 11th, 2011, 1:24 am
Forum: Any Good Books About . . .
Topic: James I
Replies: 24
Views: 3386

[quote=""Perdita""]Are there any novels about the court of James I? I've read The King's Daughter by Christie Dickason which was really good and got me wanting more from that era.[/quote] Read Nigel Tranter's thoroughly enjoyable "The Wisest Fool". Actually do yourself a favour and start with The "M...
by BrianPK
Fri March 11th, 2011, 1:01 am
Forum: Anya Seton
Topic: 'The Best of Anya'
Replies: 74
Views: 11156

Thanks EC2 :) While a good book is a friend in itself, It's always nice to talk to others who have also derived pleasure and entertainment from the same source. As regards "Avalon" , I thought that Anya Seton was inspired the way she changed the story and galvanised our interest by adding anxiety an...
by BrianPK
Thu March 10th, 2011, 12:35 am
Forum: Anya Seton
Topic: 'The Best of Anya'
Replies: 74
Views: 11156

[quote=""Misfit""]Hi Brian and welcome aboard BTW. I loved Avalon as well, although the ending is a bit of a sad one.[/quote]

Thanks Misfit :) ...but that's why I found it so affecting. Why couldn't they just get together at the end?... as I said,that's me ...an unrepentant romantic. :D
by BrianPK
Thu March 10th, 2011, 12:17 am
Forum: Anya Seton
Topic: 'The Best of Anya'
Replies: 74
Views: 11156

I've read most of her books and enjoyed them all but I was really affected by "Avalon" which I've read about 3 times.I thought it outstanding, but then again I've always been a sucker for a good bittersweet romance. :)
by BrianPK
Thu March 10th, 2011, 12:01 am
Forum: By Author
Topic: Nigel Tranter
Replies: 31
Views: 5388

I've read most of N. Tranters historical novels over the years and have enjoyed all of them.They are not all great but all are very interesting reads.Some are outstanding such as "The Master of Gray " trilogy which I finished a few weeks ago to quickly follow up with "The Wisest Fool" and currently ...

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