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Mike Carden

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Travel, Sports, Historical Fiction

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I have two writing personas, one as Mike Carden writing humorous books of my cycle travels, the second as Michael Carden, which sounds much more serious. In that persona I have turned my attention to historical novels.

'Alfred of Wessex' is a novel based on the life of the youngest brother of Kings of Wessex, and who would later be known as Alfred the Great.

It starts with 'Alfred of Wessex. Book One: Inheritance'. February 2024 saw the publication of 'Alfred of Wessex. Book Two: Vengeance' and December 2024 the final book of the trilogy: Alfred of Wessex, Book Three: Resistance

There are three books in my series of humorous cycling travelogues, with reviews such as “Warm, well observed, unpretentious and very funny” ...more

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	Alfred of Wessex, Book One: Inheritance by Michael Carden, Mike Carden (Goodreads Author) 4.34 avg rating — 345 ratings — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Alfred of Wessex, Book Two: Vengeance by Michael Carden, Mike Carden (Goodreads Author) 4.44 avg rating — 213 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Full English: Pedalling through England, Mid-Life Crisis and Truly Rampant Man-Flu (Bike Ride Books Book 1) 4.11 avg rating — 222 ratings — published 2007 — 4 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	A Bit Scott-ish: Pedalling through Scotland in search of Adventure, Nature and Lemon Drizzle Cake (Bike Ride Books Book 2) 4.29 avg rating — 167 ratings — published 2009 — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	A Lake District Grand Tour: Pedalling through Lakeland: The Challenge, The History, The Wildlife, The Scones (Bike Ride Books Book 3) 4.24 avg rating — 114 ratings — published 2013 — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars

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Mike Carden rated a book it was amazing A Bag of Blood and Bone by Steve Cox	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
Great follow-up to As The Sparks Fly Upwards, continuing the story onwards through the English Civil War.
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A fascinating story based around the English Civil War. Believable characters. Great research. Highly recommended.
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Mike Carden made a comment on Jon Craig’s review of Alfred of Wessex, Book Two: Vengeance " Thank you, Jon, much appreciated. "
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Mike Carden liked Jon Craig's review of Alfred of Wessex, Book Two: Vengeance: "Michael Carden Alfred of wessex As close to what my imagination can conjure when subjects of historical fiction are spiced with historical fact, cannot wait for the next instalment. "
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Mike Carden liked Mervyn Eastman's review of Alfred of Wessex, Book Two: Vengeance: ""Great Expectations" No, I have not confused the book I am reviewing, though I'm due to turn next to a 19th Century writer who needs no introduction. I came to Mr Garden's 2nd book in his Alfred of Essex series with, & forgive me, great expectations! " Read more of this review »
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Mike Carden made a comment on Mervyn Eastman’s review of Alfred of Wessex, Book Two: Vengeance " Very many thanks for your review! I really do appreciate it. With best wishes, Mike Carden "
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Mike Carden made a comment in the group Goodreads Librarians Group — New book: Alfred of Wessex, Book One: Inheritance topic " Thank you, Kim. Much appreciated. I think was told that I couldn't merge Mike Carden and Michael Carden, the two names I write under, which is why they ...more "
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Mike Carden rated a book it was amazing The Monk (DS Cross Mysteries, #5) by Tim Sullivan (Goodreads Author)	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
Very well written, I would say.
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Mike Carden rated a book it was amazing Romania: Rude & Vile? by Rupert Wolfe Murray	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
For anyone with an interest in Romania, this is an excellent book by someone who knows the country well and writes very well. Recommended.
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“Jack Horner was the last steward of Glastonbury Abbey, and that he was sent to Henry VIII to offer him the deeds to ten manors as a peace offering. The deeds were hidden inside a pie in case of highwaymen, until Jack put in his thumb and pulled out ‘the plumb’ for himself - Mells Manor.”
― Mike Carden, The Full English: Pedalling through England, Mid-Life Crisis and Truly Rampant Man-Flu

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