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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”
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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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"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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""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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Very well written, I would say.
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Romania by Rupert Wolfe Murray
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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.”
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