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Inherited a strong interest in history legends and mythology, and became precocious in this field, reading and "imagineering" from an early age. In later life I returned to West Mercia, and rediscovered this passion for "land magic", folk tales, and elemental stories. Gradually, out of felt need to preserve the ancient inheritance against the ravages of modern industrial/consumerist culture, I experimented with blending ancient folk tales with my own creations. I am a volunteer guide for several organizations, including the Staffordshire Hoard exhibition. I lecture to local groups on these themes. ...more

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	The Anglo-Saxon Age: The Birth of England 3.95 avg rating — 58 ratings — published 2015 — 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
	The Magical History of Britain 3.75 avg rating — 51 ratings — 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
	Warriors and Kings: The 1500-Year Battle for Celtic Britain 3.53 avg rating — 19 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
	The Anglo-Saxons in 100 Facts 3.58 avg rating — 12 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
	West: Tales of the Lost Lands 4.29 avg rating — 7 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
	The Lost Battlefields of Britain 3.75 avg rating — 4 ratings	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
	Ismere: a story of "The Lady of the Mercians" 3.67 avg rating — 3 ratings — published 2009 — 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
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In the Wake of the Comet Star

In the Wake of the Comet Star is the second of my "Mercian Trilogy" series. It is a story about two companions who set out on a quest to find a national saviour who will deliver England from its "manifold commotions" (as the Anglo-Saxon Chronicle puts it). These commotions include famine, genocide, slavery,the misrule of Ethelred "the Unready", the treachery and scheming of Edric Streona, Earl of Read more of this blog post »

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What's the Name o...: SOLVED. History non-fiction, or Myths & Legends. King Arthur: tried to show he was Caratacus, a Celtic chieftain (48-51 AD). Many people may have been "Merlin." Heraldic symbols incl. sword and Lady of the Lake. Read late 1980s? [s]	9	598	Mar 07, 2023 05:04AM

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