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The Crown Post: One medieval house: centuries of history, stories & adventures. A 500 year old house reveals its secrets. Book 1: 1485-1660
Imagine if a 500 year old house could reveal its secrets?
What if one of the oldest houses in Bury St Edmunds , Suffolk, England, finally told the stories of the people that lived in it? Their trials, tribulations, lives and deaths? Their struggles to survive the turbulent times Medieval life threw at them?
How were they affected by, or even involved in, some of the monumental historical events that Bury St Edmunds experienced?
In The Crown Post author and former resident of the house, has woven a compelling and fascinating tale that combines factual occurrences with the fictional characters who might have lived in the (real) house.
Starting with its construction in 1485, through the Dissolution of Bury’s magnificent Abbey, the bloody English Civil to the deadly Black Death and the infamous Witch trials, the house and its residents witnessed them all first hand.
This compelling and entertaining novel of historical fiction weaves the house, and its occupants with the rich history of Bury St Edmunds. The book brings alive what it was like to live through one of the most exciting times in English history.
Add in a touch of mediaeval witchcraft, which has terrible and tragic repercussions on any child born in the house and you have a captivating and absorbing read.
What if one of the oldest houses in Bury St Edmunds , Suffolk, England, finally told the stories of the people that lived in it? Their trials, tribulations, lives and deaths? Their struggles to survive the turbulent times Medieval life threw at them?
How were they affected by, or even involved in, some of the monumental historical events that Bury St Edmunds experienced?
In The Crown Post author and former resident of the house, has woven a compelling and fascinating tale that combines factual occurrences with the fictional characters who might have lived in the (real) house.
Starting with its construction in 1485, through the Dissolution of Bury’s magnificent Abbey, the bloody English Civil to the deadly Black Death and the infamous Witch trials, the house and its residents witnessed them all first hand.
This compelling and entertaining novel of historical fiction weaves the house, and its occupants with the rich history of Bury St Edmunds. The book brings alive what it was like to live through one of the most exciting times in English history.
Add in a touch of mediaeval witchcraft, which has terrible and tragic repercussions on any child born in the house and you have a captivating and absorbing read.
253 pages, Kindle Edition
Published December 14, 2023
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September 30, 2025
The Crown Post is a captivating blend of history and storytelling that breathes life into the walls of a 500-year-old house. Paul H Rowney does a remarkable job of weaving together the factual history of Bury St Edmunds with the imagined voices of those who might have lived there. The result is a book that feels both educational and deeply engaging.
What I loved most is how the house itself becomes a silent witness to centuries of human struggle, triumph, and change. From medieval hardships to monumental historical events, every chapter draws you in with vivid detail and a sense of authenticity. It’s not just a history lesson—it’s a window into the daily lives of people who came before us.
The narrative style is accessible and immersive, making it perfect for both history enthusiasts and casual readers who enjoy a good story grounded in real events. I found myself eager to know what the house would “reveal” next.
What I loved most is how the house itself becomes a silent witness to centuries of human struggle, triumph, and change. From medieval hardships to monumental historical events, every chapter draws you in with vivid detail and a sense of authenticity. It’s not just a history lesson—it’s a window into the daily lives of people who came before us.
The narrative style is accessible and immersive, making it perfect for both history enthusiasts and casual readers who enjoy a good story grounded in real events. I found myself eager to know what the house would “reveal” next.
October 10, 2025
The Crown Post is a richly imagined journey through five centuries of English history, told through the eyes of one extraordinary house and the people who called it home. Paul H. Rowney masterfully blends meticulous historical detail with immersive storytelling, bringing medieval Bury St Edmunds vividly to life. From the Abbey’s dissolution to the witch trials, every chapter breathes with authenticity and emotion. The mix of fact, folklore, and family secrets gives the story a haunting depth. This is historical fiction at its best educational, atmospheric, and utterly captivating. A must-read for lovers of English history and timeless stories.
February 29, 2024
Within Its Walls
A fascinating tale of a house and its occupants . A home to some. A house of wickedness and evil to others. Yet, it survived to this day . It's an interesting concept of just what a house can contain within its walls.
A fascinating tale of a house and its occupants . A home to some. A house of wickedness and evil to others. Yet, it survived to this day . It's an interesting concept of just what a house can contain within its walls.
January 22, 2024
Fascinating history
Simple characters being alive a beautiful old house and it's past - ideal for anyone who ever wishes old houses could share their secrets.
Simple characters being alive a beautiful old house and it's past - ideal for anyone who ever wishes old houses could share their secrets.
February 12, 2024
My favourite read so far this year. Looking forward to book II.
March 4, 2024
History As It Ought To Be
Well written, believable stories. Swallowed in one afternoon. Looking forward to more by this author. I highly recommend this delightful book.
Well written, believable stories. Swallowed in one afternoon. Looking forward to more by this author. I highly recommend this delightful book.
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