Knight of the Empress

Anarchy #2

by Griff Hosker

Alfraed of Norton is given the task of protecting the Empress Matilda back to the Emperor, her husband. He and his men have to fight enemies, bandits and treachery from within as they battle thorough an Empire which is a nest of treachery and political ambition. While princes play for thrones Alfraed must keep the Empress safe. A fast moving novel which is set against the turbulent 11th century.

Genres: Historical Fiction, Medieval, Historical, Fiction

220 pages, Kindle Edition

First published April 12, 2015

About the author

I was born in 1950 in Lancashire and attended a boy’s grammar school. After qualifying as an English and Drama teacher in 1972, I worked in the North East of England for the next 35 years. During that time I did write, mainly plays, pantos and musicals for the students at the three schools in which I worked.

When I stopped teaching I set up my own consultancy firm and worked as an adviser in schools and colleges in the North East of England. The new Conservative Government ended that avenue of work and in 2010 I found that I had time on my hands; having started work at the age of 15 I found the lack of work not to my liking and used the time to research the Roman invasion of Britain and begin to create a novel. The result was The Sword of Cartimandua.

My decision to begin writing was one of the best I have ever taken.

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Reviews

[Fred · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is book #2 of the Anarchy Series which takes place in England during the period 1120-1180. I enjoyed the first book in the series and this one of more of the same. Plotting and treachery and many battles, large and small make this an exciting read. The author has researched the period and weaves his fictional story with real characters and events. Enjoyable reading, especially if one is interested in the period.

[Kathy Thomason · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another great book by Hosker

Another in a long line of great books by Griff Hosker. It takes you back in England's history, when there was enemies both outside and inside the kingdom and you couldn't tell who was on which side. If you like battles, strategy, fighting against all odds, and the good guys eventually coming out on top you will like this book.

[Larry Smith · Rating 5 out of 5]

Knights, men at arms, simple war, mano on mano

The flow of the novel was excellent, the fight period truly livid. Great story teller. Highly involved story.
Can't wait for volume 3

[Alex Anderson · Rating 4 out of 5]

3rd volume in this addictive series written in first person narrative which follows the loyal & courageous 12th C. northern knight,Baron Alfred as he hews, hacks and decapitates his way into heart of the Empress Matilda, the lady for whom his eternal and undying love must remain unrequited.

[Gene Rosso · Rating 4 out of 5]

Continuing to enjoy this series. The author makes you feel like you could be part of the soldiers

[Jahlil Jones · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great read

Very detailed characters. I enjoy historical fiction and this was as good as it gets. On to the next book.

[Jeff · Rating 3 out of 5]

-A few errors of fact - winter wolves hunting men as food when woods had plenty of deer and rabbits? The characters were good, but the story was weak.

[Darek Zawisko · Rating 4 out of 5]

4.25 stars

[ELzabeth Livingstone]

Brilliant

I have been fascinated by how the lives of the various charactersr matured and the cleverness of the young hero. Looking forward to some more