The Domesday Book II (Still Not That One)

by Howard of Warwick

On the coat tails of the best-selling Domesday Book (No Not That One), someone has let out volume II of William’s Adventures in England. As if one book of this sort of thing wasn't enough... It's history, but not as we know it. England, 1067-ish and the King’s grip is tight. His Earls of Northumbria will keep dying though. Every time he appoints one, someone sticks something in them, or sets light to them. Something is going on and he has a strong suspicion who's behind it. If he's right, it could mean real trouble. In Viking Vinland, the man who would be king awaits rescue - and waits. If no one else is going to do it, he will just have to rescue himself. There's only a bit of sea to cross, he will sail home and take his throne by force. Although he might need a bit of help. And then there are the Danes and the Scots who have their own ideas. If Volume I is anything to go by, this situation is a recipe for disaster. And if you’ve got the recipe, you might as well make a disaster. The text books would have you believe that everything in the past was carefully planned and organised. That the leaders of the time were clear in their aims and decisive in their actions. That the people knew what great events they were living through. No one made mistakes, no one incompetent ever got to be in charge and above all, no one ever had a laugh. All that changed with Howard of Warwick. The 16th book to do things to history that it never asked for, returns to the aftermath of the most famous date ever. 1066. Well, the year after actually, no one ever talks about that - and with good reason, it was chaos. contains facts. What they said of The Domesday Book (No, Not That One) ‘Had me chuckling the whole way through,’ Discovering Diamonds. 5* ‘Brilliantly humorous,’ 5* ‘A laugh riot,’

Genres: Mystery

269 pages, Kindle Edition

Published June 25, 2018

About the author

Howard of Warwick is but a humble chronicler with the blind luck to stumble upon manuscripts which describe the goings-on of Brother Hermitage and his companion Wat the weaver.

His work has been heard, seen and read, most of it accompanied by laughter and some of it by money. His peers have even seen fit to recognize his unworthy efforts with a prize for making up stories.

There are now eighteen - make that twenty - novels of Brother Hermitage, the most medieval of detectives, loose on the world and they have found considerable success with the buying public.

The most recent outpouring from the scriptorium is The King's Investigator Part II.

Tales of Hermitage continue to flow forth with few checks for accuracy. There are even short stories available for free.

There is a dedicated web page, HowardofWarwick.com.

Messages can be left care of Howard@howardofwarwick.com and Howardofwarwick can be followed on Twitter


There is even tweeting @HowardofWarwick

Reviews

[Wendy · Rating 5 out of 5]

There’s nothing quite like setting aside ye pitchfork, grabbing a pitcher of ale, and settling down with a finely written manuscript – and I’m delighted to give this one my seal of approval.

This particular chronicle takes a jovial poke at the history that shaped our little island, until it resembles something akin to an episode of ‘Fealty’ Towers.

King Harold’s well-documented exit at Hastings is turned on its head and the rest is, as they say, is history. Well, this is actually Howard of Warwick’s far more entertaining telling of it.

It was a nice touch to see William of Normandy give a very (very) fleeting nod to his very own mystery-solving monk, the star of the Brother Hermitage series whose accounts are equally as riotous.

An amusing diversion, and a highly recommended one at that.

[Rex Roberts · Rating 4 out of 5]

What really happened to Harold

In some ways, this story was hard to take. I saw Harold's death on the tapestry and now the Howard of Warwick guy is trying to convince me Harold hung out with the Narragansetts because the Vikings couldn't dump him anywhere else? I will say this much, I didn't see the ending coming. Who knew Bill the Bastard could think that far ahead? Overall, good job by Howie. Hoping he's not pulling a George "Screw Game of Thrones" Martin and taking four years to write one book.

[Joseph S Gerrick · Rating 4 out of 5]

A tale worth telling.

An historical tale full of intrigue, humor, and characters you might like to encounter. What happened to Harold the Saxon King after the battle of Hastings, a lot of fun , conjecture, snappy dialog, and a reassurance that those in charge have no idea of what's really going on.

[Martha R. · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another hilarious contribution from Howard of Warwick. I really think this one is better than The Domesday Book (No Not That One). For the uninitiated, this is a combination alternative history and satire. Loved it.

[Pat · Rating 4 out of 5]

a wonderful relaxing silly tale

I’ve enjoyed all of these books I’ve read. Not expensive and great fun to read. They don’t make a lot of sense…and yet I know the author basis them on bits of tradition or myth. So enjoy.

[John Hughes · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fun book

Enjoy a easy read lll lll lll lll llllll ala all tee you are the only thing I have ever heard

[Pat Franklin · Rating 5 out of 5]

All of the Brother Hermitage books are wonderful!

[Kevin Purdy · Rating 5 out of 5]

Not Hermitage But Still Good

This is not one of the Brother Hermitage series, but it’s still a fun medieval romp to read. It’s almost like a revised humorous history book.

[Anna J. Johnson]

Book 1 better.

I enjoyed book 1 a bit more but this one worth the read. A jolly look at plans of war.