The Bloody Border

Border Knight #7

by Griff Hosker

The next instalment of the Border Knight series which charts the fortunes of the dynasty begun by Alfraed, the English Knight and 1st Earl of Cleveland. Kings make treaties but it is men who keep or break them. When Sir Thomas of Cleveland is given the task of policing the northern border, he is given a poisoned chalice. His son is given the northern manor of Elsdon and there he is on the front line. He has to fight bandits, enemy lords and traitors from within. Set in the harsh lands of the Scottish borders Sir William comes of age. He becomes a warrior who has the blood of the Warlord.

Genres: Historical Fiction, Audiobook

261 pages, Kindle Edition

Published March 31, 2019

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

[Susan Merritt · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent balance of history and fiction of the English and Scot 's borders after the Conquest of England

Following the line of "the Warlord is the North" we are now at the time of Henry III and the real events of that era. Geoff Hosker never disappoints. ..just have to learn patience waiting for William of Stockton's next installment!

[John M. · Rating 4 out of 5]

Thoroughly enjoyed the novel even though it was the first from Hosker's series that I had read. He did a great job of blending in the backstory without distracting from the action. And there was a lot of action. Enough to keep me turning the pages. My only complaint, and it's more a matter of taste than anything else, is that Hosker's hero is just a tad too perfect.

[The Bauchler · Rating 4 out of 5]

Well that surprised me...a 4*!

I am satisfied to read the constant 3*s of this series but this became a 4* with the inclusion of the first person narrative of the protagonists son, his 'founding' of a new territory, a great amount of the book being given over to siege work AND much of it being situated in and around the area I live.

[George Parsons · Rating 5 out of 5]

Well wrote, liked the part when the son takes over and shows his merit, then his father, the main character, takes over again. Really well wrote to give an extra section to a great book.
Highly recommended.

[William Reynolds · Rating 5 out of 5]

Outstanding Read

My thanks for yet another outstanding read by Mr.Hosker. Each of his works are filled with history and something for everyone to enjoy!

[Robert Probst · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another great

Easy read. A page Turner as was all in this series! I will go back and read his earlier series '

[Miles G Hossom · Rating 5 out of 5]

A New Warlord Arises

I am very pleased to see the story will continue. As always, a great read, and I anxiously await the next volume.

[Irena sccavarraccinni · Rating 5 out of 5]

S book in a million

I loved this book it was great i just couldn't put it down
This author is one of the best I enjoyed it. Irena

[Suzanne · Rating 5 out of 5]

As expected

Another great series fine this author. Always enjoyable. Now what to read, I am at a loss as I have now read all his books

[Robert Anastasiades · Rating 5 out of 5]

Well written great continuity with previous books , fast paced , a young newly knight son of Sir Thomas takes over a run down manor on the Scottish border , exciting read

[Patrick J Bradley · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great continued story


This book continues fabulous story. I highly recommend the entire series. If you like the time period you will love this book

[G Bancroft · Rating 4 out of 5]

Nice Change Pace

The introduction of a new path for the series was good. It keeps interest in the dynasty of the Warlord moving forward.

[Jeff · Rating 4 out of 5]

-better, torch is passed to son, Sir William.

[Connie Romero · Rating 5 out of 5]

Enjoying this series

I truly enjoy this series. I feel i know the warlords family personally. I can't wait to read the next book.

[tony teniswood · Rating 5 out of 5]

Outstanding.non stop action , very descriptive. A great read. Can't put it down

[David EDWARDS-LOARING · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love all Griff Hosker Books I think he is my favourite author.