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The Perfect Knight
With a legend for a grandfather, it is hard to live up to not only men’s expectations but also those of the king. Sir Samuel of Stockton is a great knight but any chance of peace in his life ends when King Henry and his sons begin to squabble and bicker about the future of England, Normandy and Aquitaine. He either supports the king or the next king. How does a knight keep his honour in such circumstances? When King Philip of France also uses the discord to foster dissension then Sir Samuel must emulate the Warlord and defend a king and a country whilst keeping his home safe. The story moves from the borders with Scotland to the heart of France and thence to Sicily, Cyprus and the Holy Land in a fitting finale to the Anarchy series.
299 pages, Kindle Edition
Published December 17, 2021
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Griff Hosker
305 books423 followersI 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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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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November 30, 2024
impressive
I’ve read this whole series over a few months and it’s been great. Don’t know how you remember all the names Griff but a mighty feat. Great historical adventure so well written. But it can’t end like this. I knew at the end about the hero but what if his son. These characters were given life through the generations.
I’ve read this whole series over a few months and it’s been great. Don’t know how you remember all the names Griff but a mighty feat. Great historical adventure so well written. But it can’t end like this. I knew at the end about the hero but what if his son. These characters were given life through the generations.
December 20, 2021
Consistent
Griff Hosker has that happy knack of turning a good story into a great story and this yarn is no exception. We are led to love his hero and loath the villains. A well put together story definitely worth the read.
Griff Hosker has that happy knack of turning a good story into a great story and this yarn is no exception. We are led to love his hero and loath the villains. A well put together story definitely worth the read.
December 27, 2021
The gap is filled
Hosker fills the gap between the Anarchy and Sword for hire. He sets the stage for Air Thomas' return to Stockton and adventures in Sweden. Unfortunately he makes all tidy, killing off people in droves. Where will the saga of bloody British history lead next?
Hosker fills the gap between the Anarchy and Sword for hire. He sets the stage for Air Thomas' return to Stockton and adventures in Sweden. Unfortunately he makes all tidy, killing off people in droves. Where will the saga of bloody British history lead next?
June 6, 2023
Sadly the last of the series. You can guess what happens to the main character, Sir Samuel. Although if you have the " Border Knight "series about his son Tom you what happened. This one of my favorite authors.
December 19, 2021
End
Well I guess it had to end sometime!
A good read Griff as always.it's just a shame when you get into a series so much you don't want it to end
Well done as always
Well I guess it had to end sometime!
A good read Griff as always.it's just a shame when you get into a series so much you don't want it to end
Well done as always
January 7, 2022
Well done Griff, an excellent book, found it hard to put down.
February 9, 2022
Great author and better book
Griff Hosker never lets us down keeping us always enthralled in the story and this book was a spectacular way to end the Anarchy series
Griff Hosker never lets us down keeping us always enthralled in the story and this book was a spectacular way to end the Anarchy series
July 6, 2022
Excellent book
Brilliant read. It filled.in the gap and told of how Sir Thomas became Earl of Cleveland.
Looking forward to reading the next book in this series
Brilliant read. It filled.in the gap and told of how Sir Thomas became Earl of Cleveland.
Looking forward to reading the next book in this series
February 2, 2022
A definite end to this series
I have to admit that this novel ended with a surprise. It could have ended on a happier note, I suppose, but it did need to be wrapped up. Much like Andrew Wareham, Mr Hosker is very long on story, sometimes painfully short, when it comes to wrapping the story up. He tends to cut the loose ends rather than tying them off neatly.
I have to admit that this novel ended with a surprise. It could have ended on a happier note, I suppose, but it did need to be wrapped up. Much like Andrew Wareham, Mr Hosker is very long on story, sometimes painfully short, when it comes to wrapping the story up. He tends to cut the loose ends rather than tying them off neatly.
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