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Queen's Knight
The battle for France is almost over but the Plantagenets do not know it. They cling to the hope that by throwing more and more men at a lost cause they will regain the land lost. Sir Michael of Weedon knows that is not true and is tired of the waste. He has fulfilled his promise to a dead king as well as his mentor but it is a savage attack on his new family’s home that makes him return to England.
It is there that Fate catches up with him. He is summoned by Queen Catherine, King Henry’s widow and she entrusts him with her most valuable treasure and makes him, the Queen’s Knight.
It is there that Fate catches up with him. He is summoned by Queen Catherine, King Henry’s widow and she entrusts him with her most valuable treasure and makes him, the Queen’s Knight.
208 pages, Paperback
Published March 18, 2022
About the author
Griff Hosker
219 books459 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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May 12, 2022
Disappointing
Despite my reluctance to give a Griff story ever less than the usual five stars, I cannot avoid expressing disappointment with this one. There are plenty of good sections but also awkward sentences and an overall impression of the story being rushed. The first Griff tale that I did not fully enjoy.
Despite my reluctance to give a Griff story ever less than the usual five stars, I cannot avoid expressing disappointment with this one. There are plenty of good sections but also awkward sentences and an overall impression of the story being rushed. The first Griff tale that I did not fully enjoy.
June 18, 2023
Brilliant
I loved this book, have always read about the Plantagenets, usually biased in their favour, and although I knew and lamented the arrival of Henry Tudor and the demise of Richard III, I was not quite sure of the reason of his origins.
Good to read a book explaining things from a Lancastrian point of view, and to adjust somewhat my balance of judgement. I love the books, there is nothing to dislike at all.
This book and all of Griff Hosker's others are a great way to take in history and everyday life in Medieval times without the burden of historical tones!
I also love the maps which are great if I go on holiday to areas where his books have been set.
Great books. Hats off to Griff. How could this book be rated any less than 5*****
I loved this book, have always read about the Plantagenets, usually biased in their favour, and although I knew and lamented the arrival of Henry Tudor and the demise of Richard III, I was not quite sure of the reason of his origins.
Good to read a book explaining things from a Lancastrian point of view, and to adjust somewhat my balance of judgement. I love the books, there is nothing to dislike at all.
This book and all of Griff Hosker's others are a great way to take in history and everyday life in Medieval times without the burden of historical tones!
I also love the maps which are great if I go on holiday to areas where his books have been set.
Great books. Hats off to Griff. How could this book be rated any less than 5*****
April 2, 2022
Queens Knight
As usual Griff Hosker weaves an amazing tale which has had me sitting up late to try to finish. Superb writing in, if I may say, Bernard Cornwall style which means the book cannot be put down until finished. I have decided that of all the periods of our history, a story like this, of those times, makes one wish one had been there.
As usual Griff Hosker weaves an amazing tale which has had me sitting up late to try to finish. Superb writing in, if I may say, Bernard Cornwall style which means the book cannot be put down until finished. I have decided that of all the periods of our history, a story like this, of those times, makes one wish one had been there.
March 31, 2022
Another one
Another good one griff.Keep going write faster
A good storyline with great characters.enjoyable read as always.a must if you like historical fiction and a good yarn
Another good one griff.Keep going write faster
A good storyline with great characters.enjoyable read as always.a must if you like historical fiction and a good yarn
June 30, 2022
Another chapter, another generation of honest and true knights reveals the foundations and cracks that launched the War of the Roses whose undertones can be sensed and anticipated.
November 30, 2022
Brilliant read
An excellent book. I can't wait for the next book in this series. A very enjoyable read which make you feel you are part of the story
An excellent book. I can't wait for the next book in this series. A very enjoyable read which make you feel you are part of the story
May 3, 2024
As always, wonderful
I can always trust Griff Hosker for a rip roaring read. And this one delivers. I thoroughly enjoyed it. And look forward to the next
I can always trust Griff Hosker for a rip roaring read. And this one delivers. I thoroughly enjoyed it. And look forward to the next
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