From the Dark Ages right up to Victorian times, royal bastards and illegitimate children of high ranking Peers of the Realm have shaped many parts of the country’s history. Helen’s book takes a close and fascinating look at these people in a way that will make you think of them in a new light. Superbly entertaining. Read the full review [link=https://booksmonthlyreviews.wordpress.com/pen-and-sword-books-2/]here[/link]
Books Monthly

A well researched, entertaining and interesting book that can be read as a novel. It's full of interesting explanations and gives you a clear idea of the Tapestry. Recommended!
NetGalley, Anna Maria Giacomasso

Enriched with eyewitness accounts from Islamic and Western sources, this important book unlocks the history of the Crusades and the early Islamic period, giving the reader entry into a historical epoch that is thrilling and pertinent. Read the full Instagram review [link=https://www.instagram.com/p/BvovoCqlU_v/?utm_source=ig_twitter_share&igshid=4tp7nubygzyn]here[/link]
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You're really going to have to be a keen subscriber to the age to get through it. There is a nice mono, glossy plate section in the middle to show some of the locations being discussed and the appendices and bibliography will be useful for students.
The Armourer, February 2019

The author draws extensively on the work of Polydore Vergil, Henry VII's court historian, but also considers other contemporary accounts and subsequent histories. A well balanced assessment of a battle which merits more attention in comparison with other Wars of the Roses engagements.
Battlefields Trust