B+ Reviews / Book Reviews / C Reviewschildren's fiction / childrens-books / medieval / picture booksNo Comments
It’s no ordinary day at the castle! This beautifully illustrated, silly picture book is a fun introduction to the medieval world and the illuminated bestiary Godfrey, a peasant boy who works for the lord and lady of the castle, finds a bestiary, or illustrated book of beasts, on the way ... more >
B Reviews / Book ReviewsArt / art history / illustrations / medieval / medieval manuscripts / museum exhibits / non-fiction2 Comments
A celebration of the visual contributions of the bestiary—one of the most popular types of illuminated books during the Middle Ages—and an exploration of its lasting legacy. Brimming with lively animals both real and fantastic, the bestiary was one of the great illuminated manuscript traditions of the Middle Ages. Encompassing ... more >
B+ Reviews / Book Reviews / Recommended Readsclass differences / England / falconry / Fighter / Historical / medieval / servant romance / Wales10 Comments
All he ever wanted was to go home. Leaving his life as a noble hostage behind him, Gryff has fled from one danger to another, never safe, always longing for a forbidden return to his conquered Welsh homeland. Held captive by villainous men, his unlikely savior is the most beautiful ... more >
B Reviews / Book ReviewsCivil-War / England / Henry II / Historical / Knights / medieval / War / Military / Young-Adult4 Comments
William D’Amory dreams of battle and glory… But since his father died defending King Stephen, there is no money to train him for knighthood. Instead he must tend the pigs while his family prays England’s bitter civil war will pass them by. Them comes a stranger on a secret mission, ... more >
A- Reviews / Book Reviews / Recommended ReadsArt / art history / History / medieval / medieval manuscripts / non-fiction1 Comments
When one thinks of women in the Middle Ages, the images that often come to mind are those of damsels in distress, mystics in convents, female laborers in the field, and even women of ill repute. In reality, however, medieval conceptions of womanhood were multifaceted, and women’s roles were varied ... more >
B- Reviews / Book Reviews14th century / arranged-marriage / England / medieval / War / Military / Widowed Heroine1 Comments
Wed by royal command! Widow Valerie of Florham wants nothing more than to forget her abusive marriage and live peacefully at the mercy of no man. She’d never have dreamed of a liaison with handsome Sir Gil Wolford, but then comes a royal decree—they must wed! Gil craves military conquest ... more >
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