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April 13, 2018
THE AGE OF ARTHUR, PART EIGHT: BRITAIN STANDS ALONE
Great attempt at describing the murky waters of fifth century Britannia
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Unique among the territories of the Western Roman Empire in the 5th century, Britain succeeded in holding back and even reversing the tide of Germanic conquest for nearly two centuries. This was an age of heroes… It was the Age of Arthur!
This is the eighth part of our discussion of Britain in the so-called Age of Arthur: the 5th though the mid-6th Century A.D. It is a fascinating period, with the Classical civilization of Greece and Rome giving way to the Germanic “Dark Ages”. It was the sunset of Celtic-Roman culture in Britain; it was the Age of Arthur!
But who was Arthur?
Before we answer that question, it is necessary we understand the world in which he lived.
(Read Part Seven here or start from the beginning here!
BRITAIN STANDS ALONE
The last quarter of the 5th century was a grim time for those who looked…
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April 11, 2018
#bookreview A Light in the Dark Ages Trilogy by Tim Walker #Abandoned #Ambrosius #Uther’sDestiny @timwalker1666
A Light in the Dark Ages series reviewed
Today I am not on a blog tour so decided to write a special review for Tim Walker’s ‘Light in the Age of Darkness’ Trilogy. The series includes the following books: Abandoned, Ambrosius: Last of the Romans and Uther’s Destiny.
About the Books
Abandoned
Abandoned is an action-packed short novella (20,000 words/81 pages) that introduces the reader to A Light in the Dark Ages series. Britannia lies shocked and exposed by the sudden departure of the Roman legions in the year 410. A hero arises – Marcus Aquilius – to protect the town of Calleva from an invading Saxon army. The townsfolk must decide if their town and way of life is worth fighting for, or if they should flee to the forest and revert to a tribal lifestyle. Marcus knows he must embrace change and makes his own personal journey to emerge as Marcus Pendragon.
Ambrosius
Britannia lies open…
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March 29, 2018
#HistFic #Author @TimWalker1666 joins us to chat about his new book Uther’s Destiny
Welcome to the wonderful Rosie Amber’s Book Blog!
Britannia is in shock at the murder of charismatic High King, Ambrosius Aurelianus, and looks to his brother and successor, Uther, to continue his work in leading the resistance to barbarian invaders. Uther’s destiny as a warrior king seems set until his world is turned on its head when his burning desire to possess the beautiful Ygerne leads to conflict. Could the fate of his kingdom hang in the balance as a consequence?
Court healer and schemer, Merlyn, sees an opportunity in Uther’s lustful obsession to fulfil the prophetic visions that guide him. He is encouraged on his mission by druids who align their desire for a return to ancient ways with his urge to protect the one destined to save the Britons from invaders and lead them to a time of peace and prosperity. Merlyn must use his wisdom and guile to thwart the machinations of an enemy intent…
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March 21, 2018
Coming Soon – Dying for a Vacation
Another installment in this enthralling and imaginative series…
The next instalment in the Dai and Julia Mysteries alternative history series about a couple who are detectives in the fight against crime in a modern-day Britain still ruled by the Roman Empire.
Turning out for a dawn raid was one of the aspects of his old job as a vigilesinvestigator in Londinium that Dai Llewellyn had imagined would not be featuring in the elevated role he now held as Submagistratus for Demetae and Cornovii based in Viriconium. He would have been quite happy to leave it in the capable hands of his Senior Investigator, Bryn Cartivel and the small group of grim faced Praetorians on temporary secondment, under their decanus, Brutus Gaius Gallus. But orders were orders and these came from Rome.
The Magistratus had been regretful about it.
“I know you don’t want to go careering over the countryside at the moment, but this is something…
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March 17, 2018
Tim Walker: Independent Author with a foot in the past is my Guest Author this week
Big THANKS to Jane Risdon for featuring me as her guest author…
Please welcome
my Guest Author
Tim Walker
Tim Walker is an independent author based in Windsor, UK.
His background is in marketing, journalism, editing and publications management.
Welcome Tim, I’m really happy to have you as my guest author.
I love anything to do with history so I’m really looking forward to your piece for us.
Let’s find out about Tim:
He began writing an historical series, A Light in the Dark Ages (set in the Fifth Century), in 2015, starting with a novella set at the time the Romans left Britain – Abandoned.
This was followed in 2017 with a novel – Ambrosius: Last of the Romans,
and the third installment,
Uther’s Destiny, has just been released in March 2018.
His creative writing journey began in July 2015 with the publication of a book of short stories, Thames Valley Tales.
In 2016 his first…
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March 15, 2018
Uther’s Destiny
Another supportive book blogger…
Written by Tim Walker
Fifth century Britannia is in shock at the murder of charismatic High King, Ambrosius Aurelianus, and looks to his brother and successor, Uther, to continue his work in leading the resistance to barbarian invaders. Uther’s destiny as a warrior king seems set until his world is turned on its head when his burning desire to possess the beautiful Ygerne leads to conflict. Could the fate of his kingdom hang in the balance as a consequence?
Court healer and schemer, Merlyn, sees an opportunity in Uther’s lustful obsession to fulfil the prophetic visions that guide him. He is encouraged on his mission by druids who align their desire for a return to ancient ways with his urge to protect the one destined to save the Britons from invaders and lead them to a time of peace and prosperity. Merlyn must use his wisdom and guile to thwart…
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March 9, 2018
A Bite of… Uther Pendragon from ‘Uther’s Destiny’ by Tim Walker
An Interview With Uther Pendragon…
Today we welcome Fifth-century warrior-king, Uther Pendragon, the hero of Uther's Destiny by Tim Walker, into the chair…
Q. What is your greatest ambition?
A: To protect our lands from invaders.
Q. What is your greatest fear?
A: In battle, I have no fear and live to crack Saxon skulls. In my hall, I know I must control my nobles and be wise to any treasonous ambition. It is the politics of court that make me wary, but I am a warrior who knows no fear.
Q. Does your sword have a name and if so, why so?
A. My blade was fashioned for me by my noble brother, Ambrosius Aurelianus, and is of finely forged metal with the runes engraved named it ‘Saxon Sting’. The kid-skin grip is broad to fit my hand and the crosspiece is of finest silver. I slash at my enemies and finish them off with the sting of…
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March 8, 2018
Uther’s Destiny by Tim Walker (A Light in the Dark Ages Book 3) @timwalker1666 #KindleUnlimited
Book launch review… Uther’s coming…
BOOK DESCRIPTION
Fifth century Britannia is in shock at the murder of charismatic High King, Ambrosius Aurelianus, and looks to his brother and successor, Uther, to continue his work in leading the resistance to barbarian invaders. Uther’s destiny as a warrior king seems set until his world is turned on its head when his burning desire to possess the beautiful Ygerne leads to conflict. Could the fate of his kingdom hang in the balance as a consequence?
Court healer and schemer, Merlyn, sees an opportunity in Uther’s lustful obsession to fulfil the prophetic visions that guide him. He is encouraged on his mission by druids who align their desire for a return to ancient ways with his urge to protect the one destined to save the Britons from invaders and lead them to a time of peace and prosperity. Merlyn must use his wisdom and guile to thwart the machinations…
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