Christy English

A PLAY OF TREACHERY: Medieval Mystery Extraordinaire

Wednesday, January 6th, 2010 | Reviews, The Writing Life | No Comments

All right…I never read mysteries. Well, almost never. But I met medieval mystery novelist Margaret Frazer at last year’s Historical Novel Society’s Conference, and after enjoying her intelligence and wit, I knew I had to start. I have just read her latest novel, A PLAY OF TREACHERY. I will not give the plot away here, but the actor, Joliffe, while in service to his new lord, is called on to travel to France in the midst of the 100 Years War. Not his idea of a good time…and it just gets better from there. For anyone with any interest in the medieval period, and for anyone with a love for murder mysteries, I highly recommend this one. Follow this link, or traipse to the nearest bookstore, and buy this novel. You won’t be sorry.

What’s Coming up in 2010

Monday, January 4th, 2010 | Uncategorized | No Comments

Happy New Year! I am very excited about what’s coming up in 2010.

In March, I will be hosting Susan Higganbottham, the author of the fabulous novel THE STOLEN CROWN about the Duke and Duchess of Buckingham during the time of the War of the Roses.

In April, my own novel, THE QUEEN’S PAWN, will be available in bookstores. I am thrilled!

In May, I will be fortuante enough to host C.W. Gortner, the author of the wonderful novel, THE LAST QUEEN. He will be discussing his latest offering,  THE CONFESSIONS OF CATHERINE DE MEDICI.  I can not wait to get my hands on that one!

Quote of the Week

Friday, January 1st, 2010 | The Writing Life | No Comments

"If…we accept all that is wrong about us, - and despite it, believe that we are deserving of a happy life- then we will have thrown open an immense window that will allow Love to enter."

Paulo Coehlo, THE VALKYRIES