Book Review: Squire and Sword (The Northumbria Trilogy) by Birgit Constant

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England, 1070. In the fenlands of East Anglia, the Saxon resistance against the Norman king smolders. The rebels repeatedly raid the neighbouring estates, and the inhabitants of manors yet untouched by the outlaws are bracing themselves for an attack.

How it all began: The prequel to the Northumbria Trilogy is a short story, but Birgit Constant achieves a sense of epic scale with 'deep dive' research and gripping storytelling with a truly cinematic feel.

Perfect for reading on an hour-long journey (as I did), this prequel offers a compelling glimpse of what you can expect from The Northumbria Trilogy.

I recently visited the museum of Breton life in Quimper, Brittany, so I appreciated the authentic ancient Breton phrases, and the occasional use of Old English (yes, there is a useful glossary at the back). 

Wæs hal!

Tony Riches

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About the Author

Birgit Constant has a PhD in medieval studies, has learned eleven languages and worked her way through translation, IT and Public Relations before ending up in the world of books. She has been working as an author, writer and editor in Landshut, Germany, since 2014. She writes historical fiction for readers who want to immerse themselves into medieval history and languages. She has also published a guide for budding authors. When she is not working on her manuscripts, you can find her on foot or on her bike at various speeds in Landshut, where she lives with her family. Subscribe to her newsletter Medieval Motes at www.birgitconstant.com for exclusive updates about the Middle Ages, projects and books and to get a free ebook, and find Birgit on Bluesky and Twitter @tinctaculum