Melisende's Library

Armageddon falls on my twelfth birthday: I see my Christian parents conquer Moorish Granada. I am Juana Trastamara, part-English, hei...

I was sent this link via a history forum that I am a member of, and thought it would also interest readers - Book Reviews | History Extra ...

December is done and dusted, and the order for December has gone in - though I anticipate a January delivery due to the Christmas break. ...

"their blood cries out but their voice is not heard" Again, another fascinating book by author David Lawrence-Young .  This ...

From critically acclaimed historical fantasy author, Stephanie Dray comes the long-awaited new tale based on the true story of Cleopatra...

From JS Online , a review of "Hild" by Nicola Griffith: Steeping us in the taste of seventh-century England's mead, the wei...

Well, November is upon us and the order has gone in for the next round of additions to the Library. And here they are: The Crimes of E...

I have just finished reading Matt Rees ' "A Name In Blood" - a historical novel on the life of Caravaggio - I would hesitate ...

As the last of the September additions arrived in the post a couple of days ago, October's list has been sent off. Here are the tomes ...