Enjoy reading about that time period (mid 1400 England)
348275
Enjoy reading about that time period (mid 1400 England) . The author notes fact from fiction. I look forward to  her next book.
239137
It is a bit slow to read with the local wording but a reasonable history of the period.  Known events are reviewed  and the view of the people from the time are given.  If the reader wants to follow the events on a map it can be done.
2159143
I enjoyed learning more about the type of daily life that people in this time period in Briton lived. It was a refreshing new time period and story line for me too.
789984
I enjoyed this peek at a little-noted period of English history, in the form of a whodunit that entertained while it enlightened.  The translation left something to be desired in that the occasional lapse into modern slang was a bit jarring, spoiling the medieval mood.  I'm looking forward to the sequel.
4288066
Alfred the Great was an ancestor of mine so I enjoy reading about this period in history and how the people lived and survived.  The books bring it all to life.
4334243
a tale of England in1767 involving slavery and the courts and the society at that time a good  informative  read
2650204
I really enjoy reading anything well written about history and lives lived in the time between the World Wars in Britain....this is it, letting us into the 'upstairs' 'downstairs' lives, customs, etc., of the folks living at that time in Essex...  Having traveled to that part of the country in the past, the well written passages brought back my time there back to life.
3588477
I enjoyed this book because I learned about a period in history that I new little about. The intertwining stories added a richness that I enjoyed
3022531
engaging and interesting to learn about every day life in the 1400's.  Great plot, & real life characters with clever interactions.
99726
Very informative about life in that time period!  Opened my eyes about what life was about, it wasn't all brutish and short!
3462516
This is an interesting piece of historical fiction/mystery set in 14th century England.  Among its characters are actual historical figures Geoffrey Chaucer, John of Gaunt, John de Vere and King Richard II.  The story line centers upon a mysterious book that purports to be a prophesy of the death of the 13 English Kings since William the Conqueror, including the current, living King.

Possession of such a book would be deemed treason and several different factions battle for ownership of the work, for various reasons.  Court intrigue is the order of the day, as the book finds itself in the possession of a group of prostitutes.  Parts of the story are intriguing, and there are several different threads, some of which are certainly more entertaining and even educational then others.  All in all, it is a pretty average effort in the mystery genre, moved up slightly by its setting in medieval England.
1807358
I enjoyed this novel and the look into Roman life. It is a time period I haven't read a lot about, and I found it interesting. I found myself wrapped up in the story from early on, and it was a fast, enjoyable read.
3316775
Affords the reader with deep insights into the growth of England and its people. The Medevil period (1300-1400) in England displays a huge shift in English culture which I was never aware of. I have been very interested in all aspects of England and Mr. Mortimer discribes in detail such matters as dress,wages,food,and all matters how these people survived and thrived in a harsh environment.
2877305
Learned a lot about the history and art of the Tuscany area of Italy in the 1300 and 1400s. A fascinating view of women and their roles during that time period.
3815037
For those readers who enjoy a long romp through families and history, this book fits the bill.  The characters are well drawn and engaging. The history is fairly well researched but as presented a bit dull, (I have my MA in medieval history although I do not work as an historian.)  The Middle Ages are an incredibly fascinating period of time and I would have appreciated a bit more background about the political climate during the time covered in the narrative.  But it is a good read.  One of those books to curl up with and enter a world so different from your own that you lose yourself.
601646
Enjoyes reading this book...Memories from back then.
3784949
This period story was an interesting read that managed to hold my attention.