[MR] Fwd: Book list

[Cecelia Hughes]

And don't forget the classic Ivanhoe!

Graidhne

--- Richard Mowbray <syrrichard at yahoo.com> wrote:

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> --- Richard Mowbray <syrrichard at yahoo.com> wrote:
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> > Date: Thu, 29 May 2008 03:46:08 -0700 (PDT)
> > From: Richard Mowbray <syrrichard at yahoo.com>
> > Subject: Fwd: Book list
> > To: ladysayher at gmail.c
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> > > For a marvelous read, try the Templar mysteries by Michael Jecks.
> > > They
> > > cover nearly all facets of medieval life in early 14th c England
> > > including-
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> > > monasteries
> > > nunneries
> > > mining 
> > > shipping
> > > fishing
> > > trade 
> > > politics both local and Royal
> > > the english judicial system
> > > hunting laws
> > > everyday life at every level from middle noble down
> > > history at a very climactic time
> > > the effects of climate
> > > disease
> > > pilgrimage
> > > childbirth
> > > etc.,
> > > 
> > > all done as a great set of mysteries that are by themselves
> > > compelling.
> > > A great set of books that is not to end soon. So far, 22 books
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> > > every one a jewel.
> > > 
> > > The "Cadfael" series by Ellis Peters. England during the civil
> war
> > > between Maude and Stephen, 12th c. very compelling and a good
> read.
> > > Alot of how medieval England works.
> > > 
> > > Syr Richard
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> > > "Sir Nigel Loring" and "the white company", for which Sir Arthur
> > > Conan
> > > Doyle, of Sherlock holmes fame, was knighted
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