The Order of the White Boar
The Order of the White Boar and The King’s Man are available from Amazon worldwide: myBook.to/WhiteBoar and mybook.to/TheKingsMan, from Blurb: www.blurb.co.uk/b/8167813-the-order-of-the-white-boar and www.blurb.co.uk/b/8770224-the-king-s-man, or direct from the author: AlexMarchant84@gmail.com
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A treat for a special anniversary! All books 99p/99c
Hands up who knows what day it is today! 4th February 2023? Believe it or not, it’s ten years since *that* press conference! You know – the one that announced that ‘beyond reasonable doubt’ the grave of King Richard III … Continue reading
Why not order direct? Signed copies available from the author
With Christmas fast approaching, now’s the time to treat any young relatives or friends (or yourself!) to The Order of the White Boar – the story of the life and legacy of the real King Richard III. All 4 books in the … Continue reading
Available for pre-order: ‘Clamour and Mischief’, an anthology…
My new short story ‘Watchers’ is now available for pre-order as part of the upcoming anthology Clamour and Mischief from Clan Destine Press. I was delighted when editor and fellow author Narrelle Harris invited me to submit a short story … Continue reading
“My Richard III – part 2”
Five years ago, before publication of The Order of the White Boar, in response to a post on Facebook from Jennifer C. Wilson, I wrote: “Well, this will take some thought – who would play Richard in ‘The Order of … Continue reading
Two upcoming events! Bosworth & Middleham
So much to look forward to as summer wends its way onwards – and we in the UK watch the heavens for impending (and much needed) rain. Seven years ago, on my first visit to the Bosworth Battle re-enactment weekend … Continue reading
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Announcing: my short story ‘Watchers’ to be published in ‘Clamour & Mischief’ anthology
I’m delighted to announce the inclusion of my short story ‘Watchers’ in the forthcoming anthology Clamour and Mischief, edited by Narrelle M. Harris (contributor to Richard III-inspired anthology Grant ME the Carving of My Name) and to be published by … Continue reading
2 days to go …
“‘There is the castle of Middleham, Edward. It is no more than a league now to Jervaulx. We shall not pause here.’ I had expected my spirits to rise as we approached the place that held so many happy memories … Continue reading
4 days to go …
“Dominating everything was the towering castle, its patchwork stone walls stained pink in the early morning sunlight. The glassless windows of its massive keep yawned black as they kept watch over our disembarking army. Beyond the parapet far above, I … Continue reading
5 days to go …
“The voices of all the men there gathered – lords, soldiers, sailors, monks – had risen once more in thunderous cheering. As Roger and I had followed Lords Lincoln and Lovell on to the beach to stand with our king, … Continue reading
‘Sons of York’ – available for pre-order!
I’m delighted to announce… Sons of York is now available for pre-order! ‘It’s June 1487 The invasion of England begins . . .’ Follow the further adventures of Matt and friends in Book 4 of The Order of the White … Continue reading
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