James Aitcheson was born in Wiltshire in 1985 and studied History at Emmanuel College, Cambridge, where began his fascination with the medieval period and the Norman Conquest in particular. He is a regular speaker at historical festivals and schools. www.jamesaitcheson.com / @JamesAitcheson
Aitcheson neatly mixes action and intrigue in equal measure * BBC History Magazine * Vibrant and authentic. Rarely have I been so transported into the world of the medieval knight, and his environs * Ben Kane, author of Eagles of War, on James Aitcheson * Plenty of exciting battles and a protagonist narrator who is a real pleasure to read * Historical Novel Society on James Aitcheson * Fans of Game of Thrones will find plenty to love in this uncompromising slice of historical fiction * Shortlist on James Aitcheson * Action packed, set in a fascinating period * Mail on Sunday on James Aitcheson *