Jean Gill is a Welsh writer and photographer living in the south of France with a big white dog, a scruffy black dog, a Nikon D750 and a man. For many years, she taught English in Wales and was the first woman to be a secondary headteacher in Carmarthenshire. She is also mother or stepmother to five children so life was hectic. Publications are varied, including prize-winning poetry and novels, military history, translated books on dog training (from French), and a cookery book on goat cheese. www.jeangill.com Winner of a Silver IPPY Award 2015 for Best Author Website
'Jean Gill is the master of historical intrigue' - C.M.T. Stibbe, Chasing Pharoahs 'Historical Fiction at its best. Rich in historical detail, this novel brings alive all aspects of mediaeval life from the political undertones of the high-born pursuits of hunting and jousting tournaments, to the simpler occupations of the peasants, like bee-keeping' - Karen Charlton, The Detective Lavender Mysteries 'Page-turning intrigue in the best historical fiction tradition' - J.G. Harlond, The Chosen Man 'Exquisitely written historical fiction' - Elizabeth Horton-Newton, View from the Sixth Floor 'I like a book that makes my heart race and 'The Troubadours' did exactly that. It's a great story' - Molly Gambiza, A Woman's Weakness 'Believable, page-turning and memorable' - Lela Michael, S.P. Review 'As soon as I finished this novel, I longed for the next in the series and can't wait to read more from this extremely talented author' - Deb McEwan, Beyond Death This story has it all from history to love - Shirley McLain, Dobyn's Chronicles 'Fascinating history - the plot was terrific' - Brian Wilkinson, Trickster Eric Novels blogger 'A walk through time! That is what it was like to read this fine novel. It drew me into the pages and would not let go of me until done! Bravo for a wonderful read!' - Arwin Blue, By Quill Ink and Parchment Historical Fiction blogger 'One of the best historical novels I've read in a long time' - Paul Trembling, Dragonslayer 'Jean Gill weaves a rich tapestry in this evocative, historical novel set in 12th Century France' - Moonyeen Blakey, The Assassin's Wife 'Fabulous read. Dragonetz is a character worthy of any Dorothy Dunnett fans as are many of the other colourful people that move through this tale. This is a novel I would definitely read many times' - Kristin Gleeson, the Celtic Knot series 'Believable, page-turning and memorable.' Lela Michael, S.P.Review 'Exquisitely written historical fiction.' Elizabeth Horton-Newton, View from the Sixth Floor 'I like a book that makes my heart race and 'The Troubadours' did exactly that. It's a great story.' Molly Gambiza, A Woman's Weakness 'As soon as I finished this novel, I longed for the next in the series and can't wait to read more from this extremely talented author.' Deb McEwan, Beyond Death 'One of the best historical novels I've read in a long time.' Paul Trembling, Dragonslayer 'Fascinating history - the plot was terrific.' Brian Wilkerson, Trickster Eric Novels blogger 'A walk through time! That is what it was like to read this fine novel. It drew me into the pages and would not let go of me until done! Bravo for a wonderful read!' Arwin Blue, By Quill Ink and Parchment Historical Fiction blogger
|
Ask a Question About this Product More... |
|
