by gayemack | May 4, 2014 | Writer's Work and History's Mysteries
In my 12th & 13th century historical thrillers, Eleanor of Aquitaine is the queen of the hour. Certainly she was a fascinating woman– so much so that scholars, historical fiction authors and Hollywood, can’t seem to get enough of her; nor can I. If someone...
by gayemack | Mar 17, 2013 | Writer's Work and History's Mysteries
Was St. Patrick ever at Glastonbury Abbey in the early 5th Century? Legend says he was but then, as is the case of many of ancient stories, we’ll never know for sure. There is however, a document known as the Charter of St. Patrick believed to have been...
by gayemack | Jan 28, 2013 | Writer's Work and History's Mysteries
By January 30 1164, King Henry II of England had evidently had enough of the ecclesiastical hierarchy protecting its own in criminal matters. In an effort to curb the power of the Church’s courts, Henry laid down a document of sixteen articles known as the...
by gayemack | Jul 6, 2012 | Writer's Work and History's Mysteries
In “Flight Through Time”, my 12th century mystery series, Eleanor of Aquitaine is the queen of the hour. Historically a fascinating woman, scholars, historical fiction authors… not to mention Hollywood, can’t seem to get enough of her; nor can I. If someone were to...
by gayemack | May 29, 2012 | Writer's Work and History's Mysteries
A little over two miles northwest of Oxford, the tiny hamlet of Godstow lies alongside the River Thames. Bucolic in its landscape, Godstow remains noteworthy for two of its area landmarks, a medieval nunnery and The Trout (Inn, Pub) which 850 years ago(give or...
