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By the Sword: a HWA medieval short story collection

29 June 2020 By Editor

Immerse yourself in the medieval world.

Buy By the Sword: a HWA short story collection

Read about some of your favourite characters from established series, or be introduced to new writers in the genre. The stories in By the Sword bring the medieval period vividly to life, encompassing the Crusades, the Hundred Years War and other historic events.

This exclusive and entertaining new collection, brought to you by the Historical Writers’ Association, also includes interviews with each author. Find out more about their writing processes and what attracts them to the medieval world.

By the Sword is a must-read for all fans of historical fiction.

Authors and stories featured in By the Sword:

Paul Bannister – The Plantagenet Princess
Hana Cole – Childish Things
Jemahl Evans – A Beggar’s Coat
Richard Foreman – A Knight’s Tale
Hilary Green – The Quest
JA Ironside – Guile
Michael Jecks – A Plague on Your Business
Peter Sandham – A Matter of Honour
Helena Schrader – A Night Journey

By the Sword: a HWA short story collection is published as an ebook on 29 June, 2020 and as a paperback on 2 July.

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