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‘No, he will not escape that way,’ Leofwine said, as with his mantle flowing behind him he furiously hurried after the bishop. ‘He will be boiled … [Read more...] about The Dragon Tailed Star, Day 10

By the time the bishop had returned with a sponge and a pot with the mixture of powdered honey bee and vinegar, the king was hovering between the … [Read more...] about The Dragon Tailed Star, Day 9

Thea studied Bishop Erwald’s countenance. Why had he employed a cook previously in Lanfranc’s employ since Bishop Lanfranc was a known Norman … [Read more...] about The Dragon Tailed Star, Day 8

When Thea saw her father lying on a couch, his breath rasping, sweat beaded on his brow, his countenance pale, with Bishop Erwald by his side and Lady … [Read more...] about The Dragon Tailed Star, Day 7

Patting Lady’s neck she trotted out of the gates and along the Roman road until she discovered a pathway that led her into the woods. She was pleased … [Read more...] about The Dragon Tailed Star, Day 6

Instead of returning to her grandmother, Thea snatched her cloak from a peg in the porch. Glancing back through the opened door into the busy … [Read more...] about The Dragon Tailed Star, Day 5

Gytha rose from her place beside the brazier and, using her eagle-headed stick, tapped her way to the window. ‘Do not say that to your father, my … [Read more...] about The Dragon Tailed Star, Day 4

When the cavalcade with maids and guards passed through the ancient Roman walls of St Albans, it was but a short trot to the Bishop’s Palace hall. … [Read more...] about The Dragon Tailed Star, Day 3