Welcome to my website!

I’m a medieval historian and author who writes both fiction and non-fiction. My PhD focused on warfare during the twelfth and thirteenth centuries, but since then I’ve broadened my scope into trade history. In recent years I’ve published wide-ranging overviews such as Two Houses, Two Kingdoms: A History of France and England, 1100-1300; accounts of specific campaigns, such as 1217: The Battles That Saved England; and biographies of individuals, such as Matilda: Empress, Queen, Warrior. I have several books due out in 2025, and I’m working on more for 2026 and 2027.

Historical fiction is a great way to engage with stories of the past, and I’m also the author of a series of medieval murder mysteries featuring Edwin Weaver, a young man of common origin who is suddenly thrust into the noble world of politics, backstabbing and murder.

You can find out more about my books by using the links above, and more about me here. For the latest news on publications and events, see my news page.