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Squire and Sword – The Prequel to The Northumbria Trilogy

"gripping storytelling with a truly cinematic feel" (Tony Riches, Historical Fiction Author)

Tony Riches Historical Fiction Author

"gripping storytelling with a truly cinematic feel"

The prequel to the Northumbria Trilogy is a short story, but Birgit Constant achieves a sense of epic scale with 'deep dive' research and gripping storytelling with a truly cinematic feel.

"Beo ðu abisgod ymbe rædinge" – Give attendance to reading

Portrait photo of author Birgit Constant
Birgit Constant

- Historical tales, linguistic trails -

If you love Bernard Cornwell's Uhtred Saga, Matthew Harffy's Bernicia Chronicles or MJ Porter's Eagle of Mercia Chronicles, then my books might be for you. So why not try Squire and Sword, a short story from the realm of The Northumbria Trilogy?

Birgit Constant

Author of historical fiction for language nerds

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About Birgit Constant

Hi, my name is Birgit Constant. Great to see you here!

I am a language nerd with a deep affection for the Middle Ages.

Prior to becoming an author, I spent many years working in translation, proofreading, IT and Public Relations in England, Ireland and Germany.