My Alfred of Wessex trilogy of historical novels is based around Alfred the Great in his wars with the vikings; Alfred was king of 9th century Anglo-Saxon Wessex. My cycling books (the original Bike Ride Books) relate funny versions of my cycling misadventures the length of England and of Scotland and around the Lake District, with a dash of history thrown in: 'The Full English', 'A Bit Scott-ish' and 'A Lake District Grand Tour'.

They are all published under the publishing imprint 'Bike Ride Books' and are currently available as paperbacks, e-books and on Kindle Unlimited.

A new book is on the way: 'At The End Of The Lake'. Another genre, a murder mystery set in the English Lake District. Why not join my newsletter list to receive more news?

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Alfred of Wessex trilogy

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