Sit back and let The Medieval Chronicle's Village Crier enlighten you about the Dark Ages, Middle Ages and the Tudor period through the reign of Elizabeth I. Within the pages of The Medieval Chronicle newsletter you'll find a forum of like minds to share information, network with and learn from. The aim—first and foremost—is to entertain as well as inform. Each issue opens the door to a wealth of exciting adventures.
Published authors of medieval novels weave into the theme of their chosen topic bits of information from their book(s). These are not book reviews but captivating articles that take you into the worlds of medieval England, France, Italy, Germany but to mention a few. You'll go on crusade with the Knights Templar, learn about marriage laws, follow a young boy from page to knighthood. The list continues with herbs in medicine and magic, clothing, responsibilities of the Lord and Lady of the castle and castle life, customs and ceremonies, destriers, tournaments, garderobes, food and all the intriguing tidbits that so fascinates us and make this period come alive. There are also articles written by modern day troubadours, architects and builders, artisans, etc who love the medieval period as much as we do. Each issue introduces you to a personage of royal birth in Keeper of the Realm. Bits of trivia will entice you In Days of Yore. Discover how they kept time in The Medieval Year and Canonical Hours. Learn about the role of a lady in waiting in A Day in the Life. Meet new authors and become reacquainted with ones already in print in Medieval Books Abound. Find the reference books that authors go to time after time in The Research Library. The possibilities for The Medieval Chronicle are limited only by your realm of inspiration.
Sitting for hours searching Google for a the medieval book or topic only to be disappointed? Ask The Medieval Chronicle’s Village Crier to help you. It's his job to publically declare and proclaim important news in the streets so that all will be informed.
I invite you to join me and others like yourself who, every time we see or hear the word medieval, feel its magic and become drawn into its spell, knowing each journey will render new and wondrous findings.
Until next time,
Linda Lloyd Abel
Publisher