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A successful signing spree

By James Aitcheson On 25 August 2011

August has been a busy month, with the launch of Sworn Sword followed by a string of interviews, events and signings. So far the tour has taken me from Cambridge to London, the Cotswolds, Marlborough and Salisbury – and that’s just the beginning. Here’s a selection of the latest photos:

Many thanks to my hosts

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The Rufus Stone

Reflections on the Rufus Stone

By James Aitcheson On 14 July 2011

Just off the A31 between Ringwood and Southampton, in an otherwise unremarkable spot in a clearing on the edge of the New Forest, lies the supposed site of a key moment in post-Conquest English history. On 2 August 1100, King William II (known to posterity as “Rufus” on account

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Sworn Sword hardback

First copies are in…

By James Aitcheson On 3 July 2011

The first advance copies of the Sworn Sword hardback came back from the printers this weekend and are looking terrific. Thanks to all those at Preface Publishing who have helped to make this book happen, as well as to the cover illustrator Tim Byrne, whose design graces the jacket. I fell in love with the

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The Battle of Stamford Bridge

By James Aitcheson On 2 June 2011

Listeners to this morning’s edition of In Our Time on BBC Radio 4 were treated to a fascinating discussion about the Battle of Stamford Bridge, which took place close to the city of York on 25 September 1066. This encounter saw the famed Norwegian adventurer and warrior King Harald Hardrada pitched against the newly

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Welcome to the website

By James Aitcheson On 27 May 2011

Welcome to www.jamesaitcheson.com, my official website, and to this blog, where I will be posting regularly with all the latest news about my debut novel, Sworn Sword, which is due to be released on 4 August this year.

On this blog you’ll find also information on the forthcoming sequels, details about readings, signings and

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