@JimFox -- Thanks Jim for your vote of confidence. I, too, like historical fiction and stories set in medieval times. If you like the King Arthur time period there is one by TheOrangutan called Merlin's Gold you will probably like. I am reading that one myself. Don't let the prologue throw you off when Lancelot gets killed. It is a very manly book.
I'm not trying to plug his book, or anything. But I am enjoying the story and wish to share it with you. Gavin Wilson (TheOrangutan) does really excellent fighting scenes. I wish I could do them like he does.
Tell him Alora sent you. I'll keep my eyes peeled for some good stories and you do the same for me. Alora