Memory Monday: Rebecca Tingle

Rebecca Tingle is a little-known author who has only published two books so far - both accurately historical fiction. Despite not even having a blog or a website (that I can find), I have never failed to find either of her books in any library.


The Edge on The Sword
YA, 2001

The cover isn't very pretty - at least the girl looks a bit odd, but don't let it fool you. Inside is an engaging story about the oldest daughter of King Alfred of Wessex; Aethelflaed. It tells her story in a thoroughly wonderful way. You feel like you know Flaed, and can step along side her as she goes from learning to read and write to learning the basics of war, to uniting England with her marriage. Tingle does a fabulous job being incredibly accurate for the 9th/10th century history, and you get a real taste of what life was like at that time.
Graded a B.



Far Traveler
YA, 2005

This stand-alone novel is the story of Aelfwynn, the daughter of Aethelflaed. It's been awhile since I read this one, but I enjoyed it just as much as Edge On The Sword. It is again a great piece of historical fiction and deserving of a read!
Graded a B+.