Mark Alder was a journalist before becoming a full time writer. Widely read in mediaval history he is also a keen fencer and is an instructor in the sport. He lives in Brighton with his family. He has also written historical fantasies under the name M.D. Lachlan
Rather incredibly keeping his readers as educated as they are entertained. * THE BOOK BAG * A brilliantly rendered tale of supernatural skulduggery with swords and codpieces, plots and plagues. It is delivered with humour, gut-churning detail and the narrative drive of a charging knight. * THE DAILY MAIL *