Peter Alan Orchard


Biography

Peter writes fiction set in the ancient and medieval worlds, including an adventure from the Trojan War ('The Painter of Lemnos') and two set in fifth-century BC Athens - 'A Pig in the Roses' (a mystery) and 'The House on Athene Street' (a children's adventure).

'Voices from the Past' is a collection of short stories set in periods from Bronze Age Greece to medieval England. 'Starlight' features an Anglo-Saxon farmer and a Viking raid.

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The Painter of Lemnos    by Peter Alan Orchard
Price: $1.99 USD. 12100 words. Published on December 5, 2011. Fiction.

It is the Bronze Age. On the plains of Ilion the Akhaian army under Agamemnon, fighting to capture the city of Priam, is trapped between the sea and its own defences. Kindulos lives a quiet life on the island of Lemnos, painting pictures on richer men's walls for a living. One morning the earth begins to shake and in a moment his world changes.
Starlight    by Peter Alan Orchard
Price: $0.99 USD. 3470 words. Published on May 13, 2011. Fiction.

(5.00 from 2 reviews)
Ulf, a farmer in Anglo-Saxon England, starts a new life after a Viking raid. Short story.
The House on Athene Street    by Peter Alan Orchard
Price: $1.99 USD. 10610 words. Published on April 21, 2011. Fiction.

An adventure story set in Ancient Greece. Should suit ages 9-12.
Voices from the Past    by Peter Alan Orchard
Price: $1.99 USD. 8860 words. Published on April 13, 2011. Fiction.

Nine short tales set in the ancient and medieval past, ranging from the Bronze Age Mediterranean to a vineyard in ancient Rome and a medieval monastery.
A Pig in the Roses    by Peter Alan Orchard
Price: $2.99 USD. 70630 words. Published on April 5, 2011. Fiction.

(5.00 from 1 review)
Athens is a city living on its nerves, a city on the verge of war with Sparta. When Diokles - merchant, family man, inquisitive, loyal and a terrible lyre player - finds his wife’s uncle Makron accused of murder, it is his duty to defend him. But this is no simple killing, and Diokles must not only smoke out the truth but risk his own life to protect his wife and children.

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  • Night of the Storm on April 20, 2011
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    This was an excellent read when it first came out in paperback and is still well worth the money, especially if you like the splendidly-evoked and sunny Mediterranean setting. It's good to see it available for ebook.
  • Chivalry: A Jake Savage Adventure on Sep. 09, 2011
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    The weather in France is foul and Sir Robert's company are hungry and desperate. Jake Savage and his companions are beating their way through the rain in search of provisions when they come to a tent, a lady and a knight in black armour. The knight is a formidable opponent, but the lady's challenge is clear: conquer him and take me and my lands. The combat is brutal, but Jake's humanity leads him to a fitting conclusion. This is a strongly-written and enjoyable tale with a good feeling for medieval storytelling and I am happy to recommend it.