Great WritersHenry Howard, Earl of Surrey: The Last Knight of a Dead AgeAn Old-World Aristocrat in the Tudor Age Born around 1516, Henry Howard entered the world with expectations as towering as his bloodline was ancient—his family’s pedigree traced his lineage back to the Conquest. Some of England’s finest humanist scholars polished the future earl’s intellect, adding layers of sophistication. He was taught classical literature, rhetoric, and moral philosophy. He read Virgil's Aeneid not merely as poetry but as a handbook of noble conduct, …...A Tudor Character Sketch: Gregory TrelawneyThe twenty-three-year-old Gregory Trelawney is the main character in my yet-unnamed short story set against the backdrop of the 1544 Siege of Montreuil—the last great campaign of Henry VIII, and part of the Italian Wars. As an older and wiser Captain of the Tiger, he also appears in my historical fiction novel Sic Parvis Magna and short story Retribution . My imagined Trelawney is no heir to great houses. The real Trelawneys were one of the gentry families of Cornwall. It appears that they …...Learn More about the Historical Fiction Novel Sic Parvis MagnaDiscover Sic Parvis Magna, a historical fiction novel of Francis Drake's youth for fans of Horatio Hornblower and Jack Aubrey.Who and What's real in the Historical Fiction Novel Sic Parvis MagnaExplore the real historical figures behind Sic Parvis Magna. Discover what's fact, what's fiction, and how truth fuels great historical fiction.The Opening Scenes of the Historical Fiction Novel Sic Parvis MagnaRead Chapter 1 of Sic Parvis Magna, a gripping historical fiction debut where young Francis Drake flees rebellion, betrayal, and fire on the path to legend.Best Historical Fiction Books: Anna Karenina by Leo TolstoyLeo Tolstoy's Anna Karenina (1878): love, adultery, and the moral weather of imperial Russia—an interpretive reading of Tolstoy's tragic masterpiece.Best Historical Fiction Books: War and PeaceDiscover Tolstoy's War and Peace—an epic tale of love, war, and Russian society during the Napoleonic era that remains one of literature's greatest achievements.Tolstoy's War: The Chill of Napoleon's False ShadowDiscover why Leo Tolstoy remains essential reading for historical fiction fans—his epic vision, moral insight, and war stories still shape the genre today.Historical Fiction Novel Nova Albion Adventure By Paul JariabekDiscover the secret voyage of Francis Drake—mutiny, Spanish spies, and a deadly hunt for the Northern Passage in a high‑stakes clash of empires.Memento Mori in Tudor England: Death, Faith, and DrakeMemento mori shaped Tudor beliefs about death, judgment, and power. See how this idea informs the historical fiction world of Sic Parvis Magna.Historical Fiction Novel First Blood By Paul JariabekA thrilling historical fiction novel of Francis Drake's daring raids and the vengeful persosnal war against the Spanish crown.Sic Parvis Magna Sample Chapter—Escape from TavistockRead the opening chapter from the historical fiction novel Sic Parvis Magna as the young Francis Drake flees from a torchlit mob that destroys his family's home in Tavistock.Sic Parvis Magna Sample Chapter—Family DinnerRead the opening chapter of the historical fiction novel Sic Parvis Magna for free. In this scene, Francis discovers news worse than he imagined.Sic Parvis Magna Sample Chapter—First Impressions of PlymouthRead the opening chapter of the historical fiction novel Sic Parvis Magna for free. Plymouth offers Francis first glimpses of a large town.First Previous Page 1 of 3 Next Last
