A Butcher's Tale

ISBN: 1479154571

Author: Attanasio, Mr. Joe P.

Condition: New

Product Description This is a historical adventure. This is the story of a passionate and idealistic young man named Joseph in fourteenth century England. He gives up his career as a butcher with his trade guild in York and follows a young woman, Dorothy, and her family into the border country to the north. Dorothy and her family are going to take over the farm they inherited when her uncle died. The English-Scottish war is heating up and the border region is very unstable. This is the time of Edward I, (Longshanks), and William Wallace. Every effort has been made to ensure the historical events and flavor of the times is accurately portrayed. For those that are familiar with the reference; this story resembles a fourteenth century version of Little House on the Prairie written by Laura Ingalls Wilder. This story is suitable for ages 13 and up. About the Author Joe P. Attanasio was born in the late 1940's in western New York. He is married and has a daughter. He served in Vietnam with the U.S. Army in 1968 and has had a career as a butcher himself. He has lived near the east coast and the west coast of the United States and is currently living in New York. He is an avid reader and is particularly interested in historical mysteries and adventures. His favorite authors include Ken Follett, Bernard Cornwell, C.J. Sansom, Steve Berry and George MacDonald Fraser. He has always had a passion for the High Middle Ages (1100-1300). He has written many poems and short stories. A collection of his poetry and short stories can be found online at: Booksie.com/Attanasio This is a popular web site for writers.