W.J. Small
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Historical fiction author W.J. Small has published five books, the latest, THE HAG STONE, is set during the 14th century as the Bubonic Plague sweeps England. Her other books include A KNIGHT'S DUTY, THE FAILED APPRENTICE, TO KILL A QUEEN, and A SHAFT OF LIGHT. She divides her time between New York and South Carolina, where she lives with her husband and spoiled Jack Russell Terrier.
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A Knight's Duty
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Historical Fiction
Scotland, 1297. Tension between England and Scotland is at the breaking point when William Wallace launches a ruthless attack on the English garrison at Lanark. King Edward I responds with a brutal siege at Caelaverock Castle. Northumberland soldier Thomas Gray, son of a bullying father and brother to a traitor, is drawn into the conflict. While serving under Edward I, Thomas almost loses his life during the siege of Stirling Castle when he is hit by a crossbow bolt fired by one of its defenders. When his home and family are attacked by Scottish forces, Thomas acts to save what is dear to him. Torn between a family with divided loyalties and a country falling into chaos, Thomas must rise to become a knight, unafraid of death or killing. The knight must do his duty - or die in the act.Historical Fiction. 
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The Failed Apprentice
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Historical Fiction
In "The Failed Apprentice," the first installment of the Will Patten trilogy, readers are transported to the tumultuous world of Tudor England. Young Will's life takes an unexpected turn when his master is brutally murdered, pulling him into the dangerous intrigues of Henry VIII's court. To navigate this perilous landscape, Will must embrace a life of espionage, aligning himself with powerful figures like Richard Rich and Thomas Cromwell in a high-stakes game to undermine Thomas More. Join Will on gripping journey filled with betrayal, ambition, and the fight for survival. 
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To Kill a Queen
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Historical Fiction
In a tumultuous period marked by political intrigue and personal strife, Will Patten, once again, finds himself entangled in the complexities of the Tudor court. Aligned with the cunning Thomas Cromwell and the ambitious Richard Rich, Will must navigate treacherous waters after suffering a significant loss. As he grapples with the challenges of court life, his own family's struggles weigh heavily on him, with destitute parents and a brother caught in a forbidden romance. Will's journey is a testament to resilience and the pursuit of power in a world where nothing is certain. 
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A Shaft of Light
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Historical Fiction
In the gripping third installment of the Will Patten series, Will flees the chaos of London with his partner, Clemence Reed. Upon arriving in York, they find themselves in the midst of the Pilgrimage of Grace, a fervent uprising against Henry VIII's controversial dissolution the monasteries. As tensions escalate between the Pilgrims and Royalists, Will faces a harrowing choice that will test his loyalties and determine his fate. He must chose what will ultimately benefit him, his family, and his country. 
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The Hag Stone: A Novel of Love and Loss During the Bubonic Plague
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Historical Fiction
1347 England. Cecily Heaton, mistress of Rowan Manor, faces a devastating turn of events when her husband dies and she is ousted from her home by her brother-in-law. Grief-stricken and alone, she turns to a childhood friend, only to experience a shocking betrayal that forces her to reevaluate her beliefs. Seeking fresh start, Cecily moves to York to become a healer just as the Bubonic Plague sweeps through the country, compelling her to confront difficult choices life, death, and sacrifice. "The Hag Stone" explores the challenges faced by widowed and childless women in medieval Europe and the emergence of women as healers during this tumultuous time. 
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