Tracey Warr crafts compelling historical novels rooted in the lives of real medieval individuals, breathing life into forgotten stories. Her narratives are meticulously researched, offering readers an immersive journey into the past. Beyond her fiction, Warr is a respected voice in contemporary art criticism and an educator, sharing her insights into art and creative writing.
Tracing artists' increasing use of their bodies as subject and actual material of their artworks, this title charts the rise of new forms of expression such as Body Art, Happenings, Performance and Live Art.
The story revolves around a protagonist who faces a series of dramatic challenges, including betrayal and exile. Kidnapped and excommunicated, they navigate a world filled with desire and conflict. The narrative explores themes of resilience and the quest for identity amid tumultuous circumstances, highlighting the complexities of human relationships and societal expectations.
Set in a post-apocalyptic world, the narrative intertwines Viking culture with futuristic elements as a group of Norse warriors embarks on daring raids. The story explores themes of survival, honor, and the clash of ancient traditions with a decaying modern society. Characters grapple with their identities and the legacy of their ancestors while facing formidable challenges. Rich in adventure and historical references, the book offers a unique blend of mythology and speculative fiction, inviting readers to experience a thrilling journey through time.
A survey of the use of the artist's body in 20th-century art.
Set against the backdrop of 1107, this installment of the Conquest trilogy follows Nest ferch Rhys and King Henry I as they navigate the turmoil of a kidnapping and a catastrophic shipwreck. The king grapples with multiple assassination attempts, while nuns and bards become unlikely spies, entrusted with perilous messages that could alter the fate of the kingdom. The intertwining of personal and political intrigue highlights the tension of the era.
Unhappily married to Stephen de Marais, the Welsh princess, Nest, becomes increasingly embroiled in her countrymen's resistance to the Norman occupation of her family's lands. Meanwhile, Haith tries to avoid the reality that Nest is married to another man by distracting himself with the mystery of the shipwreck in which the King's heir drowned.