What would you do for love? How many lives would you sacrifice? These are the questions that Lancelot has to answer. In the complex, often brutal, world of Arthurian legend, where women are seen as little more than objects, we find the object of his love - Guenevere, a spirited intelligent princess and priestess of the "heathen" Pictish race. In the hands of a master storyteller this gripping tale of the power struggles in Arthurian Britain and the love between Lancelot and Guenevere is sensitively told; revealing the joy, pain, and ultimate sacrifice that such a love requires in the world of King Arthur. Through Every Bitter Season raises timeless issues about love, religion, the role of women, politics, and poverty, which we still grapple with today.
Noriko Hama Book order







- 2022
- 2019
The Stories of Cricket's Finest Painting
- 288 pages
- 11 hours of reading
Kent v Lancashire 1906 is the story of a remarkable painting, commissioned at the height of cricket's golden age. Jonathan Rice tells the story of the match depicted, of the painting's creation and influence on sporting art. He traces the careers of the players portrayed, and contrasts the game in 1906 with cricket in Britain today.
- 2002
This wonderfully illustrated book brings to life the historic and the contemporary and will most certainly grace the bookshelves of cricket lovers around the world.
- 1996
Rising nationalism and regionalism challenge the concept of European unity, suggesting a pivotal shift in post-War Europe. Noriko Hama critically examines whether the ideals of the Maastricht Treaty are still relevant or if they have become outdated. Through a dramatic and engaging narrative, she raises essential questions about the necessity and feasibility of European unification in light of current fragmentation among member states. This work offers a fresh, comprehensive perspective on the future of the European integration project from an economic standpoint.