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Review by
Janet P, Librarian
Last updated on 18 Jan 2019
I Recommend This Book
Yes
I received a DIGITAL Advance Reader Copy of this book from #NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. From the publisher, as I do not regurgitate the contents or story of books in reviews, I let them do it. The Afterlife of King James IV explores the survival stories following the Scottish king's defeat at the battle of Flodden in 1513, and how his image and legacy were used in the years that followed when he remained a shadow player in the politics of a shattered kingdom. Keith John Coleman has written a legend-based biography of James IV that straddles the gap between history and folklore that looks at the undying king motif and otherworld myths of James IV, one of Scotland's most successful rulers. This enjoyable read taught this history lover a lot about Scotland and James IV. It is expertly researched and well written and a great way to spend a cold day inside being glad that you have a fire or central heating and there being NO BAGPIPES playing in the background. (Yes, they make my head spin: I had to hide in the car during both my brother's wedding and then my niece's brigade out of the church 30 years later!) As always, I try to find a reason to not rate with stars as I love emojis (outside of Instagram and Twitter) so let's give it 🥃🥃🥃🥃