
A Medieval River Tale
Deirdre ORourke
Type: Beta project
Genre: Historical fiction, fantasy
Word count: 117,600
Warnings:Â Swearing
November 1120, the White Ship sank, killing all aboard save one rotund butcher. However, there was another survivor, one unknown to history; this is his story. Rowan, a seasoned Thames riverman, struggling to atone for a childhood tragedy, becomes entangled in royal intrigue leading him to an ancient realm where he finds the redemption he seeks, but at what cost? Please note: this book is only available in PDF format.

In November 1120, the White Ship famously sank, killing all aboard—save one rotund butcher. But there was another survivor, one lost to history. This is his story.
A Medieval River Tale is an immersive and inspiring hero’s journey set in 12th-century England. It reveals the events that led to the civil unrest known as The Anarchy—and how it was really resolved.
That summer, Rowan, a seasoned Thames riverman haunted by a childhood tragedy, challenges a rival to a fateful race. What begins as a contest of pride quickly entangles him in royal intrigue. As Rowan navigates London’s bustling riverfront, rides along with sumptuous Norman caravans, and treads down the ancient footpaths of England’s southwest, he is pulled into a forgotten Wessex myth—where the boundaries between worlds are thin and Rowan finds the redemption he seeks – but at what cost?
I live in Connecticut, USA and recently retired after a successful career in IT sales, serving Yale University. When not writing, I run a YouTube channel, @theorourkereport, where I discuss the pop culture zeitgeist and things that strike my fancy, but, please, be assured, my main focus is bringing A Medieval River Tale to life.
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