Author Helen Steadman releases novel about exploits of Shotley Bridge swordmakers
Helen Steadman has just published her third historical novel, The Running Wolf, through Impress Books. As part of her research, Helen decided to go the extra mile and trained as a blacksmith, and managed to hand-forge her own sword under the supervision of historical blademaker and TV consultant, Rod Hughes. She said: “I grew up knowing about the Shotley Bridge swordmakers because we had a copy of The Consett Story by the Lions Club at home. “It was full of local legends of witches, giants and swordmakers, and I loved reading it when I was little. In particular, there was a tale a...
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