A review by vortimer
Essex Dogs by Dan Jones

4.0

Fast paced, brutal and compelling, reminiscent of an older Bernard Cornwell before they became a bit samey.
The characters are well drawn, with Loveday making a sympathetic lead, while The Earl of Northampton is a gloriously profane monster, stealing every scene in which he appears.
I did find the drug addiction subplot pulling me out of the story. Not knowing anything about narcotics in the middle ages, It seemed anachronistic - interested to learn more.