Heroes, Heroines and Hounds — Anna Markland

Let's face it, dogs are still man's best friend. In medieval times they were more than just pets. In the four stories that make up this collection the hounds are the true heroes.
Two English mastiffs save the day in If Love Dares Enough, set in the early days of Norman rule in England.
The hero of Carried Away owns several dogs, among them a highly prized hovawart who saves his life after an assassination attempt.
The Wild Viking Princess loves her alaunt gentile named Thor.
Rounding out the foursome is an intrepid wolfhound named Faol who can even play soule, a medieval ball game.