Writers of historical fiction are not under the same obligation as historians to find evidence for the statements they make. For us it is sufficient if what we say can't be disproved or shown to be false.
Barry UnsworthAbout author
- Author's profession: Writer
- Nationality: british
- Born: August 10, 1930
- Died: June 5, 2012
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