How is that latter book? I've heard mixed reviews about it, from some of the locals, when I mentioned I was mildly curious.

Also, have you heard of The Wolves of Time: Journeys to the Heartland & Seekers at the Wulfrock, by William Horwood? I've been paging through those, since chibiabos left them here as a loan to us and emerald_scales's s.o. They're both interesting, in what I've read of them, thus far.