Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. The last roundhead jemahl evans 9781909374645 netgalley. The last roundhead sir blandford candy adventure series book 1 jemahl evans. A time for swords shortgrass library system overdrive. He got fields of glory, and i got the last roundhead. Blandford candy, rake and spy, travels to the colonies on family business. Ancestor to colonel blimp, sir blandford candy is an irascible old drunk with a hatred of. The last roundhead is a modern novel, of course, but it feels beautifully of the time in which it is hosts. English civil war articles, discussion, resources, maps. The last roundhead was released in august 2015 and nominated by netgalley as one of the uks top ten books published that month.
Download one of our free kindle apps to start reading kindle books on all your devices. The second book in the series, this deceitful light, will be published in september 2017. The last roundhead by jemahl evans passes these with flying colours the historical world of the english civil war is rendered so credibly its easy to imagine the author experienced the 1640s himself. Sep 20, 2017 having read the last roundhead, i didnt think jemahl evans could produce a better book, but this deceitful light is a tourdeforce.
Recommended listening for fans of bernard cornwell, michael jecks, and george macdonald frasers flashman books. The last roundhead is the best historical fiction i have read in years. These are the fictional memoirs of one sir blandford candy, writing at the grand old. Everard is a central character in the last roundhead series, but there is little known about the man himself. If anything jemahl evans is improving with practice, theres a real feel for the period in the language used, the descriptions and also the characters, several of whom are based on real people. Doctor who past doctor adventures 15 last man running chris boucher. The last roundhead has exceeded my expectations and i would thoroughly recommend it to anyone that enjoys history, thrillers, spy stories or mysteries, because it has all of these wrapped in together. The last roundhead sir blandford candy adventure series book 1 kindle edition by evans, jemahl. Written by the supremely talented jemahl evans, its set during the english civil war and is best described as a historical adventurecomedy. The last roundhead is the first book in the acclaimed series of novels, charting the adventures of sir blandford candy during the english civil war.
He is really proving himself the rightful heir to gemmells crown jemahl evans, author of the last roundhead historical fiction doesnt get much better than this angus donald, author of the outlaw chronicles a tale that rings like sword song in the readers mind giles kristian, author of camelot. Henry and thomas are both prepared to put past differences aside, but there is little. View jemahl evans profile on linkedin, the worlds largest professional community. The last roundhead sir blandford candy adventure series book. I was tweeting about various things and met a guy called jemahl evans in wales. This deceitful light jemahl evans 9781910688335 netgalley.
See upcoming books and the bestselling by the author here. Indeed, he is sometimes confused with another agitator called robert everard both in contemporary sources and by historians and christopher hill. With an ma in history and a background in education, jemahl is now home in wales where he spends his time teaching, reading history, listening to the delta blues, walking his border collie, and whining on twitter about the government. He is really proving himself the rightful heir to gemmells crown jemahl evans, author of the last roundhead. Blog about the english civil war, and the last roundhead series by jemahl evans.
David luckhardt, english civil war society of america the best historical fiction i have read in years. A time for swords ebook by matthew harffy 9781838932886. Both battalions spent 1715 to 1742 in ireland, but after this were normally separated. And i had to try out a book i learned about on the internet. Sign up for our newsletter and receive a free ebook. At malplaquet in 1709, its members included william hiseland, an 89yearold reputed to be the last serving veteran of the first english civil war. Magnet link the last roundhead english edition on nzigzyt. To download a free copy of abobe acrobat reader, click here. Now that the last kingdom series has concluded, matthew harffys hero beobrand in his. He has pursued a lifelong passion for history, inspired by his grandfathers stories and legends.
We had a brief conversation, and the upshot was that we swapped books. Evans born in bradford on avon to nomadic welsh school teachers. Click and collect from your local waterstones or get free uk delivery on orders over. The last roundhead by jemahl evans do you think britain is divided. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read storm of steel. Jemahl evans is the author of the sir blandford candy adventure series, including the last roundhead. Read a sample buy now kindle ebook, the last roundhead by jemahl evans. Explore books by jemahl evans with our selection at. Indeed, he is sometimes confused with another agitator called robert everard both in contemporary sources and by historians and christopher hill even proposed that the two were one and the same. The last roundhead by jemahl evans passes these with flying colours the.
In the long hot summer of 1642 he is forced to leave home because his sister has discovered that he is having an. Of blood exhausted is the third in the blandford candy series that started with the last roundhead. I have five signed copies of the last roundhead to giveaway for. A gripping, actionpacked historical thriller ebook written by matthew harffy. Get fool me twice jake lassiter legal thrillers, book 6. His character blandford sugar candy sits right up there with rose tremains merivel as one of the great creations of a seventeenth century man. Superbly written, engaging and never less than absorbing. Jemahl evans, author of the last roundhead michael ward is a. The last roundhead is a modern novel, of course, but it feels beautifully of the time in which it is set. Receive info on new releases, special offers and prizes. Thomas of london, the rebellious archbishop of canterbury, has made peace with henry ii, after six long years in exile.
This is the tale of blandford candy, the last roundhead alive in 1719 when he wrote his memoirs. Praise for jemahl evans and the blandford candy series. Recommended reading for fans of bernard cornwell, michael jecks and george macdonald frasers flashman books. The last roundhead sir blandford candy adventure series book 1 ebook. The last roundhead jemahl evans 2015 warlords gold michael arnold 2015 red horse edgehill 1642 mj logue 2014 a cruel fate lindsey davis 2014 claiming the rebels heart alison stuart 2014 the crimson ribbon katherine clements 2014 the licence of war claire letemendia 2014 assassins reign michael arnold 20.
He is really proving himself the rightful heir to gemmells crown jemahl evans, author of the last roundhead historical fiction doesnt get much better than this angus donald. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read wolf of wessex. A time for swords ebook by matthew harffy rakuten kobo. Read a time for swords a gripping, addictive historical thriller by matthew harffy available from rakuten kobo. A gripping, actionpacked historical thriller and the sixth instalment in the bernicia chronicles. Youll also find the deals on books by jemahl evans. If you would like to receive a copy of an earlier issue or issues by email, click here. A genuinely superb novel steven mckay a breathtaking novel that sweeps the reader into a dark and dangerous world paul fraser collard. Please note that the information or price displayed here may not be the updated. The cars assaulting your senses, taking them over, torrent of colour, noise, it grips.
When the vikings attack, a novice monks life is changed forever in matthew harffys new historical adventure. The last roundhead sir blandford candy adventure series. See the complete profile on linkedin and discover jemahl s connections and jobs at similar companies. Top tips on writing historical fiction from 64 historical. Characters are some of the main players sarsfield etc. Buy the last roundhead by jemahl evans from waterstones today. The last roundhead by jemahl evans passes these with flying colours the historical world of the english civil war is rendered so credibly its easy to imagine the author experienced the s himself. Jemahl s interest in the english civil war was sparked as a child after. He is really proving himself the rightful heir to gemmells crown jemahl evans, author of the last roundhead historical fiction doesnt get much better than this angus donald, author of the outlaw chronicles a tale that rings like sword song in the readers mind giles kristian, author of. Evans rewards those who have studied the period with a wealth of gritty detail.
Aug 01, 2015 the last roundhead by jemahl evans passes these with flying colours the historical world of the english civil war is rendered so credibly its easy to imagine the author experienced the 1640s himself. The last roundhead sir blandford candy adventure series book 1. A time for swords timberland regional library overdrive. The serpent sword the bernicia chronicles book 1 ebook. If you intend to download and install the the midwich cuckoos john wyndham, it is totally easy then, past. Jemahl evanss sir blandford candy books in order fantastic fiction. Make sure to double check the latest book price before buying books to read. Pdf jake lassiter legal thrillers, book 6 written by paul levine pdf. Jemahl was brought up in a west wales mining village during the 70s and 80s. Book four of the sir blandford candy adventure series blandford candy is as endearing a rogue as you are likely to find in any work of literature. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. He is really proving himself the rightful heir to gemmells crown jemahl evans harffy has a real winner on his hands.
Heading south to lands he once considered his home, beobrand is plunged into a dark world of piracy and slavery. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the last roundhead sir blandford candy adventure series book 1. Jurassic park, tome 1 michael crichton epub versvaskerswea. The research is impeccable and the writing full of verve.
The 1st was based in flanders during the war of the austrian succession, where it fought at fontenoy in 1745. He is really proving himself the rightful heir to gemmells crown jemahl evans, author of the last roundhead information in stock usually despatched within 48 hours. The last roundhead january 21 my becket novel a turbulent priest is now available on audible as well as print and kindle, narrated by the absolutely wonderful bill allender who has really brought the characters on the page to life. Its been worse the last roundhead is a picaresque romp through the 1st english civil war.
698 492 243 911 1241 492 576 767 1170 877 1418 159 859 328 1267 276 73 295 1015 114 1433 340 376 1236 1459 51 1491 619 670 1171 520 921 953