The Earl in Black Armor
by Nancy Blanton
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Pub Date Mar 01 2019 | Archive Date Feb 21 2019
Ellys-Daughtrey Books | Independent Book Publishers Association (IBPA), Members' Titles
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Description
Loyalty, betrayal, honor, and tyranny in the reign of King Charles I
IRELAND, 1635: When the clan leader sends Faolán Burke to Dublin to spy on Thomas Wentworth, the ruthless Lord Deputy of Ireland, the future of his centuries-old clan rests upon his shoulders. Wentworth is plotting to acquire clan lands of Connacht for an English Protestant plantation. To stop him,
Faolán must discover the misdeeds that could force King Charles to recall Wentworth to England. Leaving his young daughter Elvy in the care of his best friend Aengus, Faolán works as a porter in Dublin Castle, and aligns with the alluring Denisa, Wentworth’s personal assistant. She also spies on Wentworth, but for very personal reasons. Faolán knows he should hate Wentworth, yet he admires his prosecution of pirates and corrupt Irish nobles who prey on Irish merchants. Supremely arrogant and cruel to his enemies, Wentworth shows loyalty, warmth and compassion for family, friends and select others.
A common mission takes Faolán and Denisa from Dublin to London and Hampton Court; to York and Scotland; and to the highest levels of court intrigue and power. But secrets, fears, war and betrayal threaten their love, and even their lives. And as Wentworth’s power grows, so grow the deadly plans of his most treacherous and driven enemies.
Available Editions
| EDITION | Ebook |
| ISBN | 9780996728195 |
| PRICE | $5.99 (USD) |
Featured Reviews
Jeanette S, Reviewer
Historical fiction is one of my favourite genres, so had no hesitation in choosing 'The Earl in Black Armor' to read. It wasn't long before i got into the story, which was well written and very enjoyable. I am not going to write what the story is about, as i prefer one to read it for themselves, but i do recommend.
My thanks to Netgalley and the Publishers for my copy.
Rebecca H, Reviewer
If you are looking for an adventure that will keep you on the edge of your seat, then look no further! Get ready for court intrigue, roguish behavior, and of course, that little bit of romance... Well, then you have a book that is hard to put down.
The mix of history and fiction can be hard, but this book does not miss on either account. Brilliantly done and just enough of both to balance out to a nice and relaxing read. Join the adventure you might find a few pirates along the way!
The first chapter or so was a bit slow, but after that, the book picked up and kept rolling right until the end, leaving you wishing for more! I enjoyed reading through. The want to share everything, but not give away the book is there, however, grab a copy and spend a weekend on the couch in pure bliss!
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