The last roundhead jemahl evans books

The last roundhead is a thrilling tale of blandford candy set in 1642 at the start of the. The last roundhead a picaresque romp through the english civil war. Having read the other two books i knew i was in for a treat, and a total. Sir blandford candy of the last roundhead series by. Jemahl is a fellow enthusiast of the era of the english civil wars and its aftermath, so i asked him what provoked his interest in this period. The idea for the last roundhead came to me on a wet friday. We welcome upandcoming author jemahl evans on the launch date of his exciting new book, the last roundhead. The idea for the last roundhead came to me on a wet friday afternoon in 2009.

The last roundhead is the story of sir blandford candy and. The last roundhead sir blandford candy, book 1 by jemahl. This book tells the story of blandford candy, a young soldier who fights for parliament in the english civil war. 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.

Obviously the research is meticulous, and the scene setting is of the absolute utmost quality, but it still takes a back seat to the fictional story, and that in itself is a very clever balance. Recommended listening for fans of bernard cornwell, michael jecks, and george macdonald frasers flashman books. Having read the last roundhead, i didnt think jemahl evans could produce a better book, but this deceitful light is a tourdeforce. The english civil war is so often portrayed as a conflict between the royalists and the puritans that one forgets it began as a conflict between the king and. 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. His interest in the english civil war was sparked as a child, after reading simon by rosemary. The ball itself was described in the 1660 book of sports. The last roundhead is a picaresque romp through the 1st english civil war. More than just history though, theres a strong mystery to it which drives the first half of the book. Jemahl evans audio books, best sellers, author bio. The appeal of the 17th century to a novelist by jemahl evans. Review the last roundhead by jemahl evans the borgia bull. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc.

In another civil war, a hero who owes much to the legendary flashman is drinking and whoring his way through the english civil war. Browse jemahl evans s bestselling audiobooks and newest titles. The research is impeccable and the writing full of verve. After an argument with his new neighbour alexander pope, he looks back on his life and the start of the civil war. Its saying something, therefore, that in the sequel, this deceitful light, jemahl evans has bettered the first book in every way. Buy the last roundhead by jemahl evans from waterstones today. The last roundhead is the first in his series of books to explore the momentous events of the. I almost found myself learning by accident at times. The last roundhead, by jemahl evans, was one of the best historical novels ive read in a long time. Of blood exhausted is the third in the blandford candy series that started with the last roundhead. He started writing the last roundhead in 20 and early revisions won awards on the british arts council site youwriteon and harper collins authonomy. The last roundhead sir blandford candy adventure series book 1 kindle edition by jemahl evans. Jemahl evans author of the last roundhead goodreads.

The last roundhead jemahl evans 0001909370000 netgalley. 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. After an argument with his new neighbour alexander pope, he looks back on his. Im going to cavil over some of the detail, so lets make that clear from the beginning. The last roundhead jemahl evans 9781909374645 netgalley. This weeks interview is with jemahl evans, author of the last roundhead, the edited memoirs of blandford candy, the last surviving roundhead. My recommended read for this week is the last roundhead by jemahl evans. Interview with last roundhead author jemahl evans air. The last roundhead is the best historical fiction i have read in years. The last roundhead the power of the written word in the. Meticulously researched, this is the story of one mans journey through the battles of the english civil war. Praise for jemahl evans and the blandford candy series.

Five novels of the english civil war deborah swift. Written by the supremely talented jemahl evans, its set during the english civil war and is best described as a. The last roundhead is the first in his series of books to explore the momentous events of the english civil war, and will be published by holland house books in august 2015. I havent yet read book one the last roundhead of the adventures of blandford sugar candy, but from the first page i was drawn into the bawdy, riotous and often dangerous world of 17th century london. Laid out like flashmans memoirs it tells the story of the early days of the first of the civil wars in the mid seventeenth century. The last roundhead is a modern novel, of course, but it. The last roundhead sir blandford candy adventure series book 1. The last roundhead by jemahl evans overdrive rakuten. 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. The last roundhead is not a simple book to narrate.

The last roundhead is a modern novel, of course, but it feels beautifully of the time in which it is set. Jemahl now spends his time teaching, reading history, listening to the delta blues, walking his border collie, and whining on twitter about the government. The last roundhead jemahl evans writing about writing. Sir blandford candy of the last roundhead series by jemahl evans dear readers, tonight with us is an irascible old drunk with a hatred of poets and a love of hats, straight out of the 17th century english civil war. The last roundhead sir blandford candy adventure series. Review the last roundhead by jemahl evans air and sea. Continuing with the series on everything historical from various holland house authors, jemahl evans has been kind enough to share his article on writing the last roundhead launched 1st august which originally appeared on the harper collins site for writers authonomy. So when jemahl evans was offering free copies of the last roundhead, i not only downloaded it, but actually started to read it. See interview with jemhal about the writing of the last roundhead books here the last roundhead was the tale of a young man thrown headlong into the confusion and violence of the english civil war. After an argument with his new neighbour alexander pope. This is a oneoff you will read nothing else like it. Im delighted to welcome jemahl evans as my guest today. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.

His character blandford sugar candy sits right up there with rose tremains merivel as one of the great creations of a seventeenth century man. Today im pleased to welcome jemahl evans to my blog to tell us why hes. The book just buzzes with wit, and this really is a book for everyone. This all means any narrator must have a grasp of theatre, classical literature, and history, as well as having comic timing and strong storytelling skills. Interview with last roundhead author jemahl evans posted by navalairhistory on june 29, 2017 july 6, 2017 air and sea stories is pleased to welcome jemahl evans, author of the critically acclaimed the last roundhead caerus press, 2015 and the forthcoming sequel this deceitful light, which is due for publication in september. The last roundhead is the first book in the acclaimed series of novels.