Thanks to Rachel’s Random Resources and Boldwood Books for the gifted ebook to write my honest review.
Beware the red and blue hoods – the signs of revolution
1358, Northern France. In a land ravaged by war, King John II is the prisoner of the King of England. His son, the teenaged Dauphin, must battle to impose control over the fractured kingdom. But King Charles of Navarre wants to wrestle power for himself. He leads Parisians and the Jacquerie to open rebellion, upending the social order, pitting noble against commoner in a brutal struggle for power.
A free company of English men and boys, led by John Hawkwood, previously of Sir John de Sully’s Vintaine, must navigate the treacherous landscape with only their wits, combat skills and each other to rely on.
From the smouldering ruins of small French villages, to the blood-soaked battlefields, their journey is fraught with danger, dogged by a mysterious enemy intent on revenge. As they face the harsh realities of medieval warfare, their bonds are tested, and their fates intertwined with the destiny of a nation.
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Riveting, authentic, and such rich storytelling! Ashes of Rebellion are all of these. I haven’t read the first three books in the series, but it didn’t stop the authenticity shining through!
Set in the 14th century, we follow a company of Englishmen along with two other young men who journey to France in order to seek their fortune. They don’t realise it won’t be what they expect, in any way.
Michael Jecks recreates this period with such skills. His characters are so well fleshed out that they are believable. They are complex and flawed, too. I enjoyed getting to know them. Their camaraderie drew me into the point I felt like I could be with them all. The brutality of this time is displayed perfectly, with the battles and the gory scenes.
Yet another excellent historical fiction novel from Boldwood Books. If they keep this up, I won’t be able to choose a favourite historical fiction author! There are a few I love from them.
Author Bio
Michael Jecks is the author of over 50 novels inspired by history and legend. He is the founder of Medieval Murderers, and has served on the committees of the Historical Writers’ Association, the CWA and he Detection Club. He was International Guest of Honour at the Bloody Words festival in Toronto, and Grand Master of the first parade in the New Orleans Mardi Gras.
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