These are the fictional memoirs of one sir blandford candy, writing at the grand old age of 95 in 1719 indeed probably the final roundhead alive in the kingdom. The last roundhead isbn 9781909374645 pdf epub jemahl. Meticulously researched, this is the story of one mans journey through the battles of the english civil war. Fortunately, the past is a foreign country where very cheap short breaks are available. Aug 02, 2015 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.
My recommended read for this week is the last roundhead by jemahl evans. Hezekiah had already seen the great cats in the tower for a silver sixpence, bought sedition in st pauls churchyard, viewed the rebel parliament in westminster, and paid a boatman to shoot the arches of the bridge. In a market where formulaic fiction is churned out an everincreasing pace, the last roundhead has a rare distinction indeed it is something truly different, a genrebending gem that mixes laughter with melancholy, substance with frivolity, and vulgarity with tragedy. The causes of the english civil wars some of the most.
Make sure to double check the latest book price before buying books to read. Oct 04, 2016 my recommended read for this week is the last roundhead by jemahl evans. The last roundhead sir blandford candy adventure series book 1 kindle edition by jemahl evans. I almost found myself learning by accident at times. Jul 10, 2018 yes, by now the civil war has me in its clutches. The last roundhead jemahl evans writing about writing.
He started writing the last roundhead in 20 and early revisions won awards on the british arts council site youwriteon and harper collins authonomy. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc. Im going to cavil over some of the detail, so lets make that clear from the beginning. Jemahl evans audio books, best sellers, author bio. The last roundhead jemahl evans 0001909370000 netgalley. Jemahl now spends his time teaching, reading history, listening to the delta blues, walking his border collie, and whining on twitter about the government. So when jemahl evans was offering free copies of the last roundhead, i not only downloaded it, but actually started to read it. If you want to know what it was like at edgehill, and experience both the ludicrousness and. Explore books by jemahl evans with our selection at. View jemahl evans profile on linkedin, the worlds largest professional community. The last roundhead is a picaresque romp through the 1st english civil war. Jemahls interest in the english civil war was sparked as a child after. Recommended listening for fans of bernard cornwell, michael jecks, and george macdonald frasers flashman books.
Interview with last roundhead author jemahl evans air and. The last roundhead series is available on amazon from sharpe books. The novel was released in august 2015 and nominated as one of netgalleys top ten uk books of the month. He occasionally breaks into fantasy and science fiction, stopping only to argue with people on twitter about what actually constitutes science fiction. Im delighted to chat with jemhal about history, creating fictional historical worlds. Book 2, the deceitful light, will be published by holland house books in autumn 2017. These are the fictional memoirs of one sir blandford candy, writing at the grand old. Buy the last roundhead by jemahl evans from waterstones today.
The idea for the last roundhead came to me on a wet friday. The last roundhead is the story of sir blandford candy and his adventures as roundhead soldier and intelligencer spy. The story follows the fictional rogue blandford candy, who serves as a scout and spy for the parliamentarians. The last roundhead a picaresque romp through the english civil war. Having read the last roundhead, i didnt think jemahl evans could produce a better book, but this deceitful light is a tourdeforce. The last roundhead, by jemahl evans, was one of the best. More than just history though, theres a strong mystery to it which drives the first half of the book. Aug 15, 2017 having read the last roundhead, i didnt think jemahl evans could produce a better book, but this deceitful light is a tourdeforce.
His character blandford sugar candy sits right up there with rose tremains merivel as one of the great creations of a seventeenth century man. The last roundhead is not a simple book to narrate. The book just buzzes with wit, and this really is a book for everyone. The last roundhead sir blandford candy adventure series book 1. Jul 21, 2016 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 battle of edgehill, october 1642 both commanders. This deceitful light is the sequel to the last roundhead and was well worth the wait. The last roundhead by jemahl evans, paperback barnes. Review the last roundhead by jemahl evans air and sea.
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. Recommended reading for fans of bernard cornwell, michael jecks and george macdonald frasers flashman books. This acclaimed book by jemahl evans is available at in several formats for your ereader. Evans ancestor to colonel blimp, sir blandford candy is an irascible old drunk with a hatred of poets and a love of hats. Click and collect from your local waterstones or get free uk delivery on orders over. His story begins as a callow eighteenyearold in 1642, at the start of the english civil war. Jan 12, 2019 1 post published by s during january 2019. 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.
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 a thrilling tale of blandford candy set in 1642 at the start of the. Jemahl evans has an ma in history and is the author of acclaimed the last roundhead series of novels. Interview with last roundhead author jemahl evans air and sea. Please note that the information or price displayed here may not be the updated. Everyone who visited london visited bedlam as a matter of course. Sep 20, 2017 this deceitful light by jemahl evans my rating. Youll also find the deals on books by jemahl evans. Browse jemahl evanss bestselling audiobooks and newest titles. 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. 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. Jun 29, 2017 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 a modern novel, of course, but it. Jan 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. Jemahl evans author of the last roundhead goodreads. 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. Review the last roundhead by jemahl evans air and sea stories. Written by the supremely talented jemahl evans, its set during the english civil war and is best. The last roundhead was released in august 2015 and nominated by netgalley as one of the uks top ten books published that month. 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. His interest in the english civil war was sparked as a child, after reading simon by rosemary sutcliffe, which is probably why his sympathies lie with parliament. Oct 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. Five novels of the english civil war deborah swift. Praise for jemahl evans and the blandford candy series. Sir blandford candy of the last roundhead series by jemahl.
The last roundhead is the first book in the acclaimed series of novels. Dec 10, 2019 written by the supremely talented jemahl evans, its set during the english civil war and is best described as a historical adventurecomedy, though such a description doesnt really do its many facets justice. The last roundhead jemahl evans 9781909374645 netgalley. Reading it was like being back in the 17th century. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.
His interest in the english civil war was sparked as a child, after reading simon by rosemary. 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. The hospital was one of the great sights of the city. The last roundhead sir blandford candy adventure series book 1 ebook. See upcoming books and the bestselling by the author here. Jemahl evans is the author of the last roundhead published by holland house books. Sir blandford candy of the last roundhead series by. Dec 27, 2018 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. 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. Matthew willis is stuck in the past, and likes to drag people back there for company. Ancestor to colonel blimp, sir blandford candy is an irascible old drunk with a hatred of poets and a love of hats.
The second book in the series, this deceitful light, will be published in september 2017. The last roundhead sir blandford candy, book 1 by jemahl. These are the fictional memoirs of one sir blandford candy, writing at the grand old age of 95 in 1719 indeed probably the final roundhead. Jemahl evans, author website books interview quotes. Nov 29, 2019 the last roundhead is not a simple book to narrate. His character blandford sugar candy sits right up there with rose tremains merivel as one of. Interview with last roundhead author jemahl evans air. The research is impeccable and the writing full of verve. Jemahl graduated with an ma in history, focussing on poetry and propaganda during the wars of the roses, and started. See the complete profile on linkedin and discover jemahls connections and jobs at similar companies. The second book is, from the early draft ive seen, even better. After an argument with his new neighbour alexander pope, he loo. His first novel the last roundhead was published in august 2015, and nominated by netgalley as one of the uks top ten books being released that month.
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