After an argument with his new neighbour alexander pope, he loo. Review the last roundhead by jemahl evans air and sea. Jemahl evans has an ma in history and is the author of acclaimed the last roundhead series of novels. The idea for the last roundhead came to me on a wet friday. If you want to know what it was like at edgehill, and experience both the ludicrousness and. Written by the supremely talented jemahl evans, its set during the english civil war and is best. Sir blandford candy of the last roundhead series by. He occasionally breaks into fantasy and science fiction, stopping only to argue with people on twitter about what actually constitutes science fiction. Everyone who visited london visited bedlam as a matter of course. 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. The last roundhead jemahl evans 0001909370000 netgalley. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc.
Jemahl graduated with an ma in history, focussing on poetry and propaganda during the wars of the roses, and started. The battle of edgehill, october 1642 both commanders. This acclaimed book by jemahl evans is available at in several formats for your ereader. 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 by jemahl evans, paperback barnes. See the complete profile on linkedin and discover jemahls connections and jobs at similar companies. 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. The last roundhead a picaresque romp through the english civil war. The last roundhead isbn 9781909374645 pdf epub jemahl. Five novels of the english civil war deborah swift. Im delighted to chat with jemhal about history, creating fictional historical worlds. 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. 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. Jan 12, 2019 1 post published by s during january 2019.
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. Recommended listening for fans of bernard cornwell, michael jecks, and george macdonald frasers flashman books. The book just buzzes with wit, and this really is a book for everyone. Interview with last roundhead author jemahl evans air and. Oct 04, 2016 my recommended read for this week is the last roundhead by jemahl evans. Sep 20, 2017 this deceitful light by jemahl evans my rating. This is a oneoff you will read nothing else like it. The last roundhead sir blandford candy, book 1 by jemahl. Browse jemahl evanss bestselling audiobooks and newest titles. 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. Jul 10, 2018 yes, by now the civil war has me in its clutches.
Jemahls interest in the english civil war was sparked as a child after. The last roundhead, by jemahl evans, was one of the best. The novel was released in august 2015 and nominated as one of netgalleys top ten uk books of the month. The last roundhead is a modern novel, of course, but it. The last roundhead is the story of sir blandford candy and his adventures as roundhead soldier and intelligencer spy.
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. Click and collect from your local waterstones or get free uk delivery on orders over. 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. My recommended read for this week is the last roundhead by jemahl evans. The last roundhead is not a simple book to narrate. This deceitful light is the sequel to the last roundhead and was well worth the wait. Interview with last roundhead author jemahl evans air. Interview with last roundhead author jemahl evans air and sea. Receive info on new releases, special offers and prizes. Buy the last roundhead by jemahl evans from waterstones today.
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. Book 2, the deceitful light, will be published by holland house books in autumn 2017. The story follows the fictional rogue blandford candy, who serves as a scout and spy for the parliamentarians. The last roundhead is the first book in the acclaimed series of novels. The last roundhead is a thrilling tale of blandford candy set in 1642 at the start of the. More than just history though, theres a strong mystery to it which drives the first half of the book. The hospital was one of the great sights of the city. The last roundhead is a modern novel, of course, but it feels beautifully of the time in which it is set. Review the last roundhead by jemahl evans air and sea stories. The last roundhead was released in august 2015 and nominated by netgalley as one of the uks top ten books published that month. 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. I almost found myself learning by accident at times.
Youll also find the deals on books by jemahl evans. Explore books by jemahl evans with our selection at. 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. Make sure to double check the latest book price before buying books to read. 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. Fortunately, the past is a foreign country where very cheap short breaks are available. The last roundhead jemahl evans 9781909374645 netgalley. Reading it was like being back in the 17th century. See upcoming books and the bestselling by the author here. Recommended reading for fans of bernard cornwell, michael jecks and george macdonald frasers flashman books. Please note that the information or price displayed here may not be the updated. 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 second book is, from the early draft ive seen, even better. These are the fictional memoirs of one sir blandford candy, writing at the grand old.
The last roundhead series is available on amazon from sharpe books. His story begins as a callow eighteenyearold in 1642, at the start of the english civil war. The last roundhead sir blandford candy adventure series book 1 kindle edition by jemahl evans. His interest in the english civil war was sparked as a child, after reading simon by rosemary. Jemahl evans audio books, best sellers, author bio. Matthew willis is stuck in the past, and likes to drag people back there for company. 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. The last roundhead sir blandford candy adventure series book 1 ebook. Jemahl now spends his time teaching, reading history, listening to the delta blues, walking his border collie, and whining on twitter about the government.
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. The last roundhead jemahl evans writing about writing. 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. He started writing the last roundhead in 20 and early revisions won awards on the british arts council site youwriteon and harper collins authonomy. Evans ancestor to colonel blimp, sir blandford candy is an irascible old drunk with a hatred of poets and a love of hats. So when jemahl evans was offering free copies of the last roundhead, i not only downloaded it, but actually started to read it. Jemahl evans author of the last roundhead goodreads. 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. 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 sir blandford candy adventure series book 1. 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. The research is impeccable and the writing full of verve. The second book in the series, this deceitful light, will be published in september 2017.
Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Praise for jemahl evans and the blandford candy series. His character blandford sugar candy sits right up there with rose tremains merivel as one of. The last roundhead sir blandford candy, book 1 by jemahl evans. 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. Sir blandford candy of the last roundhead series by jemahl.
The causes of the english civil wars some of the most. Meticulously researched, this is the story of one mans journey through the battles of the english civil war. View jemahl evans profile on linkedin, the worlds largest professional community. His character blandford sugar candy sits right up there with rose tremains merivel as one of the great creations of a seventeenth century man. Jemahl evans, author website books interview quotes. Im going to cavil over some of the detail, so lets make that clear from the beginning. 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 last roundhead is the first book in the acclaimed. 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 isbn 9781909374645 pdf epub jemahl evans. The last roundhead is a picaresque romp through the 1st english civil war. Ancestor to colonel blimp, sir blandford candy is an irascible old drunk with a hatred of poets and a love of hats. 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.
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