The Last Roundhead

Sir Blandford Candy Adventure Series

De: Jemahl Evans

Narrado por: Bill Allender

“The research is impeccable and the writing full of verve.” (Antonia Senior, The Times)

1642.

England has been plunged into a Civil War.

Blandford Candy is sent to London, after an illicit affair, and joins the Roundhead army to fight against the King, taking part in the Battle of Edgehill.

A reluctant hero if ever there was one, he becomes a spy for the cause - and, through luck or judgement, uncovers more than one Royalist plot. His love of wine and the fairer sex prove both a curse and a blessing for the agent. Blandford soon earns the enmity of the King’s spy mistress Jane Whorwood, and patronage of the great parliamentarian leader John Hampden.

As well as navigating the politics and perils of the Civil War Blandford must also deal with members of his family, who turn out to be to be far more duplicitous and ruthless than any rival agent.

To survive, Blandford must choose a side.

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.

Recommended listening for fans of Bernard Cornwell, Michael Jecks, and George MacDonald Fraser's Flashman books.

Praise for Jemahl Evans and the Blandford Candy series:

“Blandford Candy is as endearing a rogue as you are likely to find in any work of literature.” (Matthew Harffy author of the Bernicia Chronicles)

“It's great fun and a rollicking good book.” (Historical Novel Society)

©2019 Sharpe Books (P)2023 Jemahl Evans

Battle against the Royalist Cause!

This is a real look at the life of a true adventurist in the 1600's. Blandford Candy is all kinds of things, a Knight, a Spy, a Lover, a Friend and sometimes a Hero. The story takes you into the Battle of Edgehill. And then into other Battles and life during the English Civil War. I received this Audio book for free in exchange for an unbiased review. Good Story with a bunch of action and fun. Try it!

Action packed historical adventure

The Last Roundhead brings the time surrounding the English Civil War to life with attention to minute historical detail. The protagonist, while not altogether likable, is incredibly entertaining. I enjoyed following his adventure and seeing all the close escapes and challenges that he faced. While reading this book, I learned more about English history and was inspired to do more research to see what was fact and what was fiction. The author blends these both together quite well.

I prefer character driven novels, so I thought that the best part of this book was the narration. The narrator brought the protagonist to life in a way that made me want to keep reading just to see what happened to him.

Thank you to Audiobook Boom for the free copy of this book in exchange for an honest review!

Boring to say tghe least

Dont bother but if you are live I was and desperate try tgthe freebe it was so bad having enouuth word fore review