Jemahl evans audio books, best sellers, author bio. The idea for the last roundhead came to me on a wet friday. The last roundhead jemahl evans 9781909374645 netgalley. The last roundhead sir blandford candy adventure series book 1 kindle edition by jemahl evans. The last roundhead is a modern novel, of course, but it. Book 2, the deceitful light, will be published by holland house books in autumn 2017. The second book in the series, this deceitful light, will be published in september 2017. This deceitful light is the sequel to the last roundhead and was well worth the wait.
I almost found myself learning by accident at times. My recommended read for this week is the last roundhead by jemahl evans. These are the fictional memoirs of one sir blandford candy, writing at the grand old. 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 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, was one of the best. Ancestor to colonel blimp, sir blandford candy is an irascible old drunk with a hatred of poets and a love of hats. Jan 12, 2019 1 post published by s during january 2019.
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. Make sure to double check the latest book price before buying books to read. Matthew willis is stuck in the past, and likes to drag people back there for company. 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 is the first book in the acclaimed series of novels. Explore books by jemahl evans with our selection at. 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. More than just history though, theres a strong mystery to it which drives the first half of the book. The novel was released in august 2015 and nominated as one of netgalleys top ten uk books of the month. The last roundhead isbn 9781909374645 pdf epub jemahl evans. The battle of edgehill, october 1642 both commanders. Youll also find the deals on books by jemahl evans. Interview with last roundhead author jemahl evans air. The story follows the fictional rogue blandford candy, who serves as a scout and spy for the parliamentarians.
The last roundhead is a thrilling tale of blandford candy set in 1642 at the start of the. His character blandford sugar candy sits right up there with rose tremains merivel as one of the great creations of a seventeenth century man. So when jemahl evans was offering free copies of the last roundhead, i not only downloaded it, but actually started to read it. Nov 29, 2019 the last roundhead is not a simple book to narrate. Interview with last roundhead author jemahl evans air and. Meticulously researched, this is the story of one mans journey through the battles of the english civil war.
Recommended reading for fans of bernard cornwell, michael jecks and george macdonald frasers flashman books. 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. Jemahl evans author of the last roundhead goodreads. Jemahl evans is the author of the last roundhead published by holland house books. 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 jemahl evans writing about writing. Reading it was like being back in the 17th century. The hospital was one of the great sights of the city. 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. The last roundhead sir blandford candy adventure series book 1 ebook. Recommended listening for fans of bernard cornwell, michael jecks, and george macdonald frasers flashman books. Buy the last roundhead by jemahl evans from waterstones today. 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 is the story of sir blandford candy and his adventures as roundhead soldier and intelligencer spy. The last roundhead is the first book in the acclaimed. Jemahl evans has an ma in history and is the author of acclaimed the last roundhead series of novels. 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. His interest in the english civil war was sparked as a child, after reading simon by rosemary. Jul 10, 2018 yes, by now the civil war has me in its clutches. The research is impeccable and the writing full of verve.
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. Jemahl evans, author website books interview quotes. Fortunately, the past is a foreign country where very cheap short breaks are available. Praise for jemahl evans and the blandford candy series. The second book is, from the early draft ive seen, even better.
The last roundhead was released in august 2015 and nominated by netgalley as one of the uks top ten books published that month. The last roundhead is a picaresque romp through the 1st english civil war. This acclaimed book by jemahl evans is available at in several formats for your ereader. See upcoming books and the bestselling by the author here.
Oct 04, 2016 my recommended read for this week is the last roundhead by jemahl evans. The last roundhead is a modern novel, of course, but it feels beautifully of the time in which it is set. Sep 20, 2017 this deceitful light by jemahl evans my rating. Review the last roundhead by jemahl evans air and sea stories. 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. The last roundhead jemahl evans 0001909370000 netgalley. The last roundhead sir blandford candy, book 1 by jemahl. See the complete profile on linkedin and discover jemahls connections and jobs at similar companies. His character blandford sugar candy sits right up there with rose tremains merivel as one of. The last roundhead sir blandford candy adventure series book 1.
The last roundhead by jemahl evans, paperback barnes. Interview with last roundhead author jemahl evans air and sea. 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. Browse jemahl evanss bestselling audiobooks and newest titles. 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. Im delighted to chat with jemhal about history, creating fictional historical worlds. 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. Written by the supremely talented jemahl evans, its set during the english civil war and is best. View jemahl evans profile on linkedin, the worlds largest professional community. He occasionally breaks into fantasy and science fiction, stopping only to argue with people on twitter about what actually constitutes science fiction.
Jemahls interest in the english civil war was sparked as a child after. Evans ancestor to colonel blimp, sir blandford candy is an irascible old drunk with a hatred of poets and a love of hats. The book just buzzes with wit, and this really is a book for everyone. Everyone who visited london visited bedlam as a matter of course. The last roundhead sir blandford candy, book 1 by jemahl evans. 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. 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. Sir blandford candy of the last roundhead series by. Receive info on new releases, special offers and prizes. The last roundhead is not a simple book to narrate. Having read the last roundhead, i didnt think jemahl evans could produce a better book, but this deceitful light is a tourdeforce. 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. His story begins as a callow eighteenyearold in 1642, at the start of the english civil war.
The last roundhead series is available on amazon from sharpe books. Jemahl graduated with an ma in history, focussing on poetry and propaganda during the wars of the roses, and started. 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. This is a oneoff you will read nothing else like it. Click and collect from your local waterstones or get free uk delivery on orders over. Jemahl now spends his time teaching, reading history, listening to the delta blues, walking his border collie, and whining on twitter about the government. Review the last roundhead by jemahl evans air and sea. Five novels of the english civil war deborah swift. 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. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Please note that the information or price displayed here may not be the updated. The last roundhead a picaresque romp through the english civil war.
Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc. After an argument with his new neighbour alexander pope, he loo. 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. 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 isbn 9781909374645 pdf epub jemahl. 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. Im going to cavil over some of the detail, so lets make that clear from the beginning. If you want to know what it was like at edgehill, and experience both the ludicrousness and.
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