Jun 29, 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. He has spent some time practising the authorial pose for photographs. The last roundhead is the first in a planned series set during the most tumultuous age in british history. Sir blandford candy of the last roundhead series by. The battle of edgehill, october 1642 both commanders hoped.
There are various tests that every historical novel has to meet before it can be considered a success. The second book in the series, this deceitful light, will be published in september 2017. Praise for jemahl evans and the blandford candy series. These are the fictional memoirs of one sir blandford candy, writing at the grand old. Jemahl s interest in the english civil war was sparked as a child after. See the complete profile on linkedin and discover jemahl s connections and jobs at similar companies. 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. View jemahl evans profile on linkedin, the worlds largest professional community. 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 by jemahl evans in another civil war, a hero who owes much to the legendary flashman is drinking and whoring his way through the english civil war. In 1642 he is sent to london by his family, having disgraced himself at home with an affair, and is asked to deliver letters to his uncle, a member of parliament. Jemahl evans im delighted to welcome jemahl evans as my guest today. This is the tale of blandford candy, the last roundhead alive in 1719 when he wrote his memoirs.
A time for swords timberland regional library overdrive. Browse jemahl evans s bestselling audiobooks and newest titles. The last roundhead sir blandford candy, book 1 by jemahl. Click and collect from your local waterstones or get free uk delivery on orders over. The storytelling has an episodic feel, a procession of set. 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, an aged roue, recounts his youthful adventures in the last roundhead. A time for swords shortgrass library system overdrive. In the long hot summer of 1642 he is forced to leave home because his sister has discovered that he is having an affair with his eldest brothers wife to be.
Jemahl evans, author website books interview quotes. 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 jemahl evans 2015 warlords gold michael arnold 2015 red horse edgehill 1642 mj logue 2014 a cruel fate lindsey davis 2014 claiming the rebels heart alison stuart 2014 the crimson ribbon katherine clements 2014 the licence of war claire letemendia 2014 assassins reign michael arnold 20. 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 is a picaresque romp through the 1st english civil war. 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. The last roundhead by jemahl evans 2015, trade paperback. Jemahl evanss sir blandford candy books in order fantastic fiction. Recommended listening for fans of bernard cornwell, michael jecks, and george macdonald frasers flashman books. Jan 15, 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. The last roundhead was released in august 2015 and nominated by netgalley as one of the uks top ten books published that month. Jemahl evans has an ma in history and is the author of acclaimed the last roundhead series of novels. The last roundhead sir blandford candy adventure series book 1. Evans ancestor to colonel blimp, sir blandford candy is an irascible old drunk with a hatred of poets and a love of hats. The real identity of the last surviving civilwar soldier will probably never be known for sure. Review the last roundhead by jemahl evans air and sea. The last roundhead is the first book in the acclaimed series of novels.
The last soldiers of the english civil wars civil war. The last roundhead is a modern novel, of course, but it feels beautifully of the time in which it is set. 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 now spends his time teaching, reading history, listening to the delta blues, walking his border collie, and whining on twitter about the government. Dec 27, 2018 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. Aug 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. Ancestor to colonel blimp, sir blandford candy is an irascible old drunk with a hatred of poets and a love of hats. Our springsummer hours are monday through saturday, 10 am to 5 pm. The protagonist, sir blandford candy, was inspired by the records and a dash of 1930s satire. Rags of time is the story of spice merchant thomas tallant, accused of murder and fighting to clear his name, and the enigmatic elizabeth seymour who loves mathematics and gambling in equal measure. Recommended reading for fans of bernard cornwell, michael jecks and george macdonald frasers flashman books. The last roundhead jemahl evans 9781909374645 netgalley. Review the last roundhead by jemahl evans air and sea stories.
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 is the story of sir blandford candy and his adventures as roundhead soldier and intelligencer spy. Interview with last roundhead author jemahl evans air. The causes of the english civil wars some of the most. 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. The research is impeccable and the writing full of verve. The last roundhead january 21 my becket novel a turbulent priest is now available on audible as well as print and kindle, narrated by the absolutely wonderful bill allender who has really brought the characters on the page to life. And then into other battles and life during the english civil war.
Book one of the sir blandford candy adventure series the research is impeccable and the writing full of verve. Can elizabeths brilliance untangle the lies threatening to drag tom under, as england slides into civil war. The idea for the last roundhead came to me on a wet friday. All of our paper waste is recycled within the uk and turned into corrugated cardboard. Mar 03, 2017 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. The frame of the novel is that candy as an old man in 1720 is looking back on his life. Review the last roundhead by jemahl evans the borgia bull.
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. The last roundhead jemahl evans 0001909370000 netgalley. Written by the supremely talented jemahl evans, its set during the english civil war and is best described as a historical adventurecomedy. Book 2, the deceitful light, will be published by holland house books in autumn 2017. The last roundhead sir blandford candy adventure series book 1 jemahl evans. The last roundhead is the best historical fiction i have read in years.
I was lucky enough to win a copy of evans novel, the last roundhead, in a competition just before christmas. Interview with last roundhead author jemahl evans air and. 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. The last soldiers of the english civil wars civil war petitions. 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. Jemahl is a fellow enthusiast of the era of the english civil wars. 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. Explore books by jemahl evans with our selection at. Jemahl evans audio books, best sellers, author bio. The last roundhead a picaresque romp through the english civil war.
Laid out like flashmans memoirs it tells the story of the early days of the first of the civil wars in the mid seventeenth century. A squire he had whose name was ralph, that in th adventure went his half, though writers, for more stately tone, read the book free on booksie. Blandfords fictional descendant clive candy colonel blimp was created by the cartoonist david low in the 30s. His interest in the english civil war was sparked as a child, after reading simon by rosemary. The last roundhead is a work of fiction, but it is based on meticulous research. Jemahl graduated with an ma in history, focussing on poetry and propaganda during the wars of the roses, and started. The last surviving member of the long parliament was sir. The last roundhead the power of the written word in the 17th century. This weeks interview is with jemahl evans, author of the last roundhead, the edited memoirs of blandford candy, the last surviving roundhead. 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. After the unfortunate seduction of his brothers wife, sir. The seventeenth century was highly literate and the printing press really was a contemporary information superhighway. The last roundhead sir blandford candy, book 1 by jemahl evans.
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