Nancy E Blanton

The Earl in Black Armor

A Novel

• Gebundenes Buch

Produktbeschreibung

Love, loyalty, betrayal, and murder in the reign of King Charles I IRELAND, 1635: Out of money, out of options, and with a young daughter to feed, Faolán Burke must accept an unwanted task. He must travel to Dublin to spy on Thomas Wentworth, the ruthless Lord Deputy who rules Ireland with an iron fist. Wentworth plans to transform clan lands into English Protestant plantations, leaving Irish families homeless. To stop him, Faolán must discover misdeeds that could force King Charles to recall Wentworth to England. Leaving his young daughter Elvy in the care of his best friend Aengus, Faolán works as a porter in Dublin Castle, and aligns with the alluring Denisa, Wentworth's personal assistant. She, too, spies on Wentworth, but for very personal reasons. While Faolán knows he should hate Wentworth, he admires his prosecution of pirates and corrupt nobles who prey on Irish merchants. Supremely arrogant and cruel to his enemies, Wentworth shows loyalty, warmth and compassion for family, friends and a few select others. A common mission takes Faolán and Denisa from Dublin to London and Hampton Court; to York and Scotland; and to the highest levels of court intrigue and power. But secrets, fears, war and betrayal threaten their love--and even their lives. And as Wentworth's power grows, so grow the deadly plans of his most treacherous and driven enemies.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Nancy Blanton Communications
• Seitenzahl: 442
• Erscheinungstermin: 1. März 2019
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 235mm x 157mm x 28mm
• Gewicht: 803g
• ISBN-13: 9781733592802
• ISBN-10: 1733592806
• Artikelnr.: 58787783

Autorenporträt

Nancy Blanton is the author of novels based primarily in Irish history. The Prince of Glencurragh, her second novel, is set in 1634 prior to the great rebellion of 1641. Her first novel, Sharavogue, also set in 17th century Ireland, is winner of Florida's Royal Palm Literary Award. Her non-fiction book, Brand Yourself Royally in 8 Simple Steps, is a guide for authors, artists, and business consultants who need to establish presence and be memorable to potential customers. The book has become a basis for hands-on personal branding workshops. She wrote and illustrated a children's book, The Curious Adventure of Roodle Jones; co-authored the award-winning book Heaven on the Half Shell: the Story of the Pacific Northwest's Love Affair with the Oyster; and spearheaded production of Rising Tides and Tailwinds, a corporate history book for the Port of Seattle centennial. Her blog, My Lady's Closet, focuses on writing, books, book promotion, historical fiction, research and travel. Ms. Blanton has worked as a journalist, magazine editor, corporate communications leader and brand manager. She has won numerous awards for professional leadership, writing, advertising and public relations products. She lives in Florida.