This was a fantastic fast paced and fact based novel!
One of the best historical fictions I’ve read in a long time and I was so pleased to have been sent this book!
Bloods Game is book one in the Holcroft Blood series. And begins in the reign of Charles II Of England’s. The story follows the paths of two main characters. Father and Son. The father ‘Colonel Blood’ is a well known ‘scoundrel’ who was previously high in society but lost all his titles and wealth. So throughput this novel the Colenel has a few scores to settle! (We see quite a bit of action!)
He is such a great character,I really enjoyed following him and his notorious crew’s antics!
Then there is the Colonels son Holcroft Blood. He’s a quiet and very different kind of boy ..with a very clever brain and is put to work with the Duke Of Buckingham at the court of Charles II. We meet many well know historical figures here.
The writing and descriptions really give you a vivid sense of that era. I could totally see it in my mind whilst reading. The palace of White Hall cane to life!
The story includes lots of plotting and fighting and I loved the dialogue. There’s a lot of mystery to the story and the author bought everything together in a very clever and perfectly paced way. Donald also stayed true to facts which makes any historical fiction well worth reading!
I really hope there’s much more to come with these characters!
This is well worth checking out if you enjoy the Tudor/Stuart era!
One of the best historical fictions I’ve read in a long time and I was so pleased to have been sent this book!
Bloods Game is book one in the Holcroft Blood series. And begins in the reign of Charles II Of England’s. The story follows the paths of two main characters. Father and Son. The father ‘Colonel Blood’ is a well known ‘scoundrel’ who was previously high in society but lost all his titles and wealth. So throughput this novel the Colenel has a few scores to settle! (We see quite a bit of action!)
He is such a great character,I really enjoyed following him and his notorious crew’s antics!
Then there is the Colonels son Holcroft Blood. He’s a quiet and very different kind of boy ..with a very clever brain and is put to work with the Duke Of Buckingham at the court of Charles II. We meet many well know historical figures here.
The writing and descriptions really give you a vivid sense of that era. I could totally see it in my mind whilst reading. The palace of White Hall cane to life!
The story includes lots of plotting and fighting and I loved the dialogue. There’s a lot of mystery to the story and the author bought everything together in a very clever and perfectly paced way. Donald also stayed true to facts which makes any historical fiction well worth reading!
I really hope there’s much more to come with these characters!
This is well worth checking out if you enjoy the Tudor/Stuart era!