The Vagrant King, E. V. Thompson
The Vagrant King, E. V. Thompson
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The Vagrant King

Author: E. V. Thompson

Narrator: Glen McCready

Unabridged: 11 hr 55 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 07/21/2011


Synopsis

Cornish farmer Joseph Moyle's loyalty to the crown goes well rewarded - his stepson Ralf is appointed page to the future Charles II. And when Ralf takes up his post, Britain is in the midst of its most tumultuous period ever - the war between the Royalists and the Parliamentarians and the dawning of an entirely new era . . .

Ralf's duties oblige him to follow the heir to the throne through the western counties, where he experiences not only court intrigue and the constant threat of Cromwell's armies, but also romance. As Charles begins the first of many affairs, Ralf also falls in love. But this first love is a dangerous one. Brighid is an Irish Catholic and complicit in an attempt to kidnap Charles - a fact that Ralf discovers when he foils the plot . . .

About E. V. Thompson

E V Thompson was born in London and spent nine years in the Navy before joining Bristol police. He moved to Hong Kong, then Rhodesia and had over 200 stories published before returning to England to become a full-time award-winning writer. He passed away in 2012.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Edward

Best book I've ever read This book is ideal for book worms and history buffs. It relates to the events in the of years Cromwell's struggle for the Commonwealth, in a story written in such a way that pictures of the events are easily created by the mind and holds the readers concentrations making it d......more

Goodreads review by Sheila

A really interesting read reminding the reader of harder times in past history.......more

Goodreads review by Anita

Not a newly published book, but for anyone who likes stories of Cavaliers and Roundheads in a bygone time with all its romantic overtones, this story is perfect. Cornish farmer Joseph Moyle's loyalty to the crown goes well rewarded - his step-son Ralf is appointed page to Prince Charles, son of the m......more

Goodreads review by Lisa

My mother has lent me this book to read. You should never judge a book by the cover, but..... I hate the cover of this book! I dislike love stories, but am assured this book is set in during the English Civil War and not a flowery tale of love. Mother says it's a good read, perhaps by the end of it......more