Fallen Angels (Crowning Mercy #2)
But Lazen Castle is, unknowingly, a house under siege. The Fallen Angels - among the most powerful and dangerous men in Europe - are plotting to bring revolution to England. To succeed, they need money, and the Lazender fortune can provide it. A web of deceit closes around Lazen, drawing Campion ever closer to a subtle trap that has been laid for her. Her only hope for survival lies with the Gypsy - her brother's aloof horse-master - a man whose loyalties have always been uncertain.
Fallen Angels is a powerful blend of passion, adventure and intrigue, played out in the shadow of the guillotine and the sunlit splendour of an English estate. It is a great successor to A Crowning Mercy, the first chronicle of the Lazender family.
Well it's over 5 years since I read "A Crowning Mercy" & I seemed to think that Campion had met the love-of-her-life in that but here she is still not wed. As is ever the way, the path of true love doesn't run smooth but it does mean that early in the tale there some so romantic scenes between Campion & the Gypsy -(well I thought so anyway!) For me the book tailed off towards the end & while it was easy enough to figure out Lucifer's true identity, too much double dealing made it
I listened to this as an audio book and the reader was Anna Bentick who really brought it to live. She used her voice to help create the characters and heighten the tension and mystery so cleverly that you really were not sure about the how the story would end for her reading I would almost like to give the book a 6. The plot and characters really appealed to me. If you get a chance to get it from your library, I highly recommend it.
Excellent read !!This is by far one of my favourite books.. I have all versions of the book but the audio just blew me away.... its well written and funny and engaging.. now Im just waiting for the film adaption.. now who can play the Gypsy or the uncle ... cant wait !!!
Mills and BoonesqueThe book is undoubtedly a page turner however the characterisations are lazy, the plot relatively predictable and all in all a step down from what I usually expect from the author. It really does read like a Mills and Boon at times and is therefore something a daft teenage girl might enjoy.
Violent. Graphic. Terrifying. I'm having nightmares. Good job, Judy & Bernard Cornwell. I'd give you 6 stars if I could.
A change for Cornwell from his usual format of a soldier 's life and battles, this book is co authored by Susannah Kells and her influence shows with the central character being a woman.This was a twisting tale of conspiracy and espionage set during the French Revolution, which kept me intrigued until the last page.
Bernard Cornwell
Paperback | Pages: 482 pages Rating: 3.89 | 1176 Users | 66 Reviews
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Original Title: | Fallen Angels |
ISBN: | 0007176422 (ISBN13: 9780007176427) |
Edition Language: | English |
Series: | Crowning Mercy #2 |
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The Lazenders, a gilded family, have been the envy and pride of Britain for centuries. But Toby Lazender, the heir, is now mysteriously absent. His sister, Campion, is running the family estates in his absence.But Lazen Castle is, unknowingly, a house under siege. The Fallen Angels - among the most powerful and dangerous men in Europe - are plotting to bring revolution to England. To succeed, they need money, and the Lazender fortune can provide it. A web of deceit closes around Lazen, drawing Campion ever closer to a subtle trap that has been laid for her. Her only hope for survival lies with the Gypsy - her brother's aloof horse-master - a man whose loyalties have always been uncertain.
Fallen Angels is a powerful blend of passion, adventure and intrigue, played out in the shadow of the guillotine and the sunlit splendour of an English estate. It is a great successor to A Crowning Mercy, the first chronicle of the Lazender family.
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Title | : | Fallen Angels (Crowning Mercy #2) |
Author | : | Bernard Cornwell |
Book Format | : | Paperback |
Book Edition | : | Special Edition |
Pages | : | Pages: 482 pages |
Published | : | February 7th 2004 by HarperCollins Publishers (first published October 31st 1983) |
Categories | : | Historical. Historical Fiction. Romance. Fiction. Historical Romance. European History. French Revolution. European Literature. British Literature |
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Ratings: 3.89 From 1176 Users | 66 ReviewsWrite-Up Of Books Fallen Angels (Crowning Mercy #2)
This was one of the best stories I've read in a long time. Historical fiction is one of my favorite genres and The Fallen Angels had everything a great historical fiction novel should have. I didn't realize this was only book 2 of a series until I found it on Goodreads; however, this book has enough power to stand on its own in the historical fiction/romance world.I would love to get my hands on the first novel in this Crowning Mercy series, and any others that followed after The Fallen AngelsWell it's over 5 years since I read "A Crowning Mercy" & I seemed to think that Campion had met the love-of-her-life in that but here she is still not wed. As is ever the way, the path of true love doesn't run smooth but it does mean that early in the tale there some so romantic scenes between Campion & the Gypsy -(well I thought so anyway!) For me the book tailed off towards the end & while it was easy enough to figure out Lucifer's true identity, too much double dealing made it
I listened to this as an audio book and the reader was Anna Bentick who really brought it to live. She used her voice to help create the characters and heighten the tension and mystery so cleverly that you really were not sure about the how the story would end for her reading I would almost like to give the book a 6. The plot and characters really appealed to me. If you get a chance to get it from your library, I highly recommend it.
Excellent read !!This is by far one of my favourite books.. I have all versions of the book but the audio just blew me away.... its well written and funny and engaging.. now Im just waiting for the film adaption.. now who can play the Gypsy or the uncle ... cant wait !!!
Mills and BoonesqueThe book is undoubtedly a page turner however the characterisations are lazy, the plot relatively predictable and all in all a step down from what I usually expect from the author. It really does read like a Mills and Boon at times and is therefore something a daft teenage girl might enjoy.
Violent. Graphic. Terrifying. I'm having nightmares. Good job, Judy & Bernard Cornwell. I'd give you 6 stars if I could.
A change for Cornwell from his usual format of a soldier 's life and battles, this book is co authored by Susannah Kells and her influence shows with the central character being a woman.This was a twisting tale of conspiracy and espionage set during the French Revolution, which kept me intrigued until the last page.
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