Bøger af C R Dempsey

The revelry after the victory at Yellow Ford could not mask the tragedy that followed. Seamus and Eunan were dealt a devastating blow. They were left with a grim determination to seek revenge by any means, even leading the rebellion against their oppressors. The Curse of Black Mountain hung over Seamus as his ultimate challenge lay ahead: returning to Munster where his clan had been decimated and family murdered, to reclaim what was stolen from him. Eunan, likewise, was determined to face these same forces-not only for vengeance, but to rescue the woman he loved.What awaited them when they arrived? Would the remains of the MacSheehy welcome Seamus back with open arms? Can Eunan protect himself from his adversaries or would they win and take his life? The Curse of Black Mountain is the fifth book in the epic Irish historical fiction Exiles series.Set during the Elizabethan wars in Ireland in the 1590s, it tells a story of Irish clans, their politics and fight for control, brimming with spies and intrigue, as well as a burning desire for rebellion against English rule. If you enjoy fast-paced action and adventure-based historic fiction, you'll love this book.

The revelry after the victory at Yellow Ford could not mask the tragedy that followed. Seamus and Eunan were dealt a devastating blow. They were left with a grim determination to seek revenge by any means, even leading the rebellion against their oppressors.The Curse of Black Mountain hung over Seamus as his ultimate challenge lay ahead: returning to Munster where his clan had been decimated and family murdered, to reclaim what was stolen from him.Eunan, likewise, was determined to face these same forces-not only for vengeance, but to rescue the woman he loved.What awaited them when they arrived? Would the remains of the MacSheehy welcome Seamus back with open arms? Can Eunan protect himself from his adversaries or would they win and take his life?The Curse of Black Mountain is the fifth book in the epic Irish historical fiction Exiles series. Set during the Elizabethan wars in Ireland in the 1590s, it tells a story of Irish clans, their politics and fight for control, brimming with spies and intrigue, as well as a burning desire for rebellion against English rule. If you enjoy fast-paced action and adventure-based historical fiction, you'll love this book.Buy The Curse of Black Mountain today.

¿ ¿ ¿ ¿ ¿ "Fully action-packed, this pulls you further into Eunan and Seamus' story; making you question who to support the whole way through," - Reedsy Discovery¿¿¿¿ "Another action packed adventure filled with rich historical information about Ireland in the 16th century embedded in the storyline,""for anyone who loves GOT stories, well this has it all - including a bloody battle at a wedding ceremony," - The Historical Fiction Company¿ ¿ ¿ ¿ ¿ "a real page-turner that leaves readers wanting more,""The conflict between the Crown and natives is brilliantly and elaborately written, the characters are rock-solid and relatable, and the plot is twisty as it can get," - The Book CommentaryOne man fights to destroy his family, another to save his. Only one can be victorious.Ireland 1594. Eunan's village is destroyed, the rebellion appears over. As the forces of the English crown pillage the countryside, the rebel leader goes into hiding. Eunan's past has come back to haunt him.Eunan goes forth to seek the rebel leaders. He must take control of his family lands and turn them from supporting the crown to declaring for the rebellion.All that stands before him are the forces of the crown, the deserted ranks of the rebellion and the minor matter of his own family.Meanwhile, Seamus faces a dilemma. Consequences from the past loom large. He must save his own family, but to do so could stop the rebellion in its tracks.Who will succeed if the other needs to fail?Uprising is the second book in the epic Irish historical fiction Exiles series. It is set against the backdrop of the Elizabethan wars in Ireland in the 1590s. A world of Irish clans, their politics and the fight for supremacy, where spies and intrigue prosper, where the embers burn for a rebellion against the English crown. If you love fast-paced action and adventure orientated historical fiction then you will love this book.

¿¿¿¿ "There's a real feel for the period and understanding of the lives of these early Irish rebels, and the politicking between men jostling for power and position is complex, fascinating and makes for great fictional drama." - Reedsy Discovery A gripping action packed historical thriller set in the rebellion in Ireland in the 1590s. In the wild lands of Ireland, the embers of the Irish rebellion still burn bright. Eunan Maguire seemingly has all he ever dreamed of, a command in the rebel army, a prestigious marriage to cement a Maguire alliance and control of his family lands. But all is not well for such lofty heights bring much responsibility and many enemies. Eunan discovers a large downside to his marriage for he needs to live up to the expectations of his new father-in-law. War returns and he also must prove himself worthy of the position he has been given for contemplate defeat would be the end of the clan. Stifling the greed and ambition of the Sheriff of Sligo, he has made him his mortal enemy. In the meantime, a friendship wanes for Seamus MacSheehy but the return of the war throws them back together again. Both will have their loyalties tested to the limit. Will Eunan prove himself or be overwhelmed by him multitude of enemies? Will the Sheriff of Sligo get his revenge on Eunan? Will Seamus be able to put aside the past for him to succeed? Who will survive the ultimate test of loyalty? Breach of the peace is the third book in the epic Irish historical fiction Exiles series. It is set against the backdrop of the Elizabethan wars in Ireland in the 1590s. A world of Irish clans, their politics and the fight for supremacy, where spies and intrigue prosper, where the embers burn for a rebellion against the English crown. If you love fast-paced action and adventure orientated historical fiction, then you will love this book.

What would you do to save your clan?Ireland 1585. Eunan Maguire lives in a small village in Fermanagh and wonders why his parents hate him and his neighbours shun him. When his village is raided by the English, he flees to save himself, his parents are killed and he blames himself for their death.When he meets Seamus MacSheehy, the head of a wandering band of Galloglass, Seamus encourages him to take his father's title of the head of the village even though everyone in the village is dead. Eunan goes to the election of the new leader of the Maguire clan to claim his father's voting rights. With Seamus' guidance, he sets out to ingratiate himself with the new Maguire. But all is not well for Eunan is wracked with guilt because of the death of his parents and Seamus is not all he appears. The English invade Fermanagh, and he is called to fight.Will Eunan find out the secret of why his parents hated him so much and the circumstances of their death? Will Eunan discover who is Seamus MacSheehy and why he has taken such an interest in him? Or will the clan fall and perish under the English onslaught?Bad Blood is the first book in the epic Irish historical fiction Exiles series. It is set against the backdrop of the Elizabethan wars in Ireland in the 1590s. A world of Irish clans, their politics and the fight for supremacy, where spies and intrigue prosper, where the embers burn for a rebellion against the English crown. If you love fast-paced action and adventure orientated historical fiction then you will love this book.Buy Bad Blood to discover this exciting new series today.

¿¿¿¿ "There's a real feel for the period and understanding of the lives of these early Irish rebels, and the politicking between men jostling for power and position is complex, fascinating and makes for great fictional drama." - Reedsy Discovery A gripping, action-packed historical thriller set in the rebellion in Ireland in the 1590s. In the wild lands of Ireland, the embers of the Irish rebellion still burn bright. Eunan Maguire seemingly has all he ever dreamed of, a command in the rebel army, a prestigious marriage to cement a Maguire alliance and control of his family lands. But all is not well for such lofty heights bring much responsibility and many enemies. Eunan discovers a significant downside to his marriage for he needs to live up to the expectations of his new father-in-law. War returns and he must prove himself worthy of the position he has been given because to contemplate defeat would be the end of the clan. In prosecuting the war, and stifling the greed and ambition of the Sheriff of Sligo, he has made him his mortal enemy. In the meantime, a friendship wanes for Seamus MacSheehy but the return of the war throws them back together again. Both will have their loyalties tested to the limit. Will Eunan prove himself or be overwhelmed by his multitude of enemies? Will the Sheriff of Sligo get his revenge on Eunan? Will Seamus be able to put aside the past for him to succeed? Who will survive the ultimate test of loyalty?Breach of the peace is the third book in the epic Irish historical fiction Exiles series. It is set against the backdrop of the Elizabethan wars in Ireland in the 1590s. A world of Irish clans, their politics and the fight for supremacy, where spies and intrigue prosper, where the embers burn for a rebellion against the English crown. If you love fast-paced action and adventure orientated historical fiction, then you will love this book.Buy Breach of the peace to discover this exciting new series today.

¿ ¿ ¿ ¿ ¿ "Fully action-packed, this pulls you further into Eunan and Seamus's story; making you question who to support the whole way through," - Reedsy Discovery1594. Darkness reigns as Ireland is faltering under the crushing force of the English crown. Amidst a crashing storm of fire and steel, Eunan battles for his village's freedom. His family's past has come back to haunt them with the English crown pillaging the countryside. He faces a formidable enemy, not just the forces of the crown, but also his own family. Eunan is forced out of hiding and takes up arms against his oppressors. He seeks to reclaim his family lands and turn them from supporting the crown to joining him in the fight for freedom. Eunan must take control of his family's lands or risk seeing the cause vanish forever.Meanwhile, Seamus finds himself in a moral dilemma. He must choose between protecting his own kin or aiding the rebellion; however, he cannot do both, for the consequences could mean death for either.Uprising is the second book in the Exiles series and an adrenaline-packed historical adventure set amidst the chaos of 16th century Ireland. A thrilling tale of intrigue, family divides, espionage, rivalries and betrayals, this novel will have you enthralled until the final pages. If you're looking for a gritty adventure drama rooted in history, then this book is sure to satisfy.Get ready for fast-paced action, adventure and danger as the embers of rebellion burn brighter than ever before!

¿ ¿ ¿ ¿ ¿ "Bad Blood is a fantastic historical fiction novel that does not shy away from the dark complications of the world," - Reedsy DiscoveryA gripping, fast-paced historical fiction adventure set in rebellious Ireland in the 1590s. Eunan Maguire lives in a small village in Fermanagh. He is mistreated by his parents and then taken to Enniskillen as a hostage to ensure his father's loyalty. He returns after being trained as a Galloglass warrior to confront his parents and to ensure his father pledges to the prospective new Maguire. But before he can do that the English raid his village, his parents are killed, he flees to save himself, and he blames himself for their death. When he flees he meets Seamus MacSheehy, the head of a wandering band of Galloglass warriors. Seamus listens to his story and encourages him to take his father's title of the head of the village. Eunan goes to the election of the new leader of the Maguire clan to claim his father's voting rights. With Seamus's guidance, he sets out to ingratiate himself with the new Maguire. But all is not well for Eunan is wracked with guilt because of the death of his parents and Seamus is not all he appears. Fermanagh is torn apart by faction fighting and the English invade. He is called to fight for the new Maguire. Will Eunan find out why his parents hated him so much and was it connected to the mysterious circumstances around their death? Will Eunan discover who Seamus MacSheehy really is and why he has taken such an interest in him? Or will the clan fall and perish under the English onslaught?Bad Blood is the first book in the epic Irish historical fiction Exiles series. It is set against the backdrop of the Elizabethan wars in Ireland in the 1590s. A world of Irish clans, their politics and the fight for supremacy, where spies and intrigue prosper, where the embers burn for a rebellion against the English crown. If you love fast-paced action and adventure orientated historical fiction, then you will love this book. Buy Bad Blood to discover this exciting new series today.