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Napoleonic Days
NEWS
14 December 2020.
TIME TRAVELLING
With eleven Ties of Blood
titles under his belt (and hopefully more to come), Peter is taking on
a new challenge with the arrival in Bicorn-world of the first in a series of novels set
in the early Victorian era.
The River Trilogy will introduce a satisfyingly large cast of characters (both real and fictional) who involve themselves in the great events of the day, at home and abroad. The opening story (PROMISE, its action covering the years 1847 - 55), for instance, takes a look at topics as diverse as art, celebrity, Chartism, journalism, theatre, drugs, contraception, shipbuilding, cosmetics, literature, sanitation, the Great Exhibition, photography, the Crimean War - oh, and love.
All of these are woven into a compelling story involving a group of young people setting out to make their mark in the fast-turning world of the mid-nineteenth century. Big events are covered in the tale, but also timeless themes are addressed such as loyalty, family, romance, trust and loss.
The series will span two decades, during which time both our characters and the world itself will have seen an astonishing period of change, both good and bad. Future stop-offs will include India, China and North America.
The first novel in The River Trilogy, PROMISE, was published in December 2019. The second, DESIRE, featuring action in England, India, China and America and covering the years 1855 - 60, is due out in the new year.
The River Trilogy will introduce a satisfyingly large cast of characters (both real and fictional) who involve themselves in the great events of the day, at home and abroad. The opening story (PROMISE, its action covering the years 1847 - 55), for instance, takes a look at topics as diverse as art, celebrity, Chartism, journalism, theatre, drugs, contraception, shipbuilding, cosmetics, literature, sanitation, the Great Exhibition, photography, the Crimean War - oh, and love.
All of these are woven into a compelling story involving a group of young people setting out to make their mark in the fast-turning world of the mid-nineteenth century. Big events are covered in the tale, but also timeless themes are addressed such as loyalty, family, romance, trust and loss.
The series will span two decades, during which time both our characters and the world itself will have seen an astonishing period of change, both good and bad. Future stop-offs will include India, China and North America.
The first novel in The River Trilogy, PROMISE, was published in December 2019. The second, DESIRE, featuring action in England, India, China and America and covering the years 1855 - 60, is due out in the new year.
NAPOLEONIC DAYS A HIT !
Fourth Outing for Unique Event
What a great weekend we had in Bingham (Sat/Sun 7/8 March).
Just getting in ahead of the Lockdown, the talks, exhibitions and displays were all magnificent. We had over
two hundred visitors over the two days and the local hotel was fully booked weeks before.
The programme for the event is still available to view on the
Napoleonic Days button, bottom
left, so you can get an idea of the impressive range of subjects
which were covered.
Sadly, the uncertainty caused by the Coronavirus pandamic has caused the cancellation of next year's event but we hope to be back with the 5th East Midlands Napoleonic Days in March 2022.
Sadly, the uncertainty caused by the Coronavirus pandamic has caused the cancellation of next year's event but we hope to be back with the 5th East Midlands Napoleonic Days in March 2022.
THE POWER OF THIRTEEN
On the heels of the ten Ties of Blood novels, there is a book of short stories now out. Titled
"A Dozen Bakers", the tales cover two decades and fill in one or two gaps in the Ties of Blood canon. The stories give more back story to some favourite characters in the series, as well as
highlighting several interesting and lesser known historical episodes. So,
if you are intrigued by Sir John Moore's adventures in Sweden, how the
British won the Battle of the Nations at Leipzig, Lord Cochrane, Nelson at Cadiz
or perhaps Lord Wellington's counterfeiting racket, this is the book
for you!
ON THE SAME PAGE
Peter has put an author page on Facebook. click this link Facebook Page
Hope you like it!
TAKE, READ AND ENJOY!
The latest novel in the Ties of Blood series is "TAKE, BURN OR DESTROY" which features our heroes taking part in fact-based adventures in Cape Town, Buenos Aires and Copenghagen, during the years 1805 - 07. This book is Ties of Blood:10, but as it is a prequel, you could think of it as the new number 1! See button left for more information. Kindle version also out now.
The latest novel in the Ties of Blood series is "TAKE, BURN OR DESTROY" which features our heroes taking part in fact-based adventures in Cape Town, Buenos Aires and Copenghagen, during the years 1805 - 07. This book is Ties of Blood:10, but as it is a prequel, you could think of it as the new number 1! See button left for more information. Kindle version also out now.
FRESH GLORY
Revised
versions of first seven novels in the series, "ALONE WITH GLORY", "THE
COLOUR OF BLOOD", "A DIFFERENT KIND OF WAR", "THE HARDEST FIGHT",
"THE BLAST OF WAR", "EVEN TO THE KNIFE" and "THE OTHER SIDE OF
THE HILL" are all now
available on Kindle - with one or two typos put right and a few minor
enhancements.
Each of these new editions also include details of the rest of the
series.
"THE DAWN'S EARLY LIGHT" (the War of 1812 novel) follows soon in a revised version.
Click here for more.
"THE DAWN'S EARLY LIGHT" (the War of 1812 novel) follows soon in a revised version.
Click here for more.
YOU MIGHT ALSO LIKE
There is a new page (see button, bottom left) where Peter
lists novels which inspire him or are written in a similar genre to his own. So, once you've run through
the Ties of Blood series and caught up with The River Trilogy here are some new ideas for you! There are well over forty titles now, classics old and new!
FOOD FOR THOUGHT
There is a lot of interest in the food and drink mentioned in the books. Bicorn has added a FOOD page (see button left). The dishes are all mentioned being (mostly) enjoyed in the stories and have all been tested in the kitchens at Bicorn Towers. New recipes just added!
FROM TRIPE TO TALKING
BALLS
Peter's
introductory talk about the period, "Love & War, Sherry &
Tripe", has been warmly
received all over the country (last airings, Stamford Georgian Festival
and Buxton's Devonshire Dome). He has also crafted different talks for
specific events
or anniversaries.
There is a talk ("Balls, Belles and Bugles") around the Waterloo story and "Fact or Fiction" focuses on the historical novelist's challenge in telling the tale. A social history talk, "The Home Front" had its debut before the discerning audience at the East Midlands Napoleonic Days in 2018 and new for 2019 was "The Senior Service". "Napoleon: Master or Monster?" made its debut in 2020.
There is a talk ("Balls, Belles and Bugles") around the Waterloo story and "Fact or Fiction" focuses on the historical novelist's challenge in telling the tale. A social history talk, "The Home Front" had its debut before the discerning audience at the East Midlands Napoleonic Days in 2018 and new for 2019 was "The Senior Service". "Napoleon: Master or Monster?" made its debut in 2020.
To arrange a talk: peter.youds@btinternet.com
E - by gum!
There are currently ten Ties of Blood
novels in print, plus the new short stories and the first of the River Trilogy series. All
these titles are now also available on Kindle via Amazon.
Click here for details.
Click here for details.
SIGN OF THE TIMES
Peter is happy to sign your copy of the book/s. If you order online you can ask for a dedication when you visit the Buy the Book page. First editions of all titles are still available at time of writing.