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Book 1 OF THE SERIES
Designs Of A Gentleman – The Early Years
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BEGINS IN 1662, IN THE EARLY DAYS OF KING CHARLES II
“So this is London,” he murmured to himself.
Ahead of him was Ludgate Hill, a noisy, bustling thoroughfare where carts rumbled past and people jostled one another beneath the overhanging gables of the tall buildings on either side.
1662, and Charles 11 has been King for two years. Restoration England is an exciting place of opportunity for an ambitious man and Philip Devalle, the young son of an earl, comes to London determined to make a name for himself.
In an age when there is the Plague, the Fire of London and a war against the Dutch there is also religious intolerance – and scheming politicians. In the adventurous years ahead of him Philip will come to discover that there is a sinister side to Court, and will need to be constantly on his guard if he is to survive not only as a soldier in the French army but also as a courtier in England, at the Court of Whitehall, and at the Court of Versailles, ruled over by Louis XlV, the Sun King.
Published by Troubador.
My novels cover a wide range of happenings from the 17th century in England and France, including the Plague, the Fire of London, the Popish Plot, the Rye House Plot and the Glorious Revolution, as well as the wars against the Dutch and the French.
Each book contains a completely separate story, so you can come into Philip’s world at any stage in his career, but if you prefer to read them in order, the titles are:
- DESIGNS OF A GENTLEMAN: THE EARLY YEARS
- DESIGNS OF A GENTLEMAN: THE DARKER YEARS
- HIGH HEATHERTON
- THE ORANGE AUTUMN
- THE DISTANT HILLS
- FLOWERS OF LANGUEDOC