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King's Men Crow, The Shadow on the Crown

A historical adventure novel during the First English Civil War featuring two military officers who battle on and off the field in both love and war.

August, 1643: the Siege of Gloucester continues. Can the weak city walls really survive against the might of the Royalists?

William Sparrow and Hugo Telling may be on different sides, but their dreams and desires are the same. To find the courage to fight proudly and lead their men. For the war to be over and for the love of the incomparable Bella. But only one side can win the war, and only one man can win Bella’s heart . . .

King’s Men Crow is the thrilling third installment of The Shadow on the Crown series.

Praise for the writing of Nicholas Carter:

“Ringing to the clash of blades and the roar of cannon and pungent with the whiff of gunpowder . . . A storming read.” —Peterborough Telegraph

“Carter’s stories are in a league of their own.” —Bristol Observer

Nicholas Carter

Shadow on the Crown author Nicholas Carter is based in the West Country and has been working on his English Civil War series – on and off – for more than 30 years. A writer and journalist since leaving school, Nicholas says joining the Sealed Knot gave him priceless insights into the period – and says many of the events and characters in the books are inspired by his experiences re-enacting battles from the Scottish Highlands to Cornwall. In addition to his English Civil war series Nicholas has written two novels based on the Italian Wars and also penned a brace of steampunk fantasy novels.

Canelo Books