1635 A parcel of rogues

Eric Flint

Book - 2016

"When the diplomatic embassy from the United States of Europe was freed from the Tower of London, most of its members returned to the continent. But some remained behind in Britain: Oliver Cromwell, sharpshooter Julie Sims, her Scot husband Alex Mackay, and Cromwell's Irish-American self-appointed watchdog Darryl McCarthy. Soon the hunt is on for the most notorious rebel in English history, with King Charles himself demanding Cromwell's head. To make things more confused, the time Darryl spends fighting alongside Cromwell forces him against his well to admire and respect the man, despite Cromwell's demonic reputation among all self-respecting Irish nationalist families like Darryl's own"--

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Genres
Alternative histories (Fiction)
Published
Riverdale, NY : Baen [2016]
Language
English
Main Author
Eric Flint (-)
Other Authors
Andrew Dennis, 1971- (-)
Physical Description
386 pages : illustration ; 25 cm
ISBN
9781476781099
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Review by Publisher's Weekly Review

The 20th entry in Flint's Ring of Fire alternate history series is, unfortunately, rather dull for much of its length. The novel has a promising start, with Oliver Cromwell and his party having just escaped from the Tower; they're now rowing up the Thames. Accompanying Cromwell are several soldiers of the period, including stalwart warrior Alex Mackay, as well as three Americans from the year 2000 who have been transported back in time and made their home in 17th-century England. The Earl of Cork, King Charles Stuart's chief counselor, sends his man William Finnegan in pursuit of Cromwell. After brief skirmishes near Ely, the chase ends in Edinburgh, with Finnegan and his men watching the Mackay house, and here the narrative drive stalls. Political and religious maneuvering takes center stage for the bulk of the work, and it's detailed enough that readers may wish for charts, graphs, and biographies to keep everything straight. A final burst of action gives the book a strong finish, but little is resolved in this extended chapter of a very long story. (Jan.) © Copyright PWxyz, LLC. All rights reserved.

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Review by Library Journal Review

The 20th volume in this popular, fast-paced alternative history series follows close on the heels of the events in The Baltic War, picking up with the protagonists in London, including sharpshooter Julie Sims. This time the 20th-century transplants are determined to prevent the rise of Oliver Cromwell and even have the support of King Charles.-JM © Copyright 2015. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.

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