Summer, 1626: Europe is ablaze as the supporters of the exiled Elector Palatine, who was also briefly King of Bohemia, challenge Emperor Ferdinand. The emperor’s new general, Wallenstein, has achieved a crushing victory over the feared mercenary commander Mansfeld at Dessau, but Danish King Christian IV is on the march in Lower Saxony. Amid this turmoil, Captain Matthew Rider must somehow manage both his part of Wallenstein’s war effort and his troublesome young lieutenant, Filippo Schiavono.
It is fascinating to read a ‘prequel’ featuring a cast of characters you know well, as that knowledge adds a layer of complexity to their already complex stories.
Eleanor Swift-Hook’s The Soldier’s Stand builds on The Fugitive’s Sword to deliver an immersive journey into the turbulent world of early-seventeenth-century Europe. Set against the unrelenting backdrop of war and political upheaval, The Soldier’s Stand has meticulous historical research and a compelling narrative.
I particularly like Eleanor Swift-Hook’s well-timed changes of point of view, offering different perspectives. She is also skilled at foreshadowing with a few words to keep readers guessing.
The brutal chaos of war and subtleties of diplomatic intrigue are described with respect for period detail. The result is a narrative that is epic in scope yet sensitive to personal struggles and ambitions. Highly recommended.
Tony Riches
I would like to tha the author for providing a review copy.
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About the Author
Eleanor Swift-Hook enjoys the mysteries of history and fell in love with the early Stuart era at university when she re-enacted battles and living history events with the English Civil War Society. Since then, she has had an ongoing fascination with the social, military and political events that unfolded during the Thirty Years' War and the Wars of the Three Kingdoms. She lives in County Durham and loves writing stories woven into the historical backdrop of those dramatic times. You can find out more about the background of Lord's Legacy on her website www.eleanorswifthook.com and find her on Twitter @emswifthook
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