The Earl in Black Armor

If you are looking for an adventure that will keep you on the edge of your seat, then look no further! Get ready for court intrigue, roguish behavior, and of course, that little bit of romance... Well, then you have a book that is hard to put down.
The mix of history and fiction can be hard, but this book does not miss on either account. Brilliantly done and just enough of both to balance out to a nice and relaxing read. Join the adventure you might find a few pirates along the way!

The first chapter or so was a bit slow, but after that, the book picked up and kept rolling right until the end, leaving you wishing for more! I enjoyed reading through. The want to share everything, but not give away the book is there, however, grab a copy and spend a weekend on the couch in pure bliss!

I didn't realise initially that this was a bridging novel between two books that explained gaps between gaps, and I think I would have benefited from reading the first book before I read this one, however, it wasn't that difficult to pick up. I thought this was accomplished historical fiction that seemed to be well researched, based on real events and characters, and I would be interested in reading more of the series. Set in Ireland during the reign of Charles iii, the plot centres around Faolan Burke moving into the house of Thomas Wentworth, the Lord Deputy of Ireland. Some well drawn characters, I especially liked how Faolan and Denisa, Wentworth's personal assistant were portrayed. Although this is not a short book, I didn't find it a long read as there was plenty happening and it gave a good sense of the period.