Rebellion

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Pub Date 01 Dec 2019 | Archive Date 16 Mar 2020

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It is 1643.

The bloody English Civil War has been raging for almost a year and Parliament is facing defeat. In desperation, it orders army officer, Francis Hacker, to spearhead an audacious plot to bring down the tyrant, King Charles.

Courageous and loyal, Hacker is drawn into a deadly deceit that could cost him everything he holds most dear…

It is 1643.

The bloody English Civil War has been raging for almost a year and Parliament is facing defeat. In desperation, it orders army officer, Francis Hacker, to spearhead an audacious plot to...


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Dec 14, 2019 Mark Ashton rated it really liked it  
I loved this book.
I didn't know what to expect, having never heard of the author before. But I was more than pleased with the story.
If you like the stories of Bernard Cornwell, CJ Sansome and SJ Parriss you will like Rebellion. It is interlaced with a couple of plots – and it's ending caught me completely off-guard.
Definitely recommend it. But not one for ladies IMO. This is a book for blokes.
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Steve rated it it was amazing
Bought the paperback off amazon. Read it. Loved it. Have given it to my brother to read – and he's already telling me how good it is.
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Good Read Reviews
Dec 14, 2019 Mark Ashton rated it really liked it  
I loved this book.
I didn't know what to expect, having never heard of the author before. But I was more than pleased with the...

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Most American readers will not, I believe be familiar with the English War, which was fought in the 17th century between the forces loyal King Charles II and Parliament, or Cavaliers and Roundheads as they came to be known.
The Hacker Chronicles are set during this turbulent period, which proved to be one of the most brutal civil wars in British history, sometimes pitting families against one another.

This novel was written in the First Person, which might not be to everyone's tastes, but I think it worked. This historical details were generally good- except a few uses of the term "okay", which was not used in the 17th century. Since it originated in 19th century Boston. I have heard this described as a "men's" story but I disagree with that.

Although there were descriptions of fighting and battles I think it could appeal to people of both genders. Francis Hacker's wife, especially, is a very strong woman even though she does not come into it very much, and there is a lot more too it then fighting. There is political intrigue, daring escapes, and some family drama as well as descriptions of the social and religious atmosphere of the time period.

My only other complaints were that the villains of the story were rather cartoonish, and I dislike it when people on the other side are all depicted as demonic and thoroughly evil, and preferably as murderers and rapists too. I prefer more nuance because that reflects reality. Not everyone in the King's army was a sadist or a killer, and Oliver Cromwell who became the leader of Parliament's armies ended up becoming a worse tyrant than the one he replaced.

Also, a content warning: there were a couple of scenes describing torture in this novel, which some people will find disturbing.
If you can skip past those scenes though I would recommend this for those who enjoy historical fiction.

Thanks to the Publisher for accepting my request for this title through Netgalley. I was not required to write a positive review and all opinions expressed are my own.

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Review run date was set for 28 April 2020 for Netgalley, unfortunately life stood at a standstill as I finished the final semester and three subjects of my studies. On 28 March 2021 I was set to write the review and my health became an emotional roller coaster so here I am today 03 October 2021 going to write my review will be post on my blog, Facebook blog, Amazon.com.au, goodreads, kobo, googlebooks and iBooks.
In 1643 English Civil War was raging and bloody to which Parliament faced defeat and starting to become desperate to win the war. The storyline based upon army officer Francis Hacker who is loyal and courageous tells what he has faced and done in his time during this war such as upholding his faith, protecting the rights of commoners and ensuring those accountable for their actions. The story also outlines liberation, religious freedoms and tolerances for all people. Definitely a book for historical buffs who love reading about stories regarding the English Civil War. The Historical Fiction is not just for men but also for women young and old who enjoy learning about English history and early Christianity and how they are linked together.

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