Their father, Kind Edward has barley given his last breath when the elder son, John is already barking orders about his announcement at officially becoming Throned. Alfred, John’s brother is terrified, and has been since realizing that this would be the outcome if something ever happened to their father. John is not fit to be a King. He does not understand people, nor the hard work that his father and grandfather had done to get the kingdom to run as it has. To be stable, and respected amongst the other kingdoms.
John has no regard, and if it were not for his mother Lady Alice, he would have had things accomplished that very day, as it was he would have not even given his father a proper grieve, with the people of the kingdom. John has come in as a whirlwind and replaced many a people his father had employed, who knew how to do their jobs and did them well.
John is only out for himself, and what will benefit him. He doesn’t even want his own wife, mother of his child in the same part of the castle as him. He has even cast her aside. As time moves on, and the truth of the matter is realized, plans are put into place that ultimately could get Alfred killed. Going against the King, is the ultimate betrayal, let alone the King being his own brother.
Word spreads amongst the other kingdom’s what John has done, the new rules he has enforced as well as Alfred has made some new allies and friendships. Lady Alice has a few tricks up her owns sleeves, and helps guide Alfred with decisions that will benefit and potentially protect them all in the future. King Edward, was also no fool and left Alfred some guidance as well. Will the new King John elicit a war with the decisions he has made, will his own people turn against him, will the Kingdom turn to ruin?
Thank you to Black Rose Writing, Wow! Women on Writing for inviting me to this tour, and the author for a copy of the book in exchange for my review. I really enjoyed this novel, it was easy to read and a fast read. It will be interesting to see the next Chronicles of the kingdom.
Pamela Taylor’s
WOW! WOMEN ON WRITING TOUR
OF
Pestilence
Tour Begins June 22nd
Book Summary
At the dawn of the Renaissance, Alfred – the eponymous second son – must discover the special destiny foreseen for him by his grandfather. Now, the unthinkable has happened: Alfred’s brother is king. And it isn’t long before everyone’s worst fears are realized. Traditional allegiances are shattered under a style of rule unknown since the grand bargain that formed the kingdom was struck over two hundred years ago. These will be the most dangerous years of Alfred’s life, forcing him to re-examine his duty to personal honor and to the kingdom, while the threats posed by his brother constantly remind him of his father’s final words of advice. What choices will he have to make to try to protect the things he holds most dear?
Print Length: 234 Pages
Genre: Historical Fiction
Publisher: Black Rose Writing
ASIN: B08563V87C
ISBN-10: 1684334810
ISBN-13: 9781684334810
Pestilence is available to purchase as a print copy and as an e-book at Amazon.com and Barnes and Noble. Be sure to add this to your GoodReads reading list too!
About the Author, Pamela Taylor
Pamela Taylor brings her love of history to the art of storytelling in the Second Son Chronicles. An avid reader of historical fact and fiction, she finds the past offers rich sources for character, ambiance, and plot that allow readers to escape into a world totally unlike their daily lives. She shares her home with two Corgis who frequently reminder her that a dog walk is the best way to find inspiration for that next chapter.
You can follow her online at:
Author Website: https://pamela-taylor.com
Series Website: https://www.SecondSonChronicles.com
Twitter: @PJTAuthor
Instagram: PJTAuthor
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheSecondSonChronicles
GoodReads: https://www.goodreads.com/en/book/show/51487326
— Blog Tour Dates–
June 22nd @ The Muffin
What goes better in the morning than a muffin? Join us as we celebrate the launch of Pamela Taylor’s blog tour for her book Pestilence. You can read an interview with the author and enter to win the first three books in her series “The Second Son Chronicles.”
http://muffin.wow-womenonwriting.com
June 23rd @ Lisa Haselton’s Review and Interviews
Stop by Lisa’s blog today where she interviews author Pamela Taylor about her book Pestilence.
http://lisahaseltonsreviewsandinterviews.blogspot.com/
June 24th @ Rebecca Whitman’s Blog
Visit Rebecca’s blog today and you can read Pamela Taylor’s guest post discussing the allegory (themes) embedded in the narrative of Pestilence specifically and the Chronicles generally.
https://rebeccawhitman.wordpress.com/
June 25th @ A.J. Sefton’s Blog
Visit A.J. Sefton’s blog and read her review of Pamela Taylor’s book Pestilence.
https://www.ajsefton.com/book-reviews
June 26th @ Jill Sheet’s Blog
Visit Jill’s blog today and read Pamela Taylor’s guest post about getting historical details accurate.
http://jillsheets.blogspot.com/
June 27th @ Storeybook Reviews
Join Leslie today as she shares Pamela Taylor’s guest post about her life with corgis.
https://storeybookreviews.com/
June 28th @ Reading is My Remedy
Visit Chelsie’s blog today and you can read her review of Pamela Taylor’s book Pestilence.
https://readingismyremedy.wordpress.com/
June 29th @ Author Anthony Avina’s Blog
Visit Anthony’s blog today and you can read Pamela Taylor’s guest post about the authors and books that inspired the creation of the Chronicles.
https://authoranthonyavinablog.com/
June 30th @ The Burgeoning Bookshelf
Visit Veronica’s blog today and you can read a guest post by Pamela Taylor about the trap of linguistic anachronism – getting the language and word usage right for historical narratives.
https://theburgeoningbookshelf.blogspot.com/
July 1st @ Rebecca Whitman’s Blog
Visit Rebecca’s blog again and you can read her review of Pamela Taylor’s book Pestilence.
https://rebeccawhitman.wordpress.com/
July 2nd @ 12 Books
Visit Louise’s blog today and read her review of Pamela Taylor’s book Pestilence.
July 3rd @ What is that Book About?
Visit Michelle’s blog today and you can check out a spotlight of Pamela Taylor’s book Pestilence.
https://www.whatisthatbookabout.com/
July 5th @ The New England Book Critic
Visit Vickie’s blog today and read her review of Pamela Taylor’s book Pestilence.
https://thenewenglandbookcritic.com/
July 6th @ Author Anthony Avina’s Blog
Visit Anthony’s blog today and read his review of Pamela Taylor’s book Pestilence.
https://authoranthonyavinablog.com/
July 7th @ Fiona Ingram’s Blog
Join Fiona Ingram today when she shares Pamela Taylor’s guest post about data encryption in ancient times.
https://fionaingramauthor.blogspot.com/
July 8th @ Bev A. Baird
Visit Bev’s blog today and read her review of Pamela Taylor’s book Pestilence.
https://beverleyabaird.wordpress.com/
July 9th @ To Write or Not to Write
Visit Sreevarsha’s blog and read her review of Pamela Taylor’s book Pestilence.
https://sreevarshasreejith.blogspot.com/
July 10th @ Thoughts in Progress
Visit Mason Canyon’s blog today and you can read a guest post by Pamela Taylor about deriving details for your setting from historical maps.
https://masoncanyon.blogspot.com/
July 11th @ Books & Plants
Visit Ashley’s blog and read her review of Pamela Taylor’s book Pestilence.
https://booksbeansandbotany.com/
July 11th @ A Darn Good Read
Join Yvonne as she reviews Pamela Taylor’s book Pestilence.
https://adarngoodread.blogspot.com/
July 14th @ Knotty Needle
Visit Judy’s blog and read her review of Pamela Taylor’s book Pestilence.
http://knottyneedle.blogspot.com/
July 15th @ World of My Imagination
Visit Nicole’s blog and read Pamela Taylor’s guest post about period-appropriate names for characters.
http://theworldofmyimagination.blogspot.com
July 17th @ Books & Plants
Visit Ashley’s blog and read Pamela Taylor’s guest post about ways to do historical research.
https://booksbeansandbotany.com/
July 18th @ Bookworm Blog
Stop by Anjanette’s blog today where you can read her review of Pamela Taylor’s book Pestilence. Plus you can read an interview with the author!
https://bookworm66.wordpress.com/
July 20th @ Coffee with Lacey
Visit Lacey’s blog where you can read her review of Pamela Taylor’s book Pestilence.
July 24th @ Medievalists
Stop by Medievalists where you can check out a spotlight of Pamela Taylor’s book Pestilence.
July 25th @ Boots, Shoes, and Fashion
Stop by Linda’s blog today and read her extensive interview with author Pamela Taylor about her book Pestilence.
http://bootsshoesandfashion.com/
July 25th @ Reading in the Wildwood
Join Megan today and read her review of Pamela Taylor’s book Pestilence.
https://readinginthewildwood.com/
