Blackwell's Homecoming
by V.E. Ulett
Publication Date: December 19, 2014 Publisher: Old Salt Press, LLC Formats: eBook, Paperback
Pages: 278
Series: Blackwell's Adventures, Book 3 Genre: Historical Fiction
“A very satisfying conclusion to the Blackwell's Adventures series, with lusty escapades tempered with amusing side passages, lively characters and a lovely ending.” - Broos Campbell, author of the Matty Graves series In a multigenerational saga of love, war and betrayal, Captain Blackwell and Mercedes continue their voyage in Volume III of Blackwell's Adventures. The Blackwell family's eventful journey from England to Hawaii, by way of the new and tempestuous nations of Brazil and Chile, provides an intimate portrait of family conflicts and loyalties in the late Georgian Age. Blackwell's Homecoming is an evocation of the dangers and rewards of desire.
PRAISE
"This entire trilogy has lots of adventure, lots of romance, and lots of wonderful settings that will thrill any historical fiction reader." - Meg Wessel, A Bookish Affair "A real pleasure to read, this book can stand alone, although I recommend reading the previous volumes to see additional development of the main characters." - Jeff Westerhoff, Historical Novels Review
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
A long time resident of California, V.E. Ulett is an avid reader as well as writer of historical fiction. Proud to be an Old Salt Press author, V.E. is also a member of the National Books Critics Circle and an active member and reviewer for the Historical Novel Society.
Eighteenth and nineteenth century journals and letters inspired the writing of CAPTAIN BLACKWELL’S PRIZE. The sequels takes Captain Blackwell and Mercedes to the far side of the world, on new personal and cultural adventures. Coming soon from V.E. Ulett, a historical adventure with a fantastic edge.
For more information visit V.E. Ulett's website. You can also find her on Facebook, Amazon, and Goodreads.
Read and Excerpt
Emma was collapsing with fatigue, her feet ached from the
heeled satin pumps she wore, and she guessed it must be four o’clock in the
morning. She was more than willing to retire, but when she looked into the card
room she gave a little gasp. The card tables had already been taken away, and
there were only servants remaining, carrying out chairs and glasses. She
hurried, her heart thumping a little, and took a place in the line of people
waiting for their carriages. It was always she who ordered the hackney or their
carriage to be brought round, that was not a problem, but Emma missed Edward
standing near her. She felt she must be conspicuous, an unescorted female,
especially after the attention paid her earlier.
When her turn came at the head of the line, Emma spoke up.
“A hackney coach to Curzon Street, if you please.”
“Oh, no, Miss! Not for you.” A man in pigtail and seaman’s
garb was suddenly at her elbow. “His lordship, Captain Lord Cochrane sends his
carriage.”
Emma recognized the coat of arms on the carriage, and with a
murmured, “How kind”, she allowed herself to be handed in by the rough seaman.
The man shut the door of the carriage and jumped up on the box alongside the
driver. Emma sank back into the padded seat with a sigh, put off her shoes and
promptly fell asleep.
She awoke when the carriage lurched to a halt. The door was
opened by the same seaman, the steps let down, and Emma was out of the carriage
and upon the pavement before she looked about her.
“This is not Curzon Street. Why have you brought me to
Harley Street? This is Lord Cochrane’s house, surely—”
“Pipe down, Missy.”
Another man had appeared at Emma’s side, together the two
seamen hustled her up the house steps and into the foyer.
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