Spirit of the Highway (Highway Trilogy) (Volume 2), by Deborah Swift
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'fantastic characterization, period detail, and page-turning action' Laura Purcell, author of Mistress of the CourtRalph Chaplin has fallen for beautiful copper-haired Kate. There is only one problem - he is a Roundhead soldier and she is a Royalist Lady.It is 1651, and for the last ten years England has been ripped apart by a bitter civil war. Ralph and Kate are on opposing sides, but Ralph wants to build a new England, one of peace and plenty. He volunteers to fight at the Battle at Worcester, thinking it will finish the bloodshed for good. But the Roundheads are not the heroes he imagined, and soon Ralph has made a deadly enemy; one who will pursue him to wreak vengeance. Worse, Ralph's radical beliefs in freedom for all have made him just as many enemies at home, as he has on the battlefield. Ralph finds himself on the run, forced to eke a living as a highwayman.And then his avenger arrives. The one who seeks to kill those he loves most.Can Ralph save Kate?If you like page-turning adventure and romance, with a touch of the paranormal, start your ride on the highway today!Told by Ralph's ghost, 'Spirit of the Highway' is the stand-alone second part of the Highway Trilogy for teens (and adults!) based on the real life and legend of Lady Katherine Fanshawe, highwaywoman. The first part of the trilogy, 'Shadow of the Highway' is also available.PRAISE FOR DEBORAH SWIFT'There is no greater compliment than "Give me more!"' - Susanna Gregory'realistic dialogue, an author's obvious love for history, and characters that leap off the pages' - Romance Reviews Today'genuinely engrossing... with characters you can get interested in' - The Mum WebsiteDeborah Swift lives in a stunning part of the world, the English Lake District. She used to work as a costume designer for film and TV, and loves researching the background to her novels. She has an MA in Creative Writing, and is the author of three longer historical novels for adults:'The Lady's Slipper', (shortlisted for the Impress Prize)'The Gilded Lily''A Divided Inheritance'You can find out more about her on her website, deborahswift.com.follow her on Twitter @swiftstory
Spirit of the Highway (Highway Trilogy) (Volume 2), by Deborah Swift- Amazon Sales Rank: #4542321 in Books
- Published on: 2015-09-28
- Original language: English
- Number of items: 1
- Dimensions: 8.00" h x .73" w x 5.25" l, .74 pounds
- Binding: Paperback
- 292 pages
Review 'a touching story of people divided by class but united by shared beliefs. I look forward to reading the other two as soon as possible!' Andrea Zuvich, historian, author of 'The Stuarts in 100 Facts''This is a beautifully written and impressively researched novel. The characterization is lovely too, with the survivor opportunist Downall, the selfish Elizabeth whom I loved to hate, and the needy Cutch who only wanted to belong.' Anita Seymour, author of Royalist Rebel
From the Author Spirit of the Highway is a shorter, more lightweight novel than my other books, which sometimes run to more than 400 pages. I hope younger readers might enjoy it, or anyone who wants a quicker, lighter read. The story itself naturally fell into three parts and so it made sense to divide the narrative into three books of about 200 pages each, and form a trilogy. Each book is a stand-alone story with a different main character, but each book features Abi, Katherine and Ralph, building towards a climax in the third book. I hope the subject matter will appeal to younger readers of historical fiction - but that is not to say adults won't enjoy it too!Shadow on the Highway is already out from Endeavour Press, and I am working on the final part of the story, featuring Katherine Fanshawe, Lady of the Highway.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Heart-breaking account of England after the Civil War By Amazon Customer Spirit of the Highway is a captivating account of post-Civil War England. Deborah Swift paints a moving picture of love and adventure but also loss and struggle that always follow in the wake of a conflict of such magnitude. Having grown up reading about the Civil War in Alexandre Dumas' novels, I found Spirit of the Highway fascinating and difficult to put down. It's one of those books that transport the reader to another time from the very first page. The narrative is fast-paced, moving swiftly from bloodshed of the battlefield to everyday life in post-war England, depicting the conflict between the Royalists and Cromwell's supporters, as well as hardships that both sides were facing after the war.I was surprised to find out from Author's Notes that Katherine Fanshawe was a real historical personage. As soon as I finished the book, I had to learn everything I possibly could about her. Turns out her story is as fascinating as any work of fiction could aspire to be. She is the legendary Wicked Lady. Having been born to wealth and fortune, she lost everything after the Civil War. Falling in love with a highwayman, she lived a life of crime. Knowing that one of the characters really existed has made Spirit of the Highway even more real and exciting.I majored in French history at University and most of my reading is limited to Napoleonic times and World War II. Spirit of the Highway has definitely ignited my interest in British history. The book is well-written and extremely well researched. The period detail brings this story to life, just like its strong and believable characters - heroes and villains that practically leap off the page. Although Spirit of the Highway is classified as Young Adult, I would recommend this book to anyone who enjoys historical fiction.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Reason why Swift is a favorite. By Margaret @ JustOneMoreChapter I was very excited to hear the sequel to Shadow on the Highway was in the works, especially that my wait wouldn't be long. Deborah Swift is a favorite of mine, her books The Lady's Slipper, The Gilded Lily and A Divided Inheritance were books that I really enjoyed. They took me to another place and time, had me totally captivated, hence why I was excited to find out Spirit of the Highway was being released.The Highway Trilogy is YA, it's a genre that lacks really good historical fiction - those with not just a good story but that you can lean the time period in an enjoyable and entertaining fashion. Spirit of the Highway is the 2nd book in the series. It definitely works as a stand alone, but I recommend book one, Shadow on the Highway, just because it's really good and tells the story of Abigail which I found very interesting.Spirit on the Highway is told from the POV of Ralph, his spirit that is. At first I thought what a unique prospective until I finally grasped what that meant. It really is a different approach, though at times I forgot about the spirit and then waited for a miracle of some sorts. It wasn't until I was reading the authors note that I really appreciated this POV. More on those notes shortly.There were a variety of characters here, some I liked and others not so much. With different and unique personalities Swift skillfully wove a story showing the various repercussions of war. From those that fought, those left behind, those on a mission for themselves along with the women left behind to struggle on their own. This book didn't hold much back in the way of details back in 1651, not just the struggles and hardships endured but a bleak future as well. Her knowledge of this time is evident here and her writing style makes it easy to get absorbed in the story.The Authors Notes explains that Katherine Fanshawe is a real historical figure which adds more life to this story. In regards ghosts/spirits Deborah Swift wrote a few pages entitled 'Ghosts of the Seventeenth Century' which I found just as interesting as the book and has me looking forward to the next/final installment in this series, Lady of the Highway (set for a 2016 release).Though YA I feel this series would be enjoyed by adults as well.
0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Spirit Of The Highway is a story of sacrifice, passion, and internal conflict. By Annette Source: Free copy from Endeavor, and Historical Fiction Virtual Book Tours, in exchange for a review.Rating: 4 stars for very good.Summary:England 1651.England has been engaged in a bitter Civil War for nearly ten years. Ralph Chaplin, a farmer’s son, has fallen for beautiful copper-haired Kate. There is only one problem – he is a Roundhead soldier and she is a Royalist lady.Tired of bloodshed, Ralph volunteers to fight, sensing that the Battle at Worcester will be a chance to finish the fighting for good. He longs for peace, so he can forge a secure future and find a different, more equal way of life for himself and Kate.But war is not what he imagined, and soon he has made a deadly enemy; one who will pursue Ralph and those he loves, and wreak vengeance. What’s more, Ralph finds he has just as many enemies at home, as on the battlefield.Told by Ralph’s ghost, Spirit of the Highway is the stand-alone second part of the Highway Trilogy based on the real life and legend of Lady Katherine Fanshawe, highway woman, and heiress.My Thoughts:I enjoyed reading Spirit Of The Highway. However, I believe the book is written for an older teen and not a younger teen. The language and romantic elements are not appropriate for my granddaughter's age (6th grade), but more for high school age. This is the only aspect of the book that I had a "red flag."Spirit Of The Highway is a story of sacrifice, passion, and internal conflict. Ralph and Kate are in an impossible situation. They are from different social classes. They are from differing political factions. During this period in history marriage is not a choice, but arranged by families. Throughout the story their plight is the strongest opposition. The political climate is an opposition, but the attraction and relationship Ralph and Kate have for each other drew me in emotionally, and carried me through to the last page.Spirit Of The Highway is not written for a strong history lesson, but with the intent of showing two young people in an impossible relationship during the English Civil War. The year for the story is 1651, and this was the last year of the war.
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