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A Visit to Bedlam

(2026)
(The sixth book in the Sir Blandford Candy series)
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BOOK SIX OF THE SIR BLANDFORD CANDY ADVENTURE SERIES

"Witty, irreverent, and atmospheric - Blandford Candy returns in another hugely enjoyable romp through the tumultuous seventeenth century." - Steven Veerapen


England 1648.

As the English Civil Wars still simmer.

Hezekiah Hillier visits London after the death of his wife and son, and goes to the Hospital of Bedlam to view the inmates.

He is falsely imprisoned by his brother in the asylum, but vows to escape and one day have his revenge.

Hez is helped by his friend Blandford Candy to flee to France, where he joins the Company of Moliere as an actor, and fights with the King of France’s Musketeers in their war with Spain, but

Hez is driven only by his desire to return to England and face his brother.

England 1660.

Hez returns to England, hell bent on revenge, and only one man can stop him: his old friend, Blandford Candy.

Recommended reading for fans of George Macdonald Fraser, Michael Arnold and Michael Jecks.

Jemahl Evans is the author of the acclaimed Sir Blandford Candy series. He lives in West Wales.

Praise for The Blandford Candy Series:

‘The research is impeccable and the writing full of verve.’
Antonia Senior, The Times

‘Blandford Candy is as endearing a rogue as you are likely to find in any work of literature.’
Matthew Harffy, author of the Bernicia Chronicles

‘It's great fun and a rollicking good read.’
Historical Novel Society

‘Frankly, glorious.’
Michael Jecks


Genre: Historical

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