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The Soldier's Stand
(2025)(The second book in the Lord's Learning series)
A novel by Eleanor Swift-Hook
'A masterpiece of 17th-century historical fiction - immerses the imagination in murder and mystery, against the brutal backdrop of war.' Mark Turnbull, author of ‘Charles I's Private Life’
Summer, 1626.
Europe is ablaze as the supporters of the exiled Elector Palatine, who was also briefly King of Bohemia, challenge Emperor Ferdinand. The emperor’s new general, Wallenstein, has achieved a crushing victory over the feared mercenary commander Mansfeld at Dessau, but Danish King Christian IV is on the march in Lower Saxony.
Amid this turmoil, Captain Matthew Rider must somehow manage both his part of Wallenstein’s war effort and his troublesome young lieutenant, Filippo Schiavono. Schiavono’s knack for finding trouble deepens when one of his three close companions is murdered. Jorrit Musykens, Schiavono’s loyal servant, comes close to being accused, but evidence points to another of the friends, who confirms his guilt by fleeing.
Seeking vengeance, Schiavono and Jorrit follow the trail of the murderer. From covert missions deep inside enemy territory, to the chaos of battle, each step toward justice brings fresh danger.
Meanwhile, Lady Catherine de Bouqulement narrowly survives an attack in The Hague. A second attempt on her life persuades her mistress, the Electress Palatine who still styles herself Queen of Bohemia, to send Kate away on a secret diplomatic mission crucial to their cause.
In a world where loyalties shift and every decision is a gamble, fate has its own trump card to play. The fortunes of war bring about an unexpected reunion that will forever alter Schiavono’s destiny.
Eleanor Swift-Hook fell in love with the early Stuart era at university. She is also the author of the Lord's Legacy series. She lives in County Durham.
Praise for Eleanor Swift-Hook:
'Brutal, dark, and brilliant; it kept me gripped from the gruesome opening to the thrilling conclusion.' Jemahl Evans, author of The Last Roundhead.
'A compelling blend of historical detail and inspired storytelling.' Tony Riches, author of The Brandon Trilogy.
'Thrilling and powerful battle scenes, an intriguing conspiracy that runs through the books and a dash of romance – the Lord’s Legacy series has it all’ Fiona Forsyth, author of the Publius Ovidius mysteries.
Genre: Historical
Summer, 1626.
Europe is ablaze as the supporters of the exiled Elector Palatine, who was also briefly King of Bohemia, challenge Emperor Ferdinand. The emperor’s new general, Wallenstein, has achieved a crushing victory over the feared mercenary commander Mansfeld at Dessau, but Danish King Christian IV is on the march in Lower Saxony.
Amid this turmoil, Captain Matthew Rider must somehow manage both his part of Wallenstein’s war effort and his troublesome young lieutenant, Filippo Schiavono. Schiavono’s knack for finding trouble deepens when one of his three close companions is murdered. Jorrit Musykens, Schiavono’s loyal servant, comes close to being accused, but evidence points to another of the friends, who confirms his guilt by fleeing.
Seeking vengeance, Schiavono and Jorrit follow the trail of the murderer. From covert missions deep inside enemy territory, to the chaos of battle, each step toward justice brings fresh danger.
Meanwhile, Lady Catherine de Bouqulement narrowly survives an attack in The Hague. A second attempt on her life persuades her mistress, the Electress Palatine who still styles herself Queen of Bohemia, to send Kate away on a secret diplomatic mission crucial to their cause.
In a world where loyalties shift and every decision is a gamble, fate has its own trump card to play. The fortunes of war bring about an unexpected reunion that will forever alter Schiavono’s destiny.
Eleanor Swift-Hook fell in love with the early Stuart era at university. She is also the author of the Lord's Legacy series. She lives in County Durham.
Praise for Eleanor Swift-Hook:
'Brutal, dark, and brilliant; it kept me gripped from the gruesome opening to the thrilling conclusion.' Jemahl Evans, author of The Last Roundhead.
'A compelling blend of historical detail and inspired storytelling.' Tony Riches, author of The Brandon Trilogy.
'Thrilling and powerful battle scenes, an intriguing conspiracy that runs through the books and a dash of romance – the Lord’s Legacy series has it all’ Fiona Forsyth, author of the Publius Ovidius mysteries.
Genre: Historical
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