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Debra Brown

Debra Brown

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I have enjoyed creative pursuits for many years and have written my first book, The Companion of Lady Holmeshire. I have begun work on my second, For the Skylark.

A King Under Siege

A King Under Siege

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<p><span style="color:rgb(15,17,17);font-family:'Amazon Ember', Arial, sans-serif;font-size:14px;">Richard II found himself under siege not once, but twice in his minority. Crowned king at age ten, he was only fourteen when the Peasants' Revolt terrorized London. But he proved himself every bit the Plantagenet successor, facing Wat Tyler and the rebels when all seemed lost. Alas, his triumph was short-lived, and for the next ten years he struggled to assert himself against his uncles and increasingly hostile nobles. Just like in the days of his great-grandfather Edward II, vengeful magnates strove to separate him from his friends and advisors, and even threatened to depose him if he refused to do their bidding. The Lords Appellant, as they came to be known, purged the royal household with the help of the Merciless Parliament. They murdered his closest allies, leaving the King alone and defenseless. He would never forget his humiliation at the hands of his subjects. Richard's inability to protect his adherents would haunt him for the rest of his life, and he vowed that next time, retribution would be his.</span><br /><span class="a-text-bold" style="color:rgb(15,17,17);font-family:'Amazon Ember', Arial, sans-serif;font-size:14px;font-weight:700;">B.R.A.G. Medallion honoree!</span></p>

Story Behind The Book

I used to watch period movies while I was making jewelry. I enjoyed them very much, but... I ran out! It was time to write a new story. I hope you enjoy reading it as much as I did the writing.

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<em>&quot;There is a cast of many interesting characters. I have to say, as well, that this read a lot like a variation of Upstairs, Downstairs. We are given a view of both the elite and servant classes through the cast of characters. It was fascinating.<br /><br /> &quot;Yet, what I enjoyed most was the surprises Brown managed to throw at me. None were what I expected and I appreciate that in an author. It was not till the end that all is revealed and I have a hunch Brown took a cue from Shakespeare’s Puck in a Midsummer Night’s Dream.<br /><br /> &quot;Debra Brown’s debut novel was a valiant and intriguing effort. Her writing style is sophisticated and on point and her ability to weave a story is unique and of a style I have not encountered before. I really enjoyed The Companion of Lady Holmeshire and wait for Brown’s next novel with anticipation.&quot;<br /><br /></em><strong>Kaydee, </strong><a href="http://fortheloveofausten.blogspot.com/2011/08/companion-of-lady-holmeshire-by-debra.html?spref=tw">For the Love of Austen</a><br /><br /><em>&quot;The suspense builds and the ending will shock you. Beautifully written with vivid details, the characters clever and well developed and the suspense intricately woven, it's hard to believe this is Ms. Brown's debut novel. Her attention to detail shows she has definitely done her research on the period. I really enjoyed this glimpse into the past and look forward to future works of author Debra Brown's.&quot;</em><br /><br /><strong>Wendy Hines; <span><a href="http://mindingspot.blogspot.com">Minding Spot</a></span></strong><br /><br /><em>&quot;Deborah Brown has mastered the genre of storytelling of historical, romanntic, mystery epochs and can spin a yarn right down to the Engish lisp and brogue. Is she our modern day Austen? <br /> &quot;For those of you who crave romantic intrigue combined with mystery, and humor - in all the right settings for all the right reasons- this is it.&quot;</em><br /><br /><strong>Antoinette McKain, <a href="http://www.kidsmartbooks.blogspot.com/"></a><a href="http://www.kidsmartbooks.blogspot.com">Kid Smart Books</a></strong>