Clent resident’s new novel published
The Family Rebel
A historical adventure novel by Clent Author Stan Bloxham
It’s 1775. The American War of Independence has just begun.
Peace-loving Oxfordshire farmer William Bloxham discovers his bastard son Billy involved in a desperate plot to kidnap King George 111.
Determined to save the boy from being hanged for treason, William leaves farm and family in the hands of his pregnant wife Anne, takes up arms and pursues the gang to London.
As their plans go awry the rebels become more ruthless and murderous. William and Billy must both take hard decisions…
Read a ‘taster’ of this exciting tale on authorstanbloxham.org.uk
Click to buy the book, signed, direct from Stan for £6,
or from Amazon for £6.99.
Reviews
‘A gutsy adventure, full of passion…’
Alan Mahar, Author;- ‘Flight Patterns’
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‘This compelling quest of parish constable William Bloxham to foil a rebellious plot takes us through Hogarthian London and rural Oxfordshire…’
Christine Bloxham, Historian. Author;- ‘The World of Flora Thompson’
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‘Love, deception, wrong-headedness, outright foolery;- all play their part in William Bloxham’s world and in the challenges he must overcome. His experiences echo those of an England on the brink of war’
Michael W. Thomas, Poet and Novelist. Author;- ‘The Portswick Imp’
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