Promo: A Splendid Defiance by Stella Riley
Today, I'm delighted to welcome back Stella Riley , author of wonderful historical fiction. Her most recent release, The Shadow Earl , was one of my favourite novels of last year. But today, we're sharing an extract from her fascinating Roundheads & Cavaliers series – A Splendid Defiance . Do have a look! A Splendid Defiance is currently on blog tour with The Coffee Pot Book Club . Find links to other enticing excerpts from the novel HERE ! A Splendid Defiance Roundheads & Cavaliers Stella Riley Excerpt: At Barnes’ forge The yard was empty but the sound of hammering came from the forge. Inside, the boy, Endurance, worked the bellows while his father’s massive arm rose and fell. Then the smith laid down the hammer and advanced on Abigail, rubbing his palms on the stained, leather apron. ‘I’ve come for the spindle,’ she said. The pale, lifeless eyes fastened on hers. ‘Endurance will fetch it for you.’ He moved to stand between Abigai