Exile's Return (Guardians of the Crown #3) in Aussie Readers

Dec 13, 2015 Brenda rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

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After being taken on board a French frigate, more dead than alive, Daniel Lovell gradually returned to health on the high seas. His five years as part of the French crew of pirateers caused him to once again become strong, tanned and muscular. So when he finally arrived back on English soil after an exile of eight years, he knew his sole focus for revenge on his father’s murderer was within his grasp. But before he could achieve his aim, the King needed his help with one final mission…

It was 165 After being taken on board a French frigate, more dead than alive, Daniel Lovell gradually returned to health on the high seas. His five years as part of the French crew of pirateers caused him to once again become strong, tanned and muscular. So when he finally arrived back on English soil after an exile of eight years, he knew his sole focus for revenge on his father’s murderer was within his grasp. But before he could achieve his aim, the King needed his help with one final mission…

It was 1659 and Agnes Fletcher had sole care of Lizzie and Henry; her sister’s young children and the lights of her life. With the hanging of their father, and death previously of their mother, Agnes was the closest to a parent they now had. But when she unexpectedly lost care of them to an unscrupulous schemer, Agnes was beside herself with grief. She was determined to take them back; she would put her life on the line for these children – her fortuitous meeting in London with Daniel Lovell set the course of the future for them both.

As Daniel and Agnes made their way through the English countryside on horseback, their goals began to merge – but danger was every step of the way. And when they joined forces with two other men; men who went back into Daniel’s past, Agnes wasn’t sure if she could trust her companions. But of course, she had no choice. Her goal was the safety of the children – she didn’t care what the men were after.

What would be the outcome for Agnes and the children? And would Daniel succeed in his final mission for the King – or was it doomed from the beginning?

Exile’s Return by Aussie author Alison Stuart is the final in the Guardians of the Crown trilogy which is based around the time of Charles Stuart and Oliver Cromwell – and what a finale it is! Absolutely breathtaking! I’m so glad the author wrote Daniel’s story, with Jonathan’s story in #1 (By The Sword) and Kit’s story in #2 (The King’s Man). The three young men who have been pivotal to the series – I’m sad it’s over, but highly recommend the series to all lovers of historical fiction.

With thanks to NetGalley and the publishers for this copy in exchange for my honest review.
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Jan 31, 2016 Helen rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

MS Stuart has never disappointed me with one of her stories and I have to say this latest one was a joy to read I have read the first two books in this series a couple of times (loved them) and I was really looking forward to Daniel's story and truly this one was fabulous can I say it is now my favourite of the three it tied everything up so well it was emotional and moving what a story.

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