David Ebsworth Livres

Set against the backdrop of the Battle of Waterloo, a canteen mistress from Bonaparte's Imperial Guard faces the harsh realities of war as she strives to protect her daughter from its dangers. The narrative vividly captures the chaos of battle, highlighting both personal and historical stakes. Acclaimed for his compelling storytelling, David Ebsworth has received praise for his previous works and recognition from literary organizations, ensuring his novels hold a significant place in historical fiction.

1879 - the British army has suffered one of the worst defeats in its history at the hands of the Zulu King Cetshwayo. Now the British seek revenge and a second invasion of Zululand is about to take place. Within the Zulu regiments charged with repelling the assault is Shaba kaNdabuko - driven by ambition to share the glory of battle, to bring honour and cattle to his family. Meanwhile, new British soldiers are shipped out to replace those lost in the military disasters, and among them is Lieutenant Jahleel Carey, likewise also hoping that adventure will bring him a change of fortune. But there are also always those on the sidelines of conflict, profiteers like renegade trader William McTeague. Three men, three women, will be brought together by one of the Zulu War's strangest episodes, and their destinies will be changed forever.

September 1938. Spain's Civil War has been raging for two years, the outcome still in the balance. But rebel General Franco is so confident of winning that he has opened up battlefield tourism along the country's north coast. Jack Telford, a left-wing reporter, finds himself with an eccentric group of touristson one of the War Route's yellow Chrysler buses. Driven by his passion for peace, Telford attempts to uncover the hidden truths beneath the conflict. But Jack must contend first with his own gullibility, the tragic death of a fellow passenger, capture by Republican guerrilleros, a final showdown at Spain's most holy shrine and the possibility that he has been badly betrayed. Betrayed and in serious danger.

Set in Liverpool in 1911, the story follows Cari Maddox as she navigates her tumultuous family life, her involvement in the suffragette movement, and the secrets she harbors. The arrival of her unstable cousin, Tom Priddy, complicates matters further. Amidst the backdrop of a brewing revolution and the struggles of African Kru seaman Amos Gartee, Cari faces mysteries, sectarian divides, and the quest for justice and revenge, all set against the dynamic changes of the River Mersey.

Set in a mythical version of Britannia, the narrative follows the Oak Seers, whose song-sayers craft words that shape the fabric of everyday life and the destinies of its people. Their lore intertwines with heroic myths and sagas, influencing whether the future will be filled with hope or overshadowed by darkness. The book explores themes of fate, mythology, and the power of storytelling in a richly imagined world.

David Ebsworth's twelfth novel: A Wrexham Victorian Mystery.