Lord of the Sea Castle
- 400 pages
- 14 hours of reading
This sequel to Swordland is the second volume in the thrilling Invader series by Ruadh Butler. A view of medieval Ireland and Wales.
Edward Ruadh Butler Books
Edward Ruadh Butler crafts historical adventure novels that transport readers to tumultuous periods of the past. Inspired by literary heroes, his works feature compelling narratives centered on warriors and their expeditions. Butler focuses on exploring pivotal historical events and their impact on individual lives. His writing is characterized by rich historical detail and dynamic storytelling, offering an immersive experience.
Swordland
- 478 pages
- 17 hours of reading
A tale of war, death, lust, and scheming, set in the starkly beautiful landscapes of medieval Ireland and Wales. Robert FitzStephen is a warrior down on his luck. Arrogant, cold, but a brilliant soldier, FitzStephen commands a castle - yet although his mother was a princess his father was a lowly steward. When a Welsh rebellion brings defeat and a crippling siege, his highborn comrades scorn him, betraying him to the enemy. A hostage of his cousin, Prince Rhys, FitzStephen is disgraced, seemingly doomed to a life of obscurity and shame. Then King Diarmait arrives ... Diarmait is the ambitious overlord of an Irish kingdom. Forced to flee by the High King of Ireland, he seeks to reclaim his lands by any means possible - and that includes inviting the Normans in. With nothing left to lose - and perhaps a great deal to gain - FitzStephen agrees to lead the Irishman's armies, and to drive Diarmait's enemies from his kingdom. His price? Acceptance, perhaps ... or perhaps a kingdom of his own? Butler's debut novel, Swordland is a powerful, impeccably researched story of medieval Celtic life, of the loves, losses, and hatreds of some of the most important figures in Irish and British history.
Exiled from court, distrusted and indebted, Richard de Clare is a man whose past is greater than his prospects and whose once-great name overshadows his deeds. The third historical fiction novel written by Ruadh Butler.