This is my contribution to the chain of posts by historical fiction authors
in which we introduce the main character of our work in progress of
soon-to-be-published novel.
1. What is the name
of your character? Is he fictional or a historic person?
Roger L’Estrange is a real
historical person who was born in 1616.
2. When and where is
the story set?
1640 to 1648 which is during the
English Civil War. The story is set in Norfolk ,
particularly in Hunstanton and in King’s Lynn .
3. What should we
know about him?
Roger L’Estrange is the third and
youngest son of Sir Hamon L’Estrange. He is an impetuous young man, a dashing
cavalier, eager to fight for the King.
4. What is the main
conflict? What messes up his life?
His royalist father seizes control
of King’s Lynn from the hands of Parliament,
which brings Oliver Cromwell and Lord Manchester and a large army to the town
to lay siege to it. Both Roger and his brother fight to defend Lynn . At the same time Roger falls in love
with a beautiful Puritan woman, which earns him the displeasure of his father.
5. What is the
personal goal of the character?
Roger wants to win the approval of
his father and his King. At the same time he is fighting to win his lady
despite the disapproval of both their families. Furthermore he wants King’s Lynn in the hands of the royalists, and he will do
anything to achieve it.
6. Is there a working
title for this novel, and can we read more about it?
It is called For The King, and
subtitled Roger L’Estrange and the siege of King’s Lynn
during the English Civil War (might change that last bit!).
7. When can we expect
the book to be published?
Well I was hoping for the spring,
but as the spring is already in full swing, I think it might be a bit later! It
is taking longer than I thought. At the latest in the autumn, but possibly in
the summer. Either way, not long!
I love it! It sounds like a great story, full of conflict.
ReplyDeleteAnd don't change the title at all (despite copying For the Skylark, lol). With the second part, it is well-done titling of the book.
Thank you for the input Debra.
ReplyDeleteThis sounds like a great read! Most of the historical fiction I tend to read is set in the 16th or 17th centuries, so this sounds right up my alley. Good luck on your publishing journey! :)
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