Bloodlines is the second in a trilogy by TK Roxborogh.
The
story starts in Banquo’s Son which is a sequel to Macbeth and is the story
about Fleanace the son of Banguo. In Macbeth,
Banquo is murdered and his son Fleance escapes to his father's words,
"Fly, good Fleance, fly, fly, fly!"
Banquo’s Son picks up Fleance's story, from his home in England
with adoptive parents, his falling in love with Rosie, returning to Scotland
and finding his place in the royal family and ultimately becoming Scotland's new
king.
Bloodlines continues his story. With King Duncan (Fleance's friend)
dead, Fleance is now the new King of Scotland but he is the ruler of a divided
nation. Rebels who dispute his claim to the throne are raiding villages
throughout the country, spreading uncertainty and terror. His place, however,
is tenuous and he must take on his own war in order to cement his hold. According
to the new king's advisers he must marry a woman from a royal blood line to
strengthen his position. It seems that Rachel, sister of Duncan will be the
next Queen of Scotland, although Fleance cannot forget Rosie, his first love. Bloodlines
is about the two sides of Fleance's heart and those things that seek to break
it. One side holds his adoptive father, Magnus - the leader of the rebel army.
The other holds his fiancé and future queen, Rachel who is also a healer, who
is suddenly abducted away to a life of slavery and torture. His first year as
king sees Fleance's position becomes even more dangerous and a bloody civil war
seems inevitable. He wages a battle with usurpers, sets out on a secret mission
to free his betrothed from her abductors, and learns that being a true monarch
is about loyalty, honour and duty. In a world of honour and betrayal the young
king must learn to put duty before his own desires.
As the title indicates, Bloodlines traces a trail of blood,
frustration and suspense. On the way there are battles, love, torture, faithful
servants and dubious English nobility and the story moves between tension,
pain, agony and release.
And just when you breathe a sigh of relief, a certain
mysterious meeting reminds you that there is still another instalment to
Fleance's story.
I have enjoyed this story and am now looking forward to the third
due out next year. But I just can’t stop thinking about an elderly adviser who
puts his life on the line for the young king and we never really hear of his
true fate. I also realise I relay enjoy history novels based on fat set in the
early centuries.
Hi Fiona,
ReplyDeleteThanks for following my blog, I hope you enjoy my ramblings.
I have read this book and Banquo's Son, aren't they wonderful? I'm waiting patiently for the next book. Tania writes so well doesn't she?
I really enjoy historical novels especially when they include facts and Yes I can't wait for the third book to come out next year
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