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  • A Queen's Mercenary: A Medieval Military Historical Fiction Novel Set in the 16th Century - Mercenary For Hire Book 3

    Sam Burnell

    eBook (, Aug. 8, 2018)
    JACK AND RICHARD ARE BACK! AVAILABLE ON AUDIBLE. BOOK THREE IN THE BEST SELLING MERCENARY FOR HIRE SERIES - BOOK ONE IN THE SERIES- A QUEEN'S SPY - IS 99c TODAY.The brothers are heading towards Venice where they plan to sell a stolen arms shipment to the highest bidder. How badly wrong could it go?Catherine, abandoned in London, finds herself unwillingly recruited by Cecil to spy on her mistress.William Fitzwarren, Richard’s father, refuses to succumb to his illness and vows to take his revenge on his son if it is the last thing he does.Robert Fitzwarrren, humiliated by his brother, continues to hunt for him in London. Princess Elizabeth continues to weather the political storm in England and watches quietly as Mary’s marriage to Phillip begins to fail. PAGE UP AND ORDER NOW
  • A Queen's Knight: A Medieval Military Historical Fiction Novel Set in the 16th Century - Mercenary For Hire Book 4

    Sam Burnell

    eBook (, Nov. 17, 2018)
    The Fitzwarren brothers are set on a quest to take back what belongs to them.Richard has lost everything to Andrew Kineer, even his identity. Whether he will be able to reclaim it remains to be seen. The backdrop to their own struggle is the political tension in England. Mary I, convinced God has given her the task of returning England to the true faith sends the Protestant reformers a stark and violent message. Jack finds himself in a difficult and dangerous situation. His patience and his loyalty are sorely tested. Catherine finds herself uncomfortably close to Elizabeth and is forced to accompany her to court, a court full of watchful eyes and whispers. Christopher Morley soon makes the most of this opportunity, pressing Catherine to embroil herself further in his schemes.
  • A Queen's Spy Plus The Tudor Heresy - Mercenary For Hire Series: Medieval Historical Fiction Novels - Men's Adventure Fiction

    Sam Burnell

    eBook (, March 22, 2018)
    An England torn apart by conflict. A plot for control of the throne gone wrong. An impossible goal. Includes Armchair Treasure Hunt - Crack The Code Win The PrizeA gripping new series set in Tudor England. Richard Fitzwarren is a Mercenary For Hire and he knows only too well that what's right and just is often not what pays well.Meet Richard Fitzwarren - An anti-hero with a dubious past, questionable morals but unswerving loyaltiesJack Fitzwarren, Richard’s displaced bastard brother, seeks a place at his brother’s side. Impulsive and hot headed, his attempts to gain his brother’s acceptance and approval often end badly. Finally they are brought head to head when Richard tries to foil a plot against Elizabeth I.Can Jack murder his brother to save a woman he’s never met?Will Richard accept his fate and fight? Or will he run?“It combines murder, mystery, and intrigue in a most masterful way.” Rita Kroon - Author of "Letters from the Past"As Tudor England erupts following the death of Edward VI, can one young spy protect his queen? International bestselling author Sam Burnell takes us deep into the treacherous world of powerful monarchs, intrigue, murder, and treason with this magnificent new epic, A Queen’s Spy.In 1553, England is torn apart by religious conflict. Power shifts precariously between Catholics and Protestants, royalty and commoners clash, testing friendship, loyalty, and brotherly love. Richard Fitzwarren, caught in the middle of a cruel family feud, wants nothing more than to make his own way in the world. A childhood friend of the Princess Elizabeth, he cannot forget his loyalty in her time of need. Pressured by her sister, Mary, Elizabeth’s continued existence remains precarious throughout her reign. The divide between Catholic Mary and Anne Boleyn’s Protestant daughter Elizabeth is a deep one. TREASURE HUNT - hidden within the text of A Queen's Spy is a code - find the clues, crack the code and an prize of a 16th Century Tudor ring awaits. Full details can be found on Sam Burnell facebook page.What Readers Are Saying:★★★★★Great book, a proper page turner. If you like your history then this is the book for you. Full of murder, mystery and intrigue. Can't rate it highly enough - David Ely★★★★★This is a great opportunity to escape to the past and absorb yourself in old customs and ways of years gone by. It is extremely well written and historically accurate and you can almost believe yourself to be in the time period - W. Whaley.★★★★★ This book opens with a fast pace, do or die situation which leaves you a bit all over the place as to who is the good guy who is the bad guy here kind of thing! It grabs you from page one! Jack and Richard are brother's and their relationship is quite complex, which weaves well through a story of political intrigue in Tudor times - Trevor Smyth★★★★★This was a truly enthralling tale. The book begins with minimal detail about the characters' behaviours and it allows you to decide it for yourself. As the story progresses, the characters mature and evolve seemlessly and every action/reaction is faultless in the development - ElmidenaPAGE UP - ORDER - AND DIVE IN NOW!
  • The Tudor Heresy: Mercenary For Hire: A medieval Historical Fiction Novel

    Sam Burnell

    language (, July 14, 2017)
    A short story Introduction to the Mercenary For Hire SeriesThis short pre-quel sets the stage for the full length book - A Queen's Spy. Enjoy either as a short read on its own, or as an introduction to the series.A gripping Historical Adventure set in 16th Century Tudor England. Elizabeth Tudor needs a hero. Murder, Mystery & Intrigue with a Splash of Romance.Based on actual historical events, an epic tale of a young Tudor nobleman’s courage as he tries to keep his future Queen safe in one of England’s most turbulent eras. If you enjoy Tudor Fiction by Phillipa Gregory and Alison Weir then 'A Queens Spy' is perfect for you. A fascinating insight into Tudor England and the life of Elizabeth I before she sets foot on the steps to the throne.The story unfolds in 16th Century Tudor EnglandRichard Fitzwarren is a Tudor nobleman with a dubious past who takes risks for a living.His close friendship with Princess Elizabeth leads to his banishment to France, but when he returns he remains loyal to her.At his side is Jack, his bastard sibling, and their relationship is a troubled one due to a family secret and their opposite personalities.Will he keep the future Queen safe?
  • The Tudor Heresy: The Tudor Mystery Trials

    Sam Burnell

    (CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform, March 20, 2018)
    This short pre-quel sets the stage for the full length book - A Queen's Spy. Enjoy either as a short read on its own, or as an introduction to the Mystery Trials Series.A gripping Historical Adventure set in 16th Century Tudor England. Elizabeth Tudor needs a hero. Murder, Mystery & Intrigue with a Splash of Romance.Based on actual historical events, an epic tale of a young Tudor nobleman’s courage as he tries to keep his future Queen safe in one of England’s most turbulent eras. If you enjoy Tudor Fiction by Phillipa Gregory and Alison Weir then 'A Queens Spy' is perfect for you. A fascinating insight into Tudor England and the life of Elizabeth I before she sets foot on the steps to the throne.
  • A Queen's Knight: A Medieval Historical Fiction Novel

    Sam Burnell

    Paperback (Independently published, Nov. 23, 2018)
    The Fitzwarren brothers are set on a quest to take back what belongs to them. Richard has lost everything to Andrew Kineer it seems, even his identity. Whether he will be able to reclaim it remains to be seen.Catherine finds herself uncomfortably close to Elizabeth and is forced to accompany her to court, a court full of watchful eyes and whispers. Christopher Morley soon makes the most of this opportunity, pressing Catherine to embroil herself further in his schemes. Available on Pre-Order
  • Fun on the Farm

    Sam Burnette

    Hardcover (Tate Publishing, Jan. 19, 2010)
    Beautifully illustrated, Fun on the Farm is a pleasant blend of author Sam Burnette's childhood experiences and the antics of various animal characters. Set in the Deep South, this is just one of the many adventures of a little boy nicknamed Bo'Gator, and his carefree days spent exploring his grandparents' farm and the surrounding woods with his constant companion, Papa's Basset Hound, Beauregard. Follow their good times fishing and playing games with their friend, Brer Possum, and several other forest creatures, including a thieving old raccoon named Blue. Reminiscent of country living of by gone days, this children's book is refreshingly unique in today's fast-paced world. This book is an eLIVE book, meaning each book contains a code to redeem a free audio book download from the Tate Publishing website!
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  • My Mummy is an Accountant

    Sam Burns

    (Farragon Hill, Jan. 29, 2020)
    This book makes a great gift for young children who have a Mummy that is an Accountant or works in finance. A light-hearted bedtime story describing a day in the life of Mummy who is an accountant. Starting with Mummy's interests when she was a child, where she works now and what she does each day. This book is not for accountants who take themselves too seriously! WHAT MY PARENTS DO SERIES This book is part of the "What My Parents Do" series. A collection of bedtime stories to take children on a light-hearted journey through their parent’s working day. Providing an overview of what may be involved in different jobs. The author aims to reduce gender stereotyping. Every edition has two versions: ‘My Mummy is…’ and ‘My Daddy is…’. Please bear in mind the content is similar. Typically, only the gender references are altered.
  • My Daddy is an Accountant

    Sam Burns

    (Farragon Hill, Jan. 29, 2020)
    This book makes a great gift for young children who have a Daddy that is an Accountant or works in finance.A light-hearted bedtime story describing a day in the life of Daddy who is an accountant. Starting with Daddy's interests when he was a child, where he works now and what he does each day. This book is not for accountants who take themselves too seriously!PART OF THE "WHAT MY PARENTS DO" SERIESThis book is part of the "What My Parents Do" series. A collection of bedtime stories to take children on a light-hearted journey through their parent’s working day. Providing an overview of what may be involved in different jobs.The author aims to reduce gender stereotyping. Every edition has two versions: ‘My Mummy is…’ and ‘My Daddy is…’. Please bear in mind the content is similar. Typically, only the gender references are altered.See www.samburnsbooks.com
  • My Daddy is an Accountant

    Sam Burns

    (Independently published, Jan. 30, 2020)
    This book makes a great gift for young children who have a Daddy that is an Accountant or works in finance.A light-hearted bedtime story describing a day in the life of Daddy who is an accountant. Starting with Daddy's interests when he was a child, where he works now and what he does each day. This book is not for accountants who take themselves too seriously!PART OF THE "WHAT MY PARENTS DO" SERIESThis book is part of the "What My Parents Do" series. A collection of bedtime stories to take children on a light-hearted journey through their parent’s working day. Providing an overview of what may be involved in different jobs.The author aims to reduce gender stereotyping. Every edition has two versions: ‘My Mummy is…’ and ‘My Daddy is…’. Please bear in mind the content is similar. Typically, only the gender references are altered.
  • My Mummy is an Accountant

    Sam Burns

    (Independently published, Jan. 30, 2020)
    This book makes a great gift for young children who have a Mummy that is an Accountant or works in finance. A light-hearted bedtime story describing a day in the life of Mummy who is an accountant. Starting with Mummy's interests when she was a child, where she works now and what she does each day. This book is not for accountants who take themselves too seriously! WHAT MY PARENTS DO SERIES This book is part of the "What My Parents Do" series. A collection of bedtime stories to take children on a light-hearted journey through their parent’s working day. Providing an overview of what may be involved in different jobs. The author aims to reduce gender stereotyping. Every edition has two versions: ‘My Mummy is…’ and ‘My Daddy is…’. Please bear in mind the content is similar. Typically, only the gender references are altered.