As well as being featured on BBC Radio Cambridge & BBC Radio Lincolnshire the book is getting reviews on Amazon as well.  My thanks to all!

4.0 out of 5 stars Well worth a read!, 2 April 2009 By D. Lovelock “munkyonline” (Suffolk, UK) - See all my reviews

The brutal depictions of the 1600’s are really brought to life in this gruesome tale of Michael Fane. The book continues, using a more adult depiction of the times, from where ‘The Black Box’ left off. The combination of factual and fictional information makes the story believable and creates some powerful mental imagery.

Uncover the truth behind Michael’s misfortune in this very entertaining read. Hopefully there will be a lot more to come from this author - David Castle. Hope you enjoy it as much as I did!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Michael Fane Rides Again In A Great Book, December 10, 2008 By Kevin Riley “Book Lover” (Osaka, Japan)

This review is from: The Adventures of Michael Fane (Paperback)
I was fortunate enough to read an advance draft of this book. It is
set in 1685 at the time of the Monmouth Rebellion, the story is
centered on a young officer serving under Lord Feversham and Percy
Kirke, his name is Michael Fane. Michael’s father Gilbert was
entrusted with the famed ‘Black Box’ by King Charles II - in that box
were the forged papers of marriage between King Charles and his lover
Lucy Walters which declared that James Scott (The Duke of Monmouth)
was the legitimate heir to the throne. King James knew of the box and
ordered Feversham to find it. Feversham uses a spy named Tubal Ammon
who entraps the young Michael and learns the location of the box.
After Sedgemoor, Feversham and Kirke name Michael as a coward and a
traitor and send him to Taunton Castle the home of ‘The Bloody Assize’
for a hearing before the ‘Hanging Judge’ George Jeffreys. Michael is
charged with Murder and High Treason, he is allowed no Counsel and is
chained to Doctor Peter Blood for seven weeks.

Feversham gets word to Jeffreys to make Michael’s execution the most
violent and protracted death imaginable. From there begins a whole
chapter of adventures with Sea Battles, land battles - it just goes
on. Cannot recommend this enough, a great ‘adults only’ adventure.

5.0 out of 5 stars Captivating, truly captivating, February 5, 2009 By Warren Penner (Manitoba, CAN) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Adventures of Michael Fane (Paperback)
David Castle provides a thorough and historically accurate tale of murder, deceit, honour, loyalty, treachery and corruption during the reign of King James II.

Resplendent with graphic violence, the story depicts gruesome battle scenes, extreme torture and horrific executions.

A high degree of historical research is evident as Michael Fane walks us through the bloodbath known as the Monmouth Rebellion, the Battle of Sedgemoor and the resulting trials in the courts of Chief Justice George Jeffreys which shocked the nation and became known as the “Bloody Assizes”

Absolutely captivating. A wonderful read for those who enjoy historical fiction.

5.0 out of 5 stars From Google News, January 17, 2009

This review is from: The Adventures of Michael Fane (Paperback)
This review came from Google News
This impressive piece recounts The Monmouth Rebellion, and the part played by Judge George Jeffreys in this historic period. Historical references abound within the pages of this retelling of a monumental period in history.

The cornerstone of this piece is the sentencing of Michael Fane, by Judge George Jeffreys . The method of execution having been predetermined by conversations and orders from King James, proves to be the catalyst, in this engaging story of true friendship and of battling the odds.

The adventures of Michael Fane written by David Castle is an impressive literary piece about The Monmouth Rebellion . With central characters such as the “hanging judge” George Jeffreys and captain Peter Blood, the book, recounts details of this turbulent period, the essence of which is encapsulated by the story of Michael Fane

David castle has managed to capture the essence of the uprising and with incredible detail and dexterity and has encompassed the barbarism and ruthlessness of this historic moment in time. His book “The adventures of Michael Fane” is a detailed, expressive piece of literature.

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