Brothers' Fury

by Giles Kristian
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Good Books rating 4.0
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  • ID: 6821
  • Added: 2025-12-05
  • Updated: 2025-12-05
  • ISBN: 9780552162418
  • Publisher: Random House
  • Published: 2014-06-20
  • Formats: 1
  • Reviews: 3

Brothers' Fury by Giles Kristian is a gripping tale set against the backdrop of the English Civil War. The novel follows the Rivers family, whose lives are irrevocably changed by the conflict. Tom Rivers, a rebel with a fiery spirit, is cast out by both his family and his commanding officer. However, his fearlessness catches the eye of spymaster Captain Crafte, who sees in Tom a valuable asset for striking at the heart of the Royalist cause. Meanwhile, Edmund Rivers, consumed by grief over his father's death, rejects the peace talks between Parliament and the King. He leads a band of ruthless marauders against the rebels. Prince Rupert, recognizing a kindred spirit in Edmund, has other daring plans for him. Bess Rivers, heartbroken by the deaths surrounding her, leaves her infant son and home to seek help in quelling her brothers' fury. The novel is a powerful exploration of family turmoil and the devastating impact of war.

Reviews
Speesh Reads · Speesh · 2016-04-30
excellent 4.00

The narrative is gripping and well-paced, with a strong focus on the family's struggles. The author's research and attention to historical detail shine through, making the story feel authentic.

Speesh found the book to be a compelling read, with a strong narrative that keeps the reader engaged throughout. They particularly appreciated the author's attention to historical detail, which adds depth and authenticity to the story. The characters are well-developed, and their struggles and triumphs are portrayed with a level of realism that makes them feel like real people. The pacing is excellent, with a good balance of action and introspection. Speesh also noted that the author's research is evident in the way the historical setting is brought to life, making the story feel immersive and believable. Overall, they found the book to be a satisfying and enjoyable read, with a strong sense of purpose and a well-crafted narrative.

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    The story is thrilling and well-paced, with a strong focus on the family's struggles.

    The author's research and attention to historical detail shine through, making the story feel authentic.

    The characters are well-developed, and their struggles and triumphs are portrayed with a level of realism.

Jaffa Reads Too · Jaffa · 2013-07-15
excellent 4.00

The story is told with greater confidence and the vision is expanded, fitting little crucial adventures within a grander context. The inclusion of sister Bess's role adds a new dimension to the narrative.

Jaffa appreciated the author's ability to tell the story with greater confidence and expand the vision of the previous book. They found the inclusion of sister Bess's role to be a refreshing addition, adding a new dimension to the narrative. The story is well-paced and fits little crucial adventures within a grander context, making it a satisfying read. Jaffa also noted that the author's writing style is engaging and keeps the reader hooked throughout. The characters are well-developed, and their journeys are portrayed with a level of depth and complexity that makes them feel real. Overall, Jaffa found the book to be a well-crafted and enjoyable read, with a strong sense of purpose and a compelling narrative.

Quick quotes

    The story is told with greater confidence and the vision is expanded, fitting little crucial adventures within a grander context.

    The inclusion of sister Bess's role adds a new dimension to the narrative.

    The author's writing style is engaging and keeps the reader hooked throughout.

For Winter Nights · For Winter Nights · 2013-05-14
excellent 4.00

The narrative is gripping and well-paced, with a strong focus on the family's struggles. The author's research and attention to historical detail shine through, making the story feel authentic.

For Winter Nights found the book to be a compelling read, with a strong narrative that keeps the reader engaged throughout. They particularly appreciated the author's attention to historical detail, which adds depth and authenticity to the story. The characters are well-developed, and their struggles and triumphs are portrayed with a level of realism that makes them feel like real people. The pacing is excellent, with a good balance of action and introspection. For Winter Nights also noted that the author's research is evident in the way the historical setting is brought to life, making the story feel immersive and believable. Overall, they found the book to be a satisfying and enjoyable read, with a strong sense of purpose and a well-crafted narrative.

Quick quotes

    The story is thrilling and well-paced, with a strong focus on the family's struggles.

    The author's research and attention to historical detail shine through, making the story feel authentic.

    The characters are well-developed, and their struggles and triumphs are portrayed with a level of realism.

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