Tuesday 6 December 2016

New Release ~ The Du Lac Devil (Book 2 of The Du Lac Chronicles)


I am so excited to announce the release of the 2nd Book in
 The Du Lac Chronicles series…

The Du Lac Devil


War is coming to Saxon Briton.

As one kingdom after another falls to the savage might of the High King, Cerdic of Wessex, only one family dares to stand up to him — The Du Lacs.

Budic and Alden Du Lac are barely speaking to each other, and Merton is a mercenary, fighting for the highest bidder. If Wessex hears of the brothers’ discord, then all is lost.

Fate brings Merton du Lac back to the ancestral lands of his forefathers, and he finds his country on the brink of civil war. But there is worse to come, for his father’s old enemy has infiltrated the court of Benwick. Now, more than ever, the Du Lac must come together to save the kingdom and themselves.

Can old rivalries and resentments be overcome in time to stop a war?


Come and celebrate the release of The Du Lac Devil with me on Facebook ~
 11th December 2016


Purchase Links
(Paperback will be available shortly)



Monday 5 December 2016

I am so excited - The Du Lac Devil has received a 5 STAR book review from Readers' Favorite

I am so excited to receive a 5* review from Reader's Favorite 
— I just had to share it with you!!




Reviewed By Christian Sia for Readers' Favorite  -- 5 stars

The Du Lac Devil is the second book in The Du Lac Chronicles by Mary Yarde, a story with a compelling historical setting and a drama that will surprise fans of fantasy. Saxon Britain is on the brink of war. Kingdoms fall under the might of the Wessex King, Cerdic. Only the Du Lac family can stand up to him, but the family suffers from internal discord which can play to their great disadvantage. Merton is a great warrior whose interests are very unpredictable. Will he join the ranks of the Du Lacs and stand against the invading king or will he follow his personal interests? This is a series that features a family saga, political intrigue, and war.

Mary Yarde has woven a compelling story with a beautiful setting, a story that features an equally compelling conflict. The reader is introduced to the key characters in the very opening pages of the story and the conflict comes across as a great hook. The Du Lac Devil combines great writing with storytelling skills to keep the reader's eyes riveted on the pages. The writing is clear and beautiful and the descriptions are vivid, painting a picture that readers can easily visualize as they read. The dialogues flow naturally and they help to deepen characterization and to enhance the plot. I also enjoyed the narrative voice which came through as strong, clear, and confident.Yarde creates characters that are real and memorable and a story that readers will love to share.


Check out the review on Readers' Favorite.

Pre-Order The Du Lac Devil on Amazon 



Upcoming blog tour for The Du Lac Chronicles

I am very excited to announce that The Du Lac Chronicles is going on a virtual blog tour with The Coffee Pot Book Club.  Click HERE to find...