The Fallen Angels

A Novel

By: Bernard Cornwell, Susannah Kells

Narrated by: Fiona Paul

“If you love historical drama…then look no further.” —Boston Globe

The magnificent sequel to A Crowning Mercy, Fallen Angels reunites New York Times bestseller Bernard Cornwell—whom the Washington Post calls, “perhaps the greatest writer of historical adventure novels today”—with co-author Susannah Kells for a breathtaking story brimming with excitement, intrigue, danger, and passion. A tale that ranges from the splendor of a grand English estate to the streets of revolutionary Paris during France’s Reign of Terror, Fallen Angels is a novel that will equally delight followers of Cornwell’s Richard Sharpe, Nathaniel Starbuck, and other bestselling series as well as readers who love the sweeping historical dramas of Diana Gabaldon and Sharon Kay Penman.

a historical thriller romance

I loved this novel that was originally written by Susanne Kells. This is not like the typical novels by her husband Bernard Cornwell. Though there are some violent scenes, it's free of the battle obsession that Cornwell can get into. It's a very dramatic woman's story but told in an omniscient point of view with lots of mystery, twists and turns, and with a satisfying ending.

Amazing and beautiful

Romance, adventure, complexity - the authors transition from joy to terror to hope and victory in a wonderful story.

Intrigue among the characters

The story line is excellent. Only downside is that a follow up story has not been published.

Nice departure from his usual style

I liked the overall feel of the story and the perspective from the female protagonist. Great love story!

Predictable, boring sequel

It was just a pretty weak romance story, a poor followup to the predecessor. Every twist/turn was entirely predictable, and the plot was just an insipid vehicle to carry the unsurprising love story.