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As a boy growing up in the spacious, tranquil and verdant eastern suburbs of Melbourne, Stan's everpresent and persistent fascination with books was fed by a constant supply of tomes at Christmas and birthdays from family and close friends.

Every volume evoked a unique educational adventure, each word stirring his voracious and insatiable imagination and touching his insouciant and dauntless spirit. Stories of dashing heroism and reckless exploits were his favourites - Robin Hood, King Arthur's Camelot and of course Dumas' The Three Musketeers. Perhaps one day his dream of penning his own tale of bold quests could become a reality.

Following postgraduate studies at Monash University (Clayton) in physics and engineering, came a vocation of s As a boy growing up in the spacious, tranquil and verdant eastern suburbs of Melbourne, Stan's everpresent and persistent fascination with books was fed by a constant supply of tomes at Christmas and birthdays from family and close friends.

Every volume evoked a unique educational adventure, each word stirring his voracious and insatiable imagination and touching his insouciant and dauntless spirit. Stories of dashing heroism and reckless exploits were his favourites - Robin Hood, King Arthur's Camelot and of course Dumas' The Three Musketeers. Perhaps one day his dream of penning his own tale of bold quests could become a reality.

Following postgraduate studies at Monash University (Clayton) in physics and engineering, came a vocation of senior management in the plastics and chemicals industry, and with it frequent and often intensive international travel. This wonderful time in his working life not only fed his thirst for new places and people, but the long hours in the air afforded ample opportunity to read.

His interest deepened in the relatively little-known Thirty Years' War, a period of savage and bloodthirsty turbulence in Europe's history during the twilight years of the Renaissance - the first half of the 17th century. This was a time of romance, elegance, duelling and chivalry; the cavalier, the musketeer, the philosopher and the astrologer. The courts of Europe plotted; they bristled with intrigue and secret assignations, built palatial walled cities, gambled at cards and argued ruthlessly about religion.

This was the perfect confluence of ingredients for a novel - with a sequel in train and further plans for a third.

The author is married. His own adventures around the globe have taken him to countless cities, yet he feels most at home in Melbourne, the city of his birth. Here, he enjoys the occasional casual dinner with companionable company and a fine red. His flamboyant sense of humour keeps his sons and friends on their toes and he regards the Australian bush as Victoria's jewel in the crown. ...more

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If you could travel to any fictional book world, where would you go and what would you do there?

Stanley Goldyn So many wonderful and interesting options. However, restricted to only one selection, I would choose Dumas' 17th Century France, 1625, to meet the Fre…moreSo many wonderful and interesting options. However, restricted to only one selection, I would choose Dumas' 17th Century France, 1625, to meet the French king's guard, the musketeers.

There, I would do what young men do. I would love, duel, gamble, travel and enjoy the pleasures, camaraderie and life of a forgotten romantic time.
I would journey east to the German states and the Kingdom of Bohemia, to share in and experience the rigours of the Thirty Years' War.

And in old age, I would reside on acreage as a country squire, and grow old with a beautiful wife, our children, a vineyard and apple orchard. Interspersed amidst wine and mead, writing would occupy my time, together with reunions with reminiscing old friends, as we remember our halcyon days of youth, optimism and young vitality.
No emails, computers or telephones - one would mount a horse to get a message through.

Oh......and watch the golden, scarlet slashes of sunset as the evenings slip into twilight, the most seductive time of day.(less)

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Are you planning to write a sequel to The Cavalier's Commission?

Stanley Goldyn Hello Jessica,
I note that you're in HK. Stay safe over there and may the turmoil subside quickly.
Anyway, good question - thank you.
I have been diligen…moreHello Jessica,
I note that you're in HK. Stay safe over there and may the turmoil subside quickly.
Anyway, good question - thank you.
I have been diligently working on a sequel to The Cavalier's Commission.
Many of the characters will continue to appear as it's 1619, and The Thirty Year's War marches on.
It will essentially be a love story, yet the plot allows for plenty of action and adventure, which will ensure that military-minded readers remain satisfied.
Significant research has aided in setting the plot, so like its predecessors, book three will be a view into history swathed in a novel.
Now the fun begins - the writing. Look out for it.(less)

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The HISTORICAL FICTION SOCIETY (UK) reviews THE CAVALIER CLUB. .

The Cavalier Club
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"Europe’s bloody Thirty Years’ War forms the backdrop for Stanley Goldyn’s intelligent and marvelously entertaining adventure story The Cavalier Club.

In 1618, Lieutenant Jack Channing has witnessed an attempt to assassinate the Polish King Sigismund, which appears to be only one incident in a concerted attack on the Catholic rulers of Europe. Channing is given the Read more of this blog post »

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