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Nothing New on the Land
Poor, mad, puzzled Farmer George is in his final decline and an Age is dying with him. He is to be succeeded by his perverse, erratic, deluded elder son, who believes still in the Divine Right of Kings, not appreciating that any respectable god would turn his face away from him.
The country is in turmoil, everything changing since the long wars ended. Only the Land seems still to be the same.
Major Nathaniel Perry, Lord Palfrey, believes even the fields of old Dorset must succumb to modernity. His tenantry seems to disagree. The scene is set for a long, slow dispute.
The country is in turmoil, everything changing since the long wars ended. Only the Land seems still to be the same.
Major Nathaniel Perry, Lord Palfrey, believes even the fields of old Dorset must succumb to modernity. His tenantry seems to disagree. The scene is set for a long, slow dispute.
277 pages, Kindle Edition
Published April 23, 2025
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April 29, 2025
A Disappointed Fan
I am a long time fan of Andrew Wareham’s books, and I have read, and greatly enjoyed, every single book he has authored. That is until I struggled through reading the “Nothing New on the Land” series. This series of books is different from his previous books, and not in a good way. So different in fact that I’m not sure that he wrote them. The story outline might be his, but I suspect a ghost writer for the rest. And not just a ghost writer, but a female writer at that. Our main protagonist Nathaniel is presented as a long serving British army veteran, promoted from the lowest enlisted ranks to the elevated rank of Major, all as a result of his martial actions in numerous combat actions. He then inherits a fortune and somehow transforms into a passive, almost feminine character. This is NOT an Andrew Wareham character. Further, where’s the story? These are three books are made up of 95% dialogue and 5% story. And the story is bad! I’ve read all three in the series and I don’t care what happens. Needless to say I’ll not be reading book 4 if it’s published. Andrew Wareham was my favorite author. Have I lost you Mr. Wareham? A disappointed fan.
I am a long time fan of Andrew Wareham’s books, and I have read, and greatly enjoyed, every single book he has authored. That is until I struggled through reading the “Nothing New on the Land” series. This series of books is different from his previous books, and not in a good way. So different in fact that I’m not sure that he wrote them. The story outline might be his, but I suspect a ghost writer for the rest. And not just a ghost writer, but a female writer at that. Our main protagonist Nathaniel is presented as a long serving British army veteran, promoted from the lowest enlisted ranks to the elevated rank of Major, all as a result of his martial actions in numerous combat actions. He then inherits a fortune and somehow transforms into a passive, almost feminine character. This is NOT an Andrew Wareham character. Further, where’s the story? These are three books are made up of 95% dialogue and 5% story. And the story is bad! I’ve read all three in the series and I don’t care what happens. Needless to say I’ll not be reading book 4 if it’s published. Andrew Wareham was my favorite author. Have I lost you Mr. Wareham? A disappointed fan.
April 29, 2025
A tragedy mars a good life
Palfrey suffers a great personal loss to his heart. He knuckles down to improving his estate, spending daily time with his son, & making sure his daughter is well looked after.
Changes in society & government are happening. Palfrey involves himself in politics, but prefers to stand on the sidelines, providing encouragement or backing where needed.
After time, Palfrey re-enters society, knowing it is in his best interest to remarry, both for his own happiness, & for his children’s wellbeing.
Palfrey enjoys finding new ventures or improving his estate, finding making his wealth grow, or providing better livelihoods to his workers, richly satisfying.
Palfrey suffers a great personal loss to his heart. He knuckles down to improving his estate, spending daily time with his son, & making sure his daughter is well looked after.
Changes in society & government are happening. Palfrey involves himself in politics, but prefers to stand on the sidelines, providing encouragement or backing where needed.
After time, Palfrey re-enters society, knowing it is in his best interest to remarry, both for his own happiness, & for his children’s wellbeing.
Palfrey enjoys finding new ventures or improving his estate, finding making his wealth grow, or providing better livelihoods to his workers, richly satisfying.
April 30, 2025
Another Historic Gift
Once again, a wonderfully described vision of the thoughts, actions, and reactions of the time. There are elements that are uncomfortable; our modern sensibilities and insights naturally hold an unflattering light to some of the views of the time. The characters are varied, plausible, and likable, and the plot is not railroading them to any obvious end - save dealing with a changing world.
Strong recommend to anyone interested in the time period and industrialization, as well as just generally to fans of fiction from the period.
Once again, a wonderfully described vision of the thoughts, actions, and reactions of the time. There are elements that are uncomfortable; our modern sensibilities and insights naturally hold an unflattering light to some of the views of the time. The characters are varied, plausible, and likable, and the plot is not railroading them to any obvious end - save dealing with a changing world.
Strong recommend to anyone interested in the time period and industrialization, as well as just generally to fans of fiction from the period.
April 30, 2025
Progress
A thoroughly enjoyable look at Britain as the country becomes a world leader. Lord Palfrey is a true gentleman and unlike so many of his colleagues. A great blending of the old and the new. Nicely blended history and fiction which makes a good story. Eagerly awaiting the next volume in this series.
A thoroughly enjoyable look at Britain as the country becomes a world leader. Lord Palfrey is a true gentleman and unlike so many of his colleagues. A great blending of the old and the new. Nicely blended history and fiction which makes a good story. Eagerly awaiting the next volume in this series.
June 8, 2025
Great read, surprisingly
This isn't my normal read, leaning more to martial, as a retired NCO, and a historian, by education. I enjoyed it greatly, much to my surprise.
This isn't my normal read, leaning more to martial, as a retired NCO, and a historian, by education. I enjoyed it greatly, much to my surprise.
October 24, 2025
Life moves on.
Another enjoyable read. Birth death and marriage along with take care off the estate ensuring the land and workers are look after. A second wife after the tragic loss of his wife after child birth.
Another enjoyable read. Birth death and marriage along with take care off the estate ensuring the land and workers are look after. A second wife after the tragic loss of his wife after child birth.
September 24, 2025
This series continues quite well.
Lord Palfrey suffers a serious setback with the death of his wife following the birth of their second child, a daughter. He devotes himself to raising the children well and increasing his financial domain. Both, quite successfully.
Lord Palfrey suffers a serious setback with the death of his wife following the birth of their second child, a daughter. He devotes himself to raising the children well and increasing his financial domain. Both, quite successfully.
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