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The Immortal Knight Chronicles #7.3
Vampire Bard
The immortal knight, Richard of Ashbury, pursues the vampire Guy Fawkes in a chase that destroys William Shakespeare.
It is AD 1605, London. England's new king is at risk.
James I has taken the throne but a faction of rogue immortals means to replace him with their puppet monarch.
Only the Order of the White Dagger can stop them.
Richard of Ashbury returns in the new short story Vampire Bard.
Featuring the pursuit of Guy Fawkes and his immortal accomplices in the Gunpowder Plot, leading to a showdown with an immortal player of the King's Men in the Globe Theatre that has terrible consequences for their playwright William Shakespeare.
Please note: the Immortal Knight Chronicles Short Stories are to be read in conjunction with the main series, which starts with the novel Vampire Crusader.
Richard of Ashbury has performed countless heroic deeds down the centuries and fought in hundreds of battles that will not feature in the main novel series. But they are too good to miss. That is why some of these episodes will be told in these short stories.
So join Richard and his companions now for their next thrilling adventure, this time in Stuart England!
The events of Vampire Bard take place after Book 7 Vampire Armada of the Immortal Knight Chronicles.
It is AD 1605, London. England's new king is at risk.
James I has taken the throne but a faction of rogue immortals means to replace him with their puppet monarch.
Only the Order of the White Dagger can stop them.
Richard of Ashbury returns in the new short story Vampire Bard.
Featuring the pursuit of Guy Fawkes and his immortal accomplices in the Gunpowder Plot, leading to a showdown with an immortal player of the King's Men in the Globe Theatre that has terrible consequences for their playwright William Shakespeare.
Please note: the Immortal Knight Chronicles Short Stories are to be read in conjunction with the main series, which starts with the novel Vampire Crusader.
Richard of Ashbury has performed countless heroic deeds down the centuries and fought in hundreds of battles that will not feature in the main novel series. But they are too good to miss. That is why some of these episodes will be told in these short stories.
So join Richard and his companions now for their next thrilling adventure, this time in Stuart England!
The events of Vampire Bard take place after Book 7 Vampire Armada of the Immortal Knight Chronicles.
- GenresHistorical Fiction
70 pages, Kindle Edition
First published February 23, 2020
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About the author
Dan Davis
27 books210 followersI write action-packed sci-fi and historical fantasy. I want to immerse readers in another time and place and for my stories to be gripping adventures. You should love my complex heroes and hate the twisted bad guys.
If you like the sound of that then check out; GODS OF BRONZE (my new historical fantasy series), THE IMMORTAL KNIGHT CHRONICLES (bestselling historical fantasy) and the GALACTIC ARENA series (smart military scifi).
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If you like the sound of that then check out; GODS OF BRONZE (my new historical fantasy series), THE IMMORTAL KNIGHT CHRONICLES (bestselling historical fantasy) and the GALACTIC ARENA series (smart military scifi).
Thanks for taking an interest in my stories. Follow me here on Goodreads to keep up to date with releases.
You can get the Bronze Age fantasy novella THE WOLF GOD (it’s the GODS OF BRONZE prequel) now for FREE via my website: dandavisauthor.com
And why not come and say hello at my Facebook page: facebook.com/dandavisauthor
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April 7, 2020
Good short story
The Immortal Knight hunts more of his brother’s sired vampires and runs into William Shakespeare and his players in the Globe Theatre. A delightful short story.
The Immortal Knight hunts more of his brother’s sired vampires and runs into William Shakespeare and his players in the Globe Theatre. A delightful short story.
November 2, 2022
VAMPIRE BARD is the third book of The Immortal Knight Chronicles Short Stories collection.
The Immortal Knight Chronicles Short Stories are designed to be read in conjunction with the main series, which starts with the novel VAMPIRE CRUSADER.
The events of VAMPIRE BARD take place after Book 7 VAMPIRE ARMADA of the Immortal Knight Chronicles.
Dan Davis writes these novellas because the series' protagonist, Richard of Ashbury, has performed countless heroic deeds down the centuries and fought in hundreds of battles that will not feature in the main novel series. But they are too good to miss.
So in this short, but thrilling adventure we join Richard and his companions in Stuart England where they pursue Guy Fawkes and his immortal accomplices in the Gunpowder Plot. The unfinished business of this endeavor leads to a showdown with an immortal player of the King's Men in the Globe Theatre during a performance of HENRY VIII. This features some comical events which lead to terrible consequences for the playwright William Shakespeare.
The entire series is absolutely tremendous fun. Each story is better than the last. I love the way Richard interacts with the authentic historical personalities throughout this speculative fiction. During this episode he continues to address Shakespeare as Bill despite the playwright constantly insisting upon being called William.
And the way Richard criticizes Shakespeare's portrayal of King John and Edward III is hilarious. Of course the Bard tries to defend himself:
"Shakespeare swallowed and attempted a smile as he retreated back towards his friends. “You know, I also wrote a play about Henry V.”
I shrugged. “That one was rather good, admittedly. I must say, the speech you put into his mouth the morning of the battle was even finer than the one he actually gave, rather than the unnecessary grandiloquence of one or two minor—”
I know that the word "delightful" is not usually a good descriptor for a military, blood-and-guts vampire tale, but this is indeed a delightful short story.
The Immortal Knight Chronicles Short Stories are designed to be read in conjunction with the main series, which starts with the novel VAMPIRE CRUSADER.
The events of VAMPIRE BARD take place after Book 7 VAMPIRE ARMADA of the Immortal Knight Chronicles.
Dan Davis writes these novellas because the series' protagonist, Richard of Ashbury, has performed countless heroic deeds down the centuries and fought in hundreds of battles that will not feature in the main novel series. But they are too good to miss.
So in this short, but thrilling adventure we join Richard and his companions in Stuart England where they pursue Guy Fawkes and his immortal accomplices in the Gunpowder Plot. The unfinished business of this endeavor leads to a showdown with an immortal player of the King's Men in the Globe Theatre during a performance of HENRY VIII. This features some comical events which lead to terrible consequences for the playwright William Shakespeare.
The entire series is absolutely tremendous fun. Each story is better than the last. I love the way Richard interacts with the authentic historical personalities throughout this speculative fiction. During this episode he continues to address Shakespeare as Bill despite the playwright constantly insisting upon being called William.
And the way Richard criticizes Shakespeare's portrayal of King John and Edward III is hilarious. Of course the Bard tries to defend himself:
"Shakespeare swallowed and attempted a smile as he retreated back towards his friends. “You know, I also wrote a play about Henry V.”
I shrugged. “That one was rather good, admittedly. I must say, the speech you put into his mouth the morning of the battle was even finer than the one he actually gave, rather than the unnecessary grandiloquence of one or two minor—”
I know that the word "delightful" is not usually a good descriptor for a military, blood-and-guts vampire tale, but this is indeed a delightful short story.
March 27, 2020
HOT ON THE TRAIL.
Once again Richard of Ashbury and his men are hot on the trail of blood drinkers created by his evil brother William bringing him into contact with Guy Fawkes and William Shakespeare.
A great little read whisking us forward quickly in time ready for his next meeting with more blood drinking vampires.Yours
A good filler till the next book becomes available, so recommended if your a fan of the series.
Once again Richard of Ashbury and his men are hot on the trail of blood drinkers created by his evil brother William bringing him into contact with Guy Fawkes and William Shakespeare.
A great little read whisking us forward quickly in time ready for his next meeting with more blood drinking vampires.Yours
A good filler till the next book becomes available, so recommended if your a fan of the series.
December 18, 2020
Delightful!
As a fan of this series and a lover of all things Shakespeare this was a terrific read! On to Immortal Cavalier!
As a fan of this series and a lover of all things Shakespeare this was a terrific read! On to Immortal Cavalier!
August 2, 2022
Richard and The Globe!
What could possibly go wrong with Richard at the Globe? Another interesting story to add to the books in this series. Get the books and leave your reviews.
What could possibly go wrong with Richard at the Globe? Another interesting story to add to the books in this series. Get the books and leave your reviews.
December 14, 2023
A brief interlude with Guy Fawkes and the Bard
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