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Malcolm Archibald

All three books in 'The Rise Of An English Lawbreaker', a series of historical fiction by Malcolm Archibald, now in one volume!

Dancing: Set in the midst of bloody smuggling wars in 1762 Kent, England, 'Dancing' is the thrilling tale of John Smith, a man with a score to settle after his father's murder. Determined to join the Free Traders of Kent and seek revenge, Smith becomes embroiled in deadly skirmishes with rival gangs and the law. But when he crosses paths with Ambrose Grant, a formidable member of the Preventative Service, their clash leads to life-changing consequences. 'Dancing' is the first installment in Malcolm Archibald's gripping 'The Rise of an English Lawbreaker' series, an exciting adventure that immerses readers in the dangerous world of daring men, bold women, and the fight for survival in a lawless land.

Riding: In the second installment of Malcolm Archibald's 'The Rise Of An English Lawbreaker' series, the smuggler-turned-highwayman John Smith, known as the Yellowhammer, faces new challenges. He must protect his inland trade while avoiding Lord Fitzwarren's hired killer and the eccentric Lady Charlotte's desire for revenge against his old companion, Bess. As Smith navigates a world of backstabbing and deceit, he must balance survival and protecting those he cares about. Will he be able to outmaneuver his enemies and ride off into the sunset with his fortune intact? This thrilling historical adventure is set in 18th century England and will keep readers on the edge of their seats until the very end.

Reigning: In 'Reigning', the final installment of Malcolm Archibald's 'The Rise Of An English Lawbreaker' trilogy, former smuggler and highwayman turned Lord Fitzwarren, John Smith, faces off against his unscrupulous rival, Charles Shapland, and his accomplice Kate Rider, who hold a grudge against him. As Smith defends his trading empire with the help of his friends Bancroft and Judd, he must also navigate the involvement of the mysterious Mr. Jay, a group of scuffle-hunters, and the Bow Street Runners amidst the backdrop of the American War of Independence.

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The Rise Of An English Lawbreaker

The Rise Of An English Lawbreaker Collection: The Complete Series

Kent, England, 1762. Bloody smuggling wars are raging on England's southern coast. It's a time of daring men and bold women, and deadly skirmishes between rival gangs and the law.

John Smith, a man both hanged and drowned, returns to his home village, swearing vengeance on the landowner who killed his father. There is no quarter asked or expected when Smith begins to carve out his place among the Free Traders of Kent.

With guile and violence, he is determined to make his mark. What he doesn't know is that the Preventative Service has sent Ambrose Grant - their most effective man - to hunt him down. Soon, the two cross paths with life-changing consequences.

A riveting adventure set in mid-18th century England, Dancing is the first book in Malcolm Archibald's The Rise Of An English Lawbreaker series.

Dancing

John Smith, ex-smuggler and highwayman, and now Lord Fitzwarren, a respectable London ship owner, has an unscrupulous rival. Charles Shapland hopes to destroy his trading empire by any means possible.

However, Smith and Bess, his wife, are prepared to defend their position. When Kate Rider, a woman with a grudge against Smith, joins Shapland, the situation becomes complicated. Add in the mysterious Mr. Jay, a group of scuffle-hunters and the Bow Street Runners, and Smith’s life once again becomes a series of adventures.

Facing his most dangerous foe yet, Smith will need to rely on his loyal friends, Bancroft and Judd. But is there more to them than meets the eye?

Set against the background of the American War of Independence, Reigning is the third book in Malcolm Archibald's 'The Rise Of An English Lawbreaker' trilogy of historical adventure novels.