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Fair Blows the Wind

Book 2 in the series:Chantry

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Fair Blows the Wind is a historical fiction novel by Louis L'Amour that follows the life of Captain Tatton Chantry, an Irish noble forced to flee his home after his family is murdered. The book jumps back and forth between Chantry's childhood and later life, set in the late 16th century Europe and the New World. The writing style includes a mix of historical accuracy, intriguing characters, and a focus on personal empowerment and survival through gaining knowledge and emotional connections with different cultures.

Characters:

Characters exhibit a range of traits from bravery and resourcefulness to kindness, reflecting personal struggles and historical conflicts.

Writing/Prose:

The writing style combines narrative techniques with historical language and context, providing depth to the character's experiences and the era.

Plot/Storyline:

The plot focuses on Captain Tatton Chantry's journey from being an Irish noble escaping persecution to his experiences in the New World, incorporating historical elements and personal struggles.

Setting:

The setting encompasses late 16th-century Europe and the Americas, rich with historical context surrounding cultural and political conflicts.

Pacing:

Pacing involves a mix of steady progression with some slower reflective moments that enhance character development.
My two companions are dead, and those who came to this shore with us have fled, believing me already killed. Their boat bobs upon a gray sea flecked with the white of foam and soon they shall be along...

Notes:

The story follows Captain Tatton Chantry, who is the son of an Irish noble family.
Tatton flees his home after witnessing his family's murder and the destruction of their estate.
He adopts the surname Chantry, which appears in several of L'Amour's novels.
The book alternates between Tatton's present and his childhood memories.
Set in late 16th century England and Europe, it also features events in the New World.
L'Amour incorporates archaic language and discusses the printing industry in London.
The novel explores the economics of small business in the historical context.
Much of the narrative is reflective, delving into Chantry's psyche during flashbacks.
The plot highlights the persecution of the Irish by English soldiers.
Spain is depicted as a complex nation, both admired and feared.
Historical characters and events add depth to the story.
The book presents accurate depictions of sword fighting, dueling, and ship combat.
Readers are encouraged to look beyond a slow start to appreciate the deeper narrative.
It contrasts the lives of Irish nobility with the struggles of Native Americans.
The book is not politically correct and offers an objective view of the time.
It emphasizes personal empowerment and knowledge as means to survive life's challenges.
The change in writing style may be challenging for readers used to L'Amour's other works.
Fair Blows The Wind is considered one of L'Amour's best novels by many fans.

Sensitive Topics/Content Warnings

There are themes of violence, historical conflict, and murder, which may be upsetting to some readers.

From The Publisher:

His father killed by the British and his home burned, young Tatton Chantry left Ireland to make his fortune and regain the land that was rightfully his. Schooled along the way in the use of arms, Chantry arrives in London a wiser and far more dangerous man. He invests in trading ventures, but on a voyage to the New World his party is attacked by Indians and he is marooned in the untamed wilderness of the Carolina coast. It is in this darkest time, when everything seems lost, that Chantry encounters a remarkable opportunity. . . . Suddenly all his dreams are within reach: extraordinary wealth, his family land, and the heart of a Peruvian beauty. But first he must survive Indians, pirates, and a rogue swordsman who has vowed to see him dead.

Louis L'Amour's Lost Treasures is a project created to release some of the author's more unconventional manuscripts from the family archives.

In Louis L'Amour's Lost Treasures: Volumes 1, Beau L'Amour takes the reader on a guided tour through many of the finished and unfinished short stories, novels, and treatments that his father was never able to publish during his lifetime. L'Amour's never-before-seen first novel, No Traveller Returns, faithfully completed for this program, is a voyage into danger and violence on the high seas. These exciting publications will be followed by Louis L'Amour's Lost Treasures: Volume 2 .

Additionally, many beloved classics will be rereleased with an exclusive Lost Treasures postscript featuring previously unpublished material, including outlines, plot notes, and alternate drafts. These postscripts tell the story behind the stories that millions of readers have come to know and cherish.

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