Free Ebook: Rusty Blackwood's 'Before The Grandeur' Sept 10-11

Acclaimed novelist Rusty Blackwood is offering the ebook version of her latest novel, Before The Grandeur: The Making of a Horsemaster, free on September 10 and 11, 2026, exclusively at Amazon. This prequel to the thrilling Autumn Trilogy delves into the origins of Cyril Landon, a young Englishman from the poverty-stricken village of South Wood Chester, Gloucestershire, whose determination and grit lead him from a labourer's job to becoming a renowned horsemaster. The novel explores ambition, loyalty, and the powerful bond between a man and a stallion, setting the stage for the grandeur that awaits in the trilogy.

Blackwood's Autumn Trilogy has garnered significant acclaim, with the first book, The Perils of Autumn, being a finalist in the 2019 International Book Awards and the American Book Fest's awards program, as well as receiving a 5-star rating from Reader's Favorite. Reviewers have praised Before The Grandeur for its character-driven historical fiction, with Richard Prause of Readers Favorite noting, "It doesn't depend on manufactured plot twists... It's a perceptive exploration of ambition and loyalty." Asher Syed added that it's "a brilliant introduction to fans-in-waiting." Blackwood expressed her pleasure in offering the ebook for free, stating, "Cyril Landon's difficult beginnings... will better assist readers in understanding the difficult journey that precedes the grandeur awaiting them in The Perils of Autumn."

The trilogy continues with The Perils of Autumn, set in the early 1970s, which follows Autumn Leeves, a young Kentucky woman who becomes entangled with Cyril Landon and his racing stable, Landon Lawns. Their romance faces peril and secrets, including a dark secret harbored by jockey Duff Taylor. Blackwood's other works, such as Willow's Walk and Passions in Paris, have also received critical praise. For more information, visit her website at http://www.rusty-blackwood.com.