Free Ebook: Rusty Blackwood's Prequel to Acclaimed Autumn Trilogy

Award-winning novelist Rusty Blackwood has announced that the ebook version of her latest novel, Before The Grandeur: The Making of a Horsemaster, will be available at no charge on July 30 and 31, 2026, at Amazon. This prequel to the thrilling Autumn Trilogy immerses readers into the equestrian world of professional racing, concealed secrets, and unfaltering love. The story follows Cyril Landon, a young Englishman born into poverty in South Wood Chester, Gloucestershire, who discovers a path to success through a laborer's job at a local farm. His determination and grit lead him to become a horsemaster, setting the stage for the events in The Perils of Autumn. Blackwood stated, "Born into extreme poverty with little hope of survival, Cyril Landon's difficult beginnings throughout England's horrific war years will better assist readers in understanding the difficult journey that precedes the grandeur awaiting them."

The novel has received praise from reviewers. Richard Prause of Readers Favorite noted, "It doesn't depend on manufactured plot twists to drive the story. Instead, it focuses on the simple, powerful moments of a man earning the trust of a stallion." Asher Syed added, "This will be a boon for readers who are already fans of the series, and a brilliant introduction to fans-in-waiting." The first book in the series, The Perils Of Autumn, was a finalist in the Fiction Romance category by International Book Awards in 2019 and received a 5-star rating from Reader's Favorite. That novel centers on Autumn Leeves, a young Kentucky woman who becomes entangled with Cyril Landon and jockey Duff Taylor, whose dark secret threatens their world. Blackwood's other works include Willow's Walk and Passions in Paris: Revelations of a Lost Diary, both of which have garnered critical acclaim.

Rusty Blackwood is a prolific Indie author of romantic fiction, short story comedies, poetry, and children's books. Her website at http://www.rusty-blackwood.com provides more information on all her works, which are available on Amazon sites worldwide. The free ebook promotion for Before The Grandeur offers a perfect opportunity for new readers to discover Blackwood's richly detailed historical fiction and for existing fans to deepen their understanding of the beloved Autumn Trilogy.