Blood of the Covenant: A Gripping Tale of Vengeance and Redemption. In the heart of the wild Cape of Good Hope,1653, a saga of love, betrayal, and retribution unfolds in Blood of the Covenant, the electrifying third instalment of C.M. O'Neill's Cape of Storms Trilogy. Seventeen years after Danielle Van Aard's disappearance-presumed dead after a brutal assault on her wedding night-she thrives as a fierce healer in the African wilderness, guarding a shattering secret: her son, Davit, raised to believe Sebastiaan De Vries is his father. Meanwhile, Sebastiaan, hardened by a relentless quest to…mehr
Blood of the Covenant: A Gripping Tale of Vengeance and Redemption. In the heart of the wild Cape of Good Hope,1653, a saga of love, betrayal, and retribution unfolds in Blood of the Covenant, the electrifying third instalment of C.M. O'Neill's Cape of Storms Trilogy. Seventeen years after Danielle Van Aard's disappearance-presumed dead after a brutal assault on her wedding night-she thrives as a fierce healer in the African wilderness, guarding a shattering secret: her son, Davit, raised to believe Sebastiaan De Vries is his father. Meanwhile, Sebastiaan, hardened by a relentless quest to find her, returns to a corrupt Cape settlement only to clash with the ruthless Alain Du Bois, a slave trader consumed by vengeance for his slain son. As Sebastiaan's daring raids on slave ships ignite tensions, his path converges with young Davit, whose thirst for adventure unwittingly draws deadly attention. When betrayal lands Sebastiaan in the Castle's brutal Dark Hole, Du Bois unveils a chilling plan: to kill Davit as retribution, unaware of the boy's true lineage. With time running out, Sebastiaan faces an agonizing choice-reveal a truth that could save Davit but destroy Danielle, or protect the love he's fought for across decades of bloodshed. From daring sea raids to a heart-wrenching reunion, Blood of the Covenant weaves a tapestry of enduring love, searing vengeance, and unbreakable family bonds. As secrets unravel and Orion's own hidden past ignites a final reckoning, the Cape becomes a battleground for justice and redemption. Will Danielle, Sebastiaan, and Davit forge a future from the ashes of their past, or will the cost of truth tear them apart?
C.M. O'Neill is a master storyteller whose historical novels are renowned for their dramatic intensity and unyielding dedication to historical accuracy. Her books are a thrilling blend of action-packed narratives and deeply engaging characters, capturing the essence of pivotal moments in history with a vivid, cinematic flair.Born and raised in South Africa, O'Neill immigrated to New Zealand where she earned a degree in Psychology from the University of Auckland. This academic background, coupled with her fervent curiosity, has lent a unique psychological depth to her characters, making them resonate with authenticity and complexity.After fifteen years in New Zealand, she relocated to Brisbane, Australia, with her husband and children. It was in this new chapter of her life that O'Neill's passion for the untold stories of long-forgotten heroes began to take shape, leading to the creation of her debut novel. Her works are a testament to her obsession with uncovering the hidden truths of history and breathing life into the characters who shaped our world.When she's not crafting her next gripping tale, O'Neill immerses herself in a world of biographies, journals, and historical texts. Her research is as relentless as her writing, ensuring that every detail in her novels is meticulously accurate and compelling.
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