Rusty Blackwood Releases Prequel ‘Before The Grandeur: The Making Of A Horsemaster’

Award-winning novelist Rusty Blackwood has announced the release of her latest novel, Before The Grandeur: The Making Of A Horsemaster, a prequel to her acclaimed Autumn series. The book, now available on Amazon, explores the formative years of Cyril Landon, the horsemaster whose legacy shapes the events of the original trilogy.

The story follows Landon from his birth into poverty in the village of South Wood Chester, Gloucestershire, England, through his difficult upbringing and his eventual rise to become a celebrated equestrian master. Blackwood noted that the prequel provides a detailed account of a character who is central to the success of the Autumn series. In a statement, she said, ‘It gives me great pleasure to bring you, Before the Grandeur: The Making of a Horsemaster. This trip down memory lane was a journey thoroughly enjoyed on my behalf, as it opened a well-defined observation into Cyril Landon’s early life, from birth, through a difficult, poverty-stricken existence, to the acclaimed, celebrated Horsemaster you meet in The Perils of Autumn.’

The novel has already garnered praise from professional reviewers. Richard Prause of Readers Favorite commented, ‘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. It’s a perceptive exploration of ambition and loyalty, indeed. If you appreciate character-driven historical fiction, this novel is well worth your time.’ Another reviewer, Asher Syed, stated, ‘Overall, this will be a boon for readers who are already fans of the series, and a brilliant introduction to fans-in-waiting.’

The original Autumn series, beginning with The Perils of Autumn, earned Blackwood recognition as a finalist in the Fiction Romance category at the 2019 International Book Awards and the American Book Fest’s awards program. That novel, set primarily in the early 1970s, centers on Autumn Leeves, a young Kentucky woman born in 1946 to an unwed mother. After graduating nursing school, Autumn is sent to care for the terminally ill wife of Cyril Landon, owner of Landon Lawns Stables. The story follows her romance with Landon amid challenges from those who oppose their relationship, culminating in a perilous birth and personal loss.

Blackwood’s previous works include the five-star-rated romantic fiction novel Willow’s Walk, set in Ottawa, Canada, and Passions in Paris: Revelations of a Lost Diary, which has been compared to Erich Segal’s Love Story and Nicholas Sparks’ The Notebook. Both novels received strong reviews from professional critics. Blackwood, a prolific indie author, crosses genres with ease, writing romantic fiction, short story comedies, poetry, and children’s books. More information about her work is available on her website.

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