Book Two Now Available
A Historical Fiction Trilogy by William Delaney
The Vicomte Trilogy
Amidst the fires of revolution, one young nobleman rises — hunted, unyielding, sworn to justice.
Book Two
The exciting continuation of Guillaume Delane's quest to overcome unfavorable odds and find his brother, Leclaire.
Guillaume goes to Ireland in search of Leclaire, facing new trials, local customs, superstitions, and unexpected changes. Themes of good versus evil emerge as Guillaume questions whether his motivations are driven by emotion or duty — and whether he can genuinely care for others beyond mere assistance. An intriguing saga of brotherhood and friendship as it overcomes evil.
Book One
Amidst the turmoil of the French Revolution, Guillaume Delane — a young French Vicomte and son of a war hero and Marquis — embarks on a relentless quest to avenge the death of his father after his family becomes a target of Jacobin extremists.
Surviving an assassination attempt with an unlikely band of allies, Guillaume and his Quadrumvirate navigate a treacherous landscape of political intrigue, secret societies, and deadly assassins. As they uncover Robespierre's sinister plot to reshape France, they race against time to outwit a seasoned killer.
The riveting first volume of a trilogy that breathes new life into an era of unforgettable figures and world-changing events — a nation in turmoil, and one young Vicomte's epic quest for justice.
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Reader Praise
What readers are saying about VICOMTE: The League of the Quadrumvirate.
"I really enjoyed reading this book. Was looking for more historical fiction from the 18th century. Not knowing what to expect from Vicomte, I thought I would give it a try. I was pleasantly surprised. Really enjoyed the plot and getting to know the characters. Looking forward to the next book!"Mark Schimmoler · Aug 3, 2024 Verified
"Loved it!! New to historical fiction genre and this book blew my mind! It has everything in a great book — story line, character development, historical accuracy, and a little suspense to keep me on my toes! Can't wait to read the next from Delaney!!"Christina F · Aug 9, 2024 Verified
"This was an incredibly enjoyable book to read. It had an excellent balance between action and historical context. Would highly recommend."RonK · Aug 3, 2024 Verified
The Guillaume Experience
Embark on a global adventure with The League of the Quadrumvirate. Discover the compelling story of Guillaume Delane as he pursues justice and vindication — then use your copy of the book and a smartphone to unlock additional content.
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About
A retired chemical engineer and former plant operations leader whose career provided numerous opportunities both nationally and internationally. Since retirement he's transitioned into painting acrylic on canvas and writing historical fiction.
Bill grew up on a central Wisconsin hobby farm, where he developed a vivid imagination and spent his spare hours reading history books. His imagination and passion for history have served him well as he now crafts action-filled historical fiction novels inspired by real-life events, infusing his stories with the same attention to detail and problem-solving mindset that served him well in his career.
When not writing, he cherishes time spent with his wife Patti, three children, and their eight grandchildren.
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