Cromwells Blessing

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The price for a country. The price for a King. The price for a marriage. The dramatic story of Tom Neave continues
The second book in the Tom Neave Trilogy, Cromwells Blessing sees Tom still determined to fight for his principles democracy, freedom and honour despite the growing threat to his young family, as England finds itself in the throes of bloody civil war.

The year is now 1647. The King has surrendered to Parliament. Lord Stonehouse, to show his loyalty to Parliament, has named grandson Tom as his successor. But Lord Stonehouses son, Richard, is also Toms estranged father and a fervent Royalist. If the King reaches a settlement with Parliament Richard will inherit

Parliament itself is deeply divided with those demanding a strict Puritan regime pitted against more liberal Independents like Cromwell. King Charles, under house arrest, tries to exploit the divisions between them. When Richard arrives from France with a commission from the Queen to snatch the King from Parliamentary hands, he and Tom are set on a collision course. Caught between his love for his wife Anne and their young son, and his loyalty to the new regime, Tom must struggle to save both his family and the estate.

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Praise for Plague Child:

Tom's search for his own identity is intimately connected with the seismic events tearing England apart in the 1640s. Ransley has a talent for melding dramatic historical detail with a strong story that could well give C. J. Sansom a run for his money.' Spectator

A gripping coming-of-age storyan enthralling mystery adventure. Radio Times

There are some cracking [historical] writers out there. And Peter Ransley is certainly worthy of a place at the topa great tale that would sit well on the screen Ransley conveys not only the action, but also the self-doubt and blundering of a poorly-trained army daring to challenge its king If [the] second book] is as good as this one, then we are in for a real treat. Eastern Daily Press

Praise for Cromwells Blessing:

An intelligent and imaginative tale of a pivotal year in English history. Sunday Times

Author Bio

Peter Ransley has written extensively for television. His BBC adaptation of Sarah Waterss Fingersmith was nominated for a BAFTA for best series in 2006 and his ITV drama Falling Angel, starring Emilia Fox and Charles Dance, was screened in 2007. He is a winner of the Royal Television Societys Writers Award.