The Puritan Princess
The stunning and unforgettable historical novel of family, politics and the price of love in the Civil War
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Narrated by:
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Karen Cass
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By:
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Miranda Malins
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Power, passion and a devastating fight for the crown - discover the gripping story of Oliver Cromwell's youngest daughter. Perfect for fans of Anne O'Brien, Alison Weir and Philippa Gregory
1657. The youngest daughter of Oliver Cromwell, 18-year-old Frances is finding her place at England's new centre of power.
Following the turmoil of Civil War, a fragile sense of stability has returned to the country. Her father has risen to the unprecedented position of Lord Protector of the Commonwealth, and Frances has found herself transported from her humble childhood home to the sumptuous palaces of Hampton Court and Whitehall, where she dreams of romance.
But after an assassination attempt on the Cromwell family, Frances realises the precarious danger of her position - and when her father is officially offered the crown, Frances' fate becomes a matter of diplomatic and dynastic importance.
Trapped in the web of court intrigue, Frances must make a choice. Allow herself to be a political pawn, or use her new status to take control - of her own future, and of her country's....
©2020 Miranda Malins (P)2020 Orion Publishing GroupCritic reviews
"A powerful and superbly researched historical novel." (Andrew Taylor, author of The Last Protector)
"There is much to enjoy in this evocation of a family whose lives are so upended by the convulsions of history." (Antonia Senior, The Times)
"Totally gripping... grab it now. There's a new Cromwell on the shelves!" (Minoo Dinshaw, author of Outlandish Knight)