Desecration: Winchester December 1642
(2024)(A book in the Divided Kingdom series)
A Story by Charles Cordell
‘Charles Cordell, a former soldier, writes with bravura confidence.’ The TimesDESECRATION: Winchester, December 1642 - a Divided Kingdom short story
A desperate ride, a city stormed, a final stand, a forlorn hope. Civil War, cleansing fire and bitter wind sweep through Winchester’s streets, cathedral close and sacred aisles. Now brother must kill brother.
Ralph and Francis Reeve come face to face at the Storming of Winchester in December 1642.
"Stirring. A great read! You can almost hear the roar of cannon and the thunder of hooves." Ben Kane, Sunday Times bestselling author, The Forgotten Legion, Hannibal and Lionheart
"Heart-pounding action, heart-breaking loss as a nation tears itself apart. You can smell the sweat of fear. … Not to be missed." David Gilman, award-winning author of the Master of War series, The Last Horseman and The Englishman.
"Fast-paced and authentic. With characters that are colourful and believable. There are not enough tales like this." Michael Arnold, author of the Civil War Chronicles and Highwayman series
"An exciting minute-by-minute story of the English Civil War '' from the soldier’s point of view … the historical accuracy is fantastic … the storyline and writing style tremendously exciting." Historical Novels Review
Genre: Historical
DESECRATION: Winchester, December 1642 - a Divided Kingdom short story
A desperate ride, a city stormed, a final stand, a forlorn hope. Civil War, cleansing fire and bitter wind sweep through Winchester’s streets, cathedral close and sacred aisles. Now brother must kill brother.Ralph and Francis Reeve come face to face at the Storming of Winchester in December 1642.
Praise for the Divided Kingdom series:
"Stirring. A great read! You can almost hear the roar of cannon and the thunder of hooves." Ben Kane, Sunday Times bestselling author, The Forgotten Legion, Hannibal and Lionheart
"Heart-pounding action, heart-breaking loss as a nation tears itself apart. You can smell the sweat of fear. … Not to be missed." David Gilman, award-winning author of the Master of War series, The Last Horseman and The Englishman.
"Fast-paced and authentic. With characters that are colourful and believable. There are not enough tales like this." Michael Arnold, author of the Civil War Chronicles and Highwayman series
"An exciting minute-by-minute story of the English Civil War '' from the soldier’s point of view … the historical accuracy is fantastic … the storyline and writing style tremendously exciting." Historical Novels Review
Genre: Historical
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