Interview with Michael Ward , on his debut novel 'Rags of Time '
This Autumn read a debut novel by Michael Ward 'Rags of Time' . Was most impressed - and I attempted a review on 'Goodreads' . Besides, a novel which takes its title from a line in a John Donne poem ( 'The Sun Rising' ) deserves a post here: " An astonishing murder mystery novel set in 17th century London. Can not fault it at all. The author displays great knowledge of the working of the merchant companies, and how trade was conducted. Opens with a murder , and Thomas Tallant a youth a City magistrate are trying to frame for the offence, emerges as the main character. The backdrop of King Charles recalling parliament, religious and political tensions, subversive literature being circulated, a war with Scotland which the Crown is losing. One of the leading female characters is exploring the new scientific discoveries. Was impressed how the author portrays the life of a family and their associates in a society which is fracturing around them. Enjoyed the d...