REVIEWS -Some recent 17th century related novels
I thought that would share my opinion of some recent 17th century related novels. Will be looking at 'The Wrecking Storm' , by Michael Ward, 'The Puritan Princess' by Miranda Malins, and 'The Last Protector' by Andrew Taylor. Hopefully they will show the range of different views of the British Civil Wars that fiction authors are currently exploring. 'The Wrecking Storm' - Michael Ward Michael Ward's first novel. introducing readers to lead character Thomas Tallant -'Rags of Time'-was excellent. Superb portrayal of London on the eve of the Civil War, with incredible tensions cutting across the lives of the Tallant merchant family with their strong links to the Dutch United Provinces. facing growing unrest amongst unruly apprentices and the clandestine radical printing presses are making an impact. A couple of murders emerge in all the chaos. Having Elizabeth as Thomas Tallant's love interest, with her fascination with science and smo...