Cover a fictional account of the first three years of the English Civil War as seen through the lifes of Sir Thomas Fairfax and his wife Anne.
Enji]oyed the book but then I have always had an interest in English history and so may not be to the liking of everybody.
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the historical background is thoroughly researched, its an evocative picture of a fascinating period of British history, with a sense of place as well as of time. And an absorbing love story and easy to read. One of my favourite historical novels. ( )

This is how research in historical fiction should be presented: detailed, informative, but unobstrusive and secondary to the story. Rosemary Sutcliff is known primarily for her children's stories, but this fictional account of Sir Thomas Fairfax during the English Civil War is a thoroughly mature and serious portrait of history and of a marriage (his wife, Anne, is a courageous and selfless heroine). It also helps that a section of the book is set in my home town! ('Pity poor Bradford', indeed!) ( )