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 'A powerful
and superbly researched historical novel' Andrew Taylor, author of
The Last Protector 1657. The youngest daughter of Oliver Cromwell,
eighteen-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... *** Readers are swept away by The Puritan Princess:
'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 'The
Puritan Princess is a genuinely moving portrait of the tragedy of
the Cromwells at the height of their power, and Miranda Malins
handles the tumultuous drama of the last days of the Protectorate
with incredible aplomb' S G MacLean, author of the Damian Seeker
series 'A beautifully written and captivating true story of
personal love and loss enacted against the backdrop of an England
dominated by Frances' father, Oliver Cromwell. Deeply knowledgeable
about the politics and desires and ideals of the time, Malins
nevertheless inhabits her characters and brings them convincingly
to life' James Evans, author of EMIGRANTS 'The extraordinary,
revealing and moving relationship between Oliver Cromwell and his
daughter Frances is brought to vivid life in this masterly
historical novel' Paul Lay, author of Providence Lost 'Miranda
Malins is a real and fresh new talent. This is beautifully written,
exciting fiction from a writer in full command of the history'
Suzannah Lipscomb 'A fine and compelling debut novel, giving a
fresh slant on a period of British history still unfamiliar to
many. Miranda Malins creates a cast of three-dimensional
characters, vividly imagined against a deeply researched historical
background. A joy to read' Rowan Williams 'This engaging novel
brings one of the most momentous but least well known periods of
English history vividly to life.' Carolyn Kirby, author of THE
CONVICTION OF CORA BURNS 'Miranda Malins has offered us a thrilling
debut novel, packed with expert scene-setting and juicy details,
bringing to life her characters with aplomb and as a result
allowing readers to revel in 17th century England's epicentre of
power.' Prof Michael Scott, University of Warwick
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