PURITAN PRINCESS

The unforgettable historical novel of family, politics and the price of love in Civil War. London, 1657. The youngest daughter of Oliver Cromwell, 18 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 a love match that must surely be found at court. But after an assassination attempt on the Cromwell family, she realises the precarious danger of her position, and when her father is officially offered the crown, her fate suddenly assumes diplomatic and dynastic importance. Trapped in the web of court intrigue, will she allow herself to become a political pawn, or use her new status to take control and further her own ambitions? Perfect for fans of Philippa Gregory. 434pp in large format softback with fairly large print and Cromwell family tree.