{"product_id":"garland-of-straw","title":"Garland of Straw","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBook info:\u003c\/strong\u003e Garland of Straw (Paperback, 616 pages – CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform, 2015) – CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform, 2015. Language: Eng.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eCondition: Like New\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eB.R.A.G. Medallion Honoree!The marriage of a well-bred Royalist lady and an illegitimate Roundhead Colonel is less a match made in heaven than a union doomed to hell. Unfortunately, Venetia Clifford and Gabriel Brandon have little choice in the matter - deeply though they both resent it. Their tempestuous relationship is reflected in the stormy events buffeting the nation as England slides into a second Civil War. Gabriel continues to serve in the New Model Army while, behind his back, Venetia engages in clandestine activities on behalf of the King; and their lives are further complicated when Gabriel's legitimate half-brother - to whom Venetia was formerly betrothed - returns from exile. While the Army and Parliament argue over the fate of the King, Gabriel realises that he has a dangerous anonymous enemy and Venetia finally begins to look past the Army uniform to the man who wears it. As events gather pace, bringing the King to trial, the tangled web of danger and deceit surrounding both Gabriel and Venetia slowly tightens its grip.Set against the compelling times which led to the execution of Charles 1, Garland of Straw is the story of a seemingly impossible love and also provides further chapters in the lives of characters previously encountered in The Black Madonna.“For anyone who is interested in the English Civil War, this is a must read as an historical novel. It has all the ingredients. So, a fictional love story tied in with the real events leading up to Charles 1's execution. The historical detail is superb. I've been looking for something like this for a long time.”“This is a well-researched and well-written historical fiction by an author whose treatment of the subject makes this complex background easier for the reader new to this era of our history to understand. Overlaying this you have two skilfully depicted protagonists who are believable and captivating and a series of subplots with characters you really care about.\"\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Stella Riley","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53096027717856,"sku":"9781508600992","price":122.38,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0813\/5681\/6608\/files\/61bka9fwwML._SY522.jpg?v=1781665770","url":"https:\/\/medicalbook.online\/products\/garland-of-straw","provider":"medicalbook.online","version":"1.0","type":"link"}