To Catch A King by Charles Spencer

Title: To Catch A King

Author: Charles Spencer Webpage: Charles Spencer Publisher: William Collins Website: William Collins ASIN: B06XG578H3 Genre: History Length: 336 pages

Synopsis: In January 1649, King Charles I was beheaded and Britain became a republic. When his eldest son, Charles, returned in 1651 to fight for his throne, he was crushed by Cromwell’s armies at the battle of Worcester. With 3,000 of his supporters lying dead and 10,000 taken prisoner, it seemed as if his dreams of power had been dashed. Surely it was a foregone conclusion that he would now be caught and follow his father to the block? At six foot two inches tall, the prince towered over his contemporaries and with dark skin inherited from his French-Italian mother, he stood out in a crowd. The next six weeks would form the most memorable and dramatic of Charles’ life. How would he fare on the run with Cromwell’s soldiers on his tail and a vast price on his head?

A very skillful telling of the adventures of Charles II during his flight from the Commonwealth armies of Cromwell. Even though it is non-fiction the narration is gripping, intriguing and is written like an action adventure. I would recommend this book as an excellent read, even for those who do not normally read non-fiction.

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