Charles Cordell is the author of English Civil War historical fiction series Divided Kingdom – “writes with bravura confidence” - ***The Times***. A former soldier on the ground in the Middle East, South Asia and North Africa, his writing draws on time spent in the fraying margins of civilisation, as well as a deep study of The General Crisis of the 17th Century and its parallels today. “Stirring. A great read! You can almost hear the roar of cannon and the thunder of hooves.” - **Ben Kane, *Sunday Times* bestselling author, *The Forgotten Legion* and *Lionheart*** “Heart-pounding action, heart-breaking loss as a nation tears itself apart. You can smell the sweat of fear.… Not to be missed.” - **David Gilman, award-winning author of the *Master of War* series, *The Last Horseman* and *The Englishman*** “Fast-paced and authentic. With characters that are colourful and believable. There are not enough tales like this.” - **Michael Arnold, author of the *Civil War Chronicles* and *Highwayman* series** “An exciting minute-by-minute story of the English Civil War… from the soldier’s point of view… the historical accuracy is fantastic… the storyline and writing style tremendously exciting.” ***Historical Novels Review***