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  • By: Richard Woodman
  • Narrated by: Peter Noble
  • Length: 8 hrs and 54 mins
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1659. Lord General George Monck has set up camp on the Scottish border with his loyal army. He has plans to retire, to spend the rest of his years on his estates with his wife, Anne, and son, Kit. But the changing political climate forces him to march his army south to the capital.

In the Rump of the Long Parliament, the case is being made for an end to the Commonwealth and for the Restoration of the Monarchy. When the Monarchy is restored, there is never a quiet moment for Monck. From commanding the English naval forces to leading the team trying to contain the Great Plague, Monck becomes Charles II's right hand man.

©2015 Richard Woodman (P)2017 Soundings
Historical 17th Century
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Brilliant

Wonderfully researched, written and narrated. This narration brings an overlooked English hero brilliantly to life.

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a part of uk history seldom written about.

a big playet in the civil war and responsible for the restoration of the monarchy

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Fantasticly written, great use language

This has changed my opinion of this historical figure. also humanised and explained actions of a forgotten British giant.

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