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THE BLOOD IN WINTER

by nobles. The crux of the dispute was over “Remonstrances,” a series of objections to Charles the First’s desire for absolute rule. Paramount among these were Parliament’s right to assemble and whether bishops should be allowed to sit in the House of Lords. No issue arose without provoking opposition. “Ship money,” a levy on coastal communities to fund the Royal Navy, was a classic example. The king tried to extend the levy to inland counties without parliamentary consent. This galvanized such opposition that when Charles and his army turned up at Parliament searching for five members whom Charles regarded as traitors, they had already fled downriver. They’d been tipped off by Lucy Hay, close companion to the queen and one of history’s great eavesdroppers. It is to Healey’s credit that, while giving a detailed discussion of the complex arguments, he also evokes the many colorful characters involved. Alongside a king who teeters between pomposity and timidity, a queen who sells her jewelry in exile, and the humble\u002Dborn Sir John Bankes, stuck “between a sow’s ear and the silken purse,” readers are treated to a portrait of a smoke\u002D, smog\u002D, and mud\u002Dfilled London, together with its inhabitants. Water poets and priggish Puritans may dominate, but who can forget a particular candidate for Constable of the Tower: Thomas Lunsford, who was “heavily in debt, rarely seen at church. Some said he was a cannibal.”"

Book Details

Publisher:England in
Published:1641-01-01
Pages:449
Format:paperback
Language:English
ISBN:9780593803

Reading Info

Age Range:12-18

About This Book

This gripping survival thriller plunges readers into a brutal winter landscape where a group of teenagers must confront not only the deadly cold and scarce resources but also the terrifying creatures...

Our Review

This gripping survival thriller plunges readers into a brutal winter landscape where a group of teenagers must confront not only the deadly cold and scarce resources but also the terrifying creatures that hunt in the long, dark nights. The narrative masterfully builds tension as alliances fracture and the line between human and monster blurs, creating a chilling exploration of what people will do to survive when civilization collapses. With its relentless pacing and stark, atmospheric setting, this novel delivers a visceral experience that will keep pages turning long past bedtime.

What sets this story apart is its complex character dynamics and the psychological depth given to each teen's struggle with morality in extremis. Young adult readers who crave high-stakes adventure with a dark, speculative edge will find the moral dilemmas and creature-feature horror elements utterly compelling. The book ultimately leaves a haunting impression about the nature of humanity when stripped of societal constraints, making it a thought-provoking read that lingers well after the final page.

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