Charles Cordell is the author of English Civil War historical fiction series Divided Kingdom, including the novel God’s Vindictive Wrath. This is the website for his books, English Civil War historical notes, news and events, the Divided Kingdom Readers’ Club and more.
The Keys of Hell and Death
From the brutal Battle of Lansdown Hill to the Storming of Bristol in 1643 – Divided Kingdom book #2 takes some of the characters from God’s Vindictive Wrath to the edge of Hell and drags others into the Civil War that racks Britain. All must face the brutal reality of war.
‘Heart-pounding action, heartbreaking loss as a nation tears itself apart. The ground shudders from cavalry attack and cannon fire. 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
‘Charles Cordell, a former soldier, writes with bravura confidence.’
Antonia Senior, The Times
God’s Vindictive Wrath
From the carnage of Edgehill to the barricades at Brentford – ordinary men and women have answered a call to save England. Now, only an English mile separates them on the battlefield.
Free eBook Short Story
Desecration is a FREE ebook short story. It is exclusive to members of the Divided Kingdom Readers’ Club. Click too download this ebook and join the Clubmen now.
Historical Notes & Maps
Read historical notes and maps to accompany God’s Vindictive Wrath and Desecration. These cover: the Little Ice Age and The General Crisis of the 17th Century; the English Revolution and causes of war in 1642; Early Modern warfare; the battles of Edgehill, Aylesbury, Brentford and Turnham Green; the Storming of Winchester; and more.
Talks & Walks
Let Charles Cordell support you and your projects. Available for talks and battlefield walks. If you would like the author to join you, click for more.
News & Events
- The 17th Century Almanac for April
17th Century Almanac for April The 17th Century almanac for… Read more: The 17th Century Almanac for April - Divided Kingdom Book #2 – The Keys of Hell and DeathThe Keys of Hell and Death – book 2 – is in editing with the publisher.
- The 17th Century Almanac for March17th Century Almanac for March The 17th Century almanac for… Read more: The 17th Century Almanac for March
Readers’ Club
Join the Divided Kingdom Readers’ Club for FREE access to exclusive short stories, opportunities to meet the author and more. Click for more.
Charles Cordell – the Author
I am a writer with experience as a soldier and diplomat on the ground in the Middle East, South Asia, North Africa, the Sahel and West Africa. I have seen humanity at its best, its worst and its most desperate. My writing draws on my time spent in the fraying margins of civilisation, as well as a long study of the Great Crisis of the 17th century.
If you want to know a little more, please do visit the About Page which includes more about the author, this website, partners in publishing and the Service Charities I support. If that does not give you enough, please do join the Readers’ Club for more, exclusive content, or simply follow Charles Cordell Author and/or #DividedKingdomBooks on social media at:
Divided Kingdom – the Books
God’s Vindictive Wrath has been endorsed by Ben Kane (Sunday Times bestselling author), Michael Arnold (author of the Civil War Chronicles), a senior British Army general and Professor Ronald Hutton. It has been reviewed in The Times and its writing described as ‘excellent’, ‘strong and vivid’, ‘impressively rendered’, with descriptive prose of ‘exceptional quality’. Please do check out the reviews. Historical Notes to accompany the text can be found at English Civil War Notes and Maps.
The Keys of Hell and Death – book #2 in the Divided Kingdom series – is complete and in editing with the publisher. It should be published on 4 June 2024. I am now writing book #3. Do check out the Books page for more details.
In the meantime, you might enjoy Desecration, set around the Storming of Winchester in December 1642. This ebook short story is FREE to download.
I very much hope you appreciate and enjoy these books. However, they will not be for all readers. They are historically authentic. But they are also brutally real. I do not believe in hiding the realities of war. They are not to be trivialised.
If you are unsure if these books are for you, please try the First Chapters for FREE or download the ebook at: FREE eBook.
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