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Charles Cordell on stage at the Tabard Theatre during the Chiswick Book Festival, in discussion with historian Julian Humphrys.

Writing & Publishing Historical Fiction – author perspective

Charles Cordell Author Blog - writing historical fiction - Author Life & Writing, Book Publishing

Tips, insights and advice for writers entering the world of publishing.

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Battle of Stratton 1643 – battlefield walk & talk

British Civil Wars, Meet the Author

Battle of Stratton 1643 – battlefield walk and talk – Sunday 10 May 2026.

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17th Century Almanac for March – open fields & enclosure

17th Century Almanac blog - Early Modern life - British Civil Wars, Early Modern Britain

Open fields & acre strips – enclosure & Agricultural Revolution.

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Historical fiction author Charles Cordell with English Civil War re-enactors and his debut novel God's Vindictive Wrath.

Historical Fiction Author – doubt, reviews & book festivals

Charles Cordell Author Blog - writing historical fiction - Author Life & Writing, Book Publishing, Divided Kingdom Books, Meet the Author, Veteran & Volunteer

Author journey from rejection to publishing contract & festival stage.

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Charles Cordell, British Army career soldier and veteran turned author of historical fiction in combat uniform on operational deployment.

Army to Author – from soldier to historical fiction novelist

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Soldier to fiction author, 17th Century extremism & echoes today.

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17th Century Almanac for January – age of change & crisis

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Age of change & upheaval – of art & science, of persecution & war.

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