'As only a soldier could, Charles Cordell does not flinch from drawing attention to the shear terror of battle, in a way that emphasises detailed research woven meticulously into this gripping first book.'

Jeremy Fowler, Adjutant General of The Sealed Knot

'A fast-paced read that brilliantly captures the fear, confusion and luck of battle for the soldier.'

General Richard Nugee CB CVO CBE

'It was also the one that made me care most about the characters.'

Professor Ronald Hutton CBE FRHistS FSA FLSW FBA

'Once the fighting starts, this chorus of voices recreates, with visceral intensity, the confusion and intensity of a large-scale pitched battle.'

Antonia Senior, The Times

'Of all the many novels set in the English Civil War that I have read, this was the one that described most perfectly the use of the different arms, and the experience of the face of battle.'

Professor Ronald Hutton CBE FRHistS FSA FLSW FBA

'Characters that immediately grow on you, experiencing battle through the eyes of each personality, as it happens in the same engagement. Quite unique.' 

Jeremy Fowler, Adjutant General of The Sealed Knot

'Quite outstanding - historical fiction at its very best.'

General Stuart Skeates CB CBE

'That rare talent of blending historical veracity with the credible reality of contemporary personal stories.'

General Stuart Skeates CB CBE

'Straight into the action, fast-paced and authentic, with characters that are colourful and believable.'

Michael Arnold, author of the Civil War Chronicles and Highwayman series

'There are not enough tales like this set in the 17th Century.'

Michael Arnold, author of the Civil War Chronicles and Highwayman series

'The problem with this book is not to start reading it, but to stop and do anything else. It's a page turner alright.'

Bob Burgess, Master of Horse of The Sealed Knot

'A great read! Do not miss this evocative account of the start of the English Civil War.'

Ben Kane, Sunday Times bestselling author, The Forgotten Legion, Hannibal, Spartacus and The Lionheart series

'Stirring. You can almost hear the roar of cannon and the thunder of hooves.'

Ben Kane, Sunday Times bestselling author, The Forgotten Legion, Hannibal, Spartacus and The Lionheart series

'Charles Cordell, a former soldier, writes with a bravura confidence.'

Antonia Senior, The Times