The Black Box: A Tale of Monmouth's Rebellion

"The Black Box: A Tale of Monmouth's Rebellion" by W. Bourne Cooke is a historical fiction story that plunges young Michael Fane into the heart of Monmouth's Rebellion. On his eighteenth birthday, Michael's chance meeting with a mysterious man sparks a journey into a world of political unrest. He soon discovers his father, Gilbert Fane, guarding secrets about the monarchy and their family history, secrets locked away in a black box. This discovery fuels Michael's desire to join the uprising led by the Duke of Monmouth against King James II, a decision that throws him into a world of loyalty, political schemes, and dangerous secrets that will challenge his bravery and shape his destiny.