"A Lost Leader: A Tale of Restoration Days" by Dorothea Townshend is a historical fiction set in England during the mid-17th century after King Charles I's execution. The plot follows Richard Harrison, the nephew of General Harrison, as he struggles with his commitment to his uncle's revolutionary beliefs in a dangerous world. Richard begins as a boy in December 1648 in Farnham, admiring his uncle amidst the conflict between royalists and parliamentarians before King Charles' execution. The story highlights the weight of family legacy and political allegiance as Richard deals with the consequences of his heritage in a society seeking revenge. The narrative captures the fight between idealism and the harsh truths of a divided nation, setting the scene for Richard's journey through sorrow and disappointment in a changing world.
A Lost Leader: A Tale of Restoration Days
By Dorothea Townshend
In a world turned upside down by betrayal and revenge, one young man must choose between family loyalty and the shifting tides of a nation hungry for restoration.
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