The Governor of England (Annotated)
Enriched Edition. A Cromwellian Historical Novel of Conscience, Power, and Political Intrigue in the Puritan CommonwealthBy Marjorie Bowen
Length13h 17m
About this audiobook
The Governor of England is a searching historical novel of Cromwellian England, concerned with authority, conscience, and the uneasy aftermath of revolution. Marjorie Bowen treats political power not as abstraction but as a pressure exerted upon households, loyalties, and private scruples. Her prose is richly atmospheric, combining antiquarian exactness with Gothic intensity; in the tradition of the serious historical romance, she dramatizes the seventeenth century as a world where providence, ambition, and violence are inseparably entangled. Marjorie Bowen, the principal pseudonym of Margaret Gabrielle Vere Campbell Long (1885–1952), was one of the most prolific British historical novelists of the early twentieth century. Her lifelong fascination with disputed succession, religious conflict, and the psychology of rulers informs this work. Writing with both scholarly curiosity and imaginative boldness, she repeatedly returned to moments when public history exposed the moral fragility of individuals. This novel is recommended to readers who value historical fiction that is intellectually alert as well as dramatic. Those interested in the English Civil War, the burdens of governance, or the darker energies of political idealism will find Bowen's vision compelling, incisive, and memorably austere.
This enriched edition has been carefully crafted to add value to your reading experience.
- A succinct Introduction situates the work's timeless appeal and themes.
- The Synopsis outlines the central plot, highlighting key developments without spoiling critical twists.
- A detailed Historical Context immerses you in the era's events and influences that shaped the writing.
- A thorough Analysis dissects symbols, motifs, and character arcs to unearth underlying meanings.
- Reflection questions prompt you to engage personally with the work's messages, connecting them to modern life.
- Hand‐picked Memorable Quotes shine a spotlight on moments of literary brilliance.
- Interactive footnotes clarify unusual references, historical allusions, and archaic phrases for an effortless, more informed read.
Audiobook details
GenreHistorical Fiction, General Fiction
Length13 hrs 17 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateNov 30, 2023
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Introduction
2Introduction
3Synopsis
4Historical Context
5CHAPTER I THE SUMMONS
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6CHAPTER II THREE YEARS LATER
7CHAPTER III MR. PYM AND AN OLD ACQUAINTANCE
8CHAPTER IV THE QUEEN'S POLICY
9CHAPTER V THE FALL OF THE GREAT MINISTER
10CHAPTER VI THE KING FAILS
11CHAPTER VII AUTUMN, 1641
12CHAPTER VIII THE NEWS FROM IRELAND
13CHAPTER IX JOHN PYM AND THE KING
14CHAPTER X LORD FALKLAND'S ADVICE
15CHAPTER XI THE FIVE MEMBERS
16CHAPTER XII NOTTINGHAM
17PART II THE MAN
18CHAPTER I A LEADER OF MEN
19CHAPTER II THE QUEEN'S FAREWELL
20CHAPTER III THE GREAT FIGHT
21CHAPTER IV THE DEAD CAVALIER
22CHAPTER V LIEUT.-GENERAL CROMWELL AND HIS GOD
23CHAPTER VI THE KING DREAMS
24CHAPTER VII LOYALTY HOUSE
25CHAPTER VIII THE KING'S FOLLY
26CHAPTER IX THE END OF THE WAR
27PART III THE CRISIS
28CHAPTER I THE ISSUE WITH THE KING
29CHAPTER II THE KING'S PLOTS
30CHAPTER III LIEUT.-GENERAL CROMWELL, ROYALIST
31CHAPTER IV THE KING AT BAY
32CHAPTER V LIEUT.-GENERAL CROMWELL, REPUBLICAN
33CHAPTER VI PRESTON ROUT
34CHAPTER VII THE CONSTANCY OF THE KING
35CHAPTER VIII IN THE BALANCE
36CHAPTER IX BY WHAT AUTHORITY?
37CHAPTER X EXIT THE KING
38PART IV THE ACHIEVEMENT
39CHAPTER I "THE CROWNING MERCY"
40CHAPTER II THE TALK IN ST. JAMES'S PARK
41CHAPTER III EXIT THE PARLIAMENT
42CHAPTER IV "THE NEW ORDER"
43CHAPTER V HIS HIGHNESS
44CHAPTER VI MAJOR-GENERAL HARRISON
45CHAPTER VII LADY NEWCASTLE
46CHAPTER VIII THE LADY ELISABETH
47CHAPTER IX EXIT HIS HIGHNESS
48Analysis
49Reflection
50Memorable Quotes
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