Praise for THE HOUSE OF CROMWELL

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‘Another superbly researched and vividly told novel about the gifted and spirited women of Oliver Cromwell’s family; full of insight, detail and imaginative richness’

‘I cannot imagine a novel that would take me closer to the heart of Cromwell’s world . . . utterly convincing’

‘It is wonderful to see such familiar historical characters brought so colourfully and convincingly to new life; and the writing itself is of the finest – skilful and vivid – literary standard’

‘Miranda Malins has delivered an even more gripping second novel, with each character drawing you in thanks to the depths of their personalities and beautifully articulated views of the world. A joy to read!’

‘This affecting, action-packed novel brings a momentous but often overlooked period of history vividly to life’

‘Incredibly rich in historical detail, bringing to life England’s most turbulent years through the eyes of a woman at the heart of it.’

Miranda Malins goes from strength to strength with her second novel The Rebel Daughter’

'Malins encourages us to re-evaluate Oliver Cromwell and his Protectoral regime by showing it from the viewpoint of his lively youngest daughter. The result is a powerful and superbly researched historical novel with a refreshingly different perspective on one of the great figures of English history and his world. Both fascinating and very readable.' 

'The extraordinary, revealing and moving relationship between Oliver Cromwell and his daughter Frances is brought to vivid life in this masterly historical novel.'

‘The Puritan Princess is a genuinely moving portrait of the tragedy of the Cromwells at the height of their power, and Miranda Malins handles  the tumultuous drama of the last days of the Protectorate with incredible aplomb.’ 

‘This is a fine and compelling debut novel, giving a fresh slant on a period of British history still unfamiliar to many.  Miranda Malins creates a cast of three-dimensional characters, vividly imagined against a deeply researched historical background. A joy and an education to read.’

'Miranda Malins is a real and fresh new talent. This is beautifully written, exciting fiction from a writer in full command of the history.'

'Miranda Malins has offered us a thrilling debut novel, packed with expert scene-setting and juicy details, bringing to life her characters with aplomb and as a result allowing readers to revel in 17th century England's epicentre of power.' 

'A beautifully written and captivating true story of  personal love and loss... Malins inhabits her characters and brings them convincingly to life.'

'Malins’ easy and graceful style makes for a thoroughly enjoyable read… A great service has been done to the neglected and often misunderstood years of the English republic. Malins can now take her place alongside the wonderful historical crime novels of SG MacLean in her Seeker series, and, on the non-fiction side, Paul Lay in Providence Lost.’ 

'This engaging novel brings one of the most momentous but least well known periods of English history vividly to life.' 

‘Totally gripping’… grab it now, there’s a new Cromwell on the shelves’! 

'There is much to enjoy in this evocation of a family whose lives are so upended by the convulsions of history' 

"She can now take her place alongside the wonderful historical novels of SG MacLean... A great service has been done to the neglected and often misunderstood years of the English republic."

‘Dazzling – a brilliant, warts-and-all 

debut novel’