{"product_id":"the-blood-in-winter-by-dr-jonathan-healey-9781526672346","title":"The Blood in Winter","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA BOOK OF THE YEAR FOR: \u003ci\u003eTHE TIMES\u003c\/i\u003e\/\u003ci\u003eSUNDAY TIMES\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eTELEGRAPH\u003c\/i\u003e AND \u003ci\u003eHISTORY TODAY\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA nation on the cusp of war. A king ousted from his capital by the people. A society on the brink of collapse. From Jonathan Healey comes a thrilling history about the months that sent England into civil war\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e‘An old-fashioned Westminster thriller . . . You could hardly find a more engrossing or exciting story’ DOMINIC SANDBROOK, \u003ci\u003eSUNDAY TIMES\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e‘\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eA rollicking history, packed with fire and excitement *****\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e’\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e DANIEL BROOKS, \u003ci\u003eTELEGRAPH\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e‘The \u003ci\u003eHouse of Cards\u003c\/i\u003e-ish drama remains gripping to the last’ \u003ci\u003eLITERARY REVIEW\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAfter years of tension between a king and his people, in 1641 England reaches a semblance of peace. Armies have disbanded, legislation has passed to ensure Parliament will continue to sit, and the people are tentatively optimistic. Radical politicians congratulate themselves on a stunning political victory. Royal servants are coming to accept an altered future.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThen comes winter. With it, chaos, protests, political deadlock, and eventually a remarkable attempt by King Charles I to destroy his opponents. On 4 January 1642 Charles marches on the small riverside city of Westminster at the head of an army, seeking to arrest five Members of Parliament. In doing so, he sets in motion a series of events that will lead to bloodshed and war, changing a nation forever.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhy did the English Civil War break out? \u003ci\u003eThe Blood in Winter \u003c\/i\u003etells the story of an English people's great political awakening, and of a nation that splintered into bloodshed at a terrifying speed. Jonathan Healey recreates the claustrophobic atmosphere of the day, with rowdy protestors in the streets and London blanketed in coal smoke. It is a story of remarkable but flawed characters, all faced with unpalatable choices, and a frightening picture of a society in profound distress.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gardners Books Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47288863424748,"sku":"9781526672346","price":29.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/2f28f8e71f4f95a3aa8e20e56ff8fa4e.jpg?v=1770603893","url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/products\/the-blood-in-winter-by-dr-jonathan-healey-9781526672346","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}