The Swift and the Harrier
The Swift and the Harrier
- Author/Seller
- Minette Walters
- SKU:
- 9781761068188
$23.00
'If you enjoy C.J. Sansom or Philippa Gregory, pick up this masterfully woven tale.' Better Reading on The Turn of
Midnight
Dorset, 1642.
When bloody civil war breaks out between the King and Parliament, families and communities across England are riven
by different allegiances.
A rare few choose neutrality.
One such is Jayne Swift, a Dorset physician from a Royalist family, who offers her services to both sides in the conflict.
Through her dedication to treating the sick and wounded, regardless of belief, Jayne becomes a witness to the brutality of
war and the devastation it wreaks.
Yet her recurring companion at every event is a man she should despise because he embraces civil war as the means to
an end. She knows him as William Harrier, but is ignorant about every other aspect of his life. His past is a mystery and
his future uncertain.
The Swift and the Harrier is a sweeping tale of adventure and loss, sacrifice and love, with a unique and unforgettable
heroine at its heart.
'Minette Walters has crafted a well-researched, intelligent and entertaining story which can easily sit alongside the best of
her psychological novels…well-recommended to all readers who enjoy historical fiction at its best.' - Queensland
Reviewers Collective
'Walters has a gift for creating characters that you root for despite their flaws, along with a talent for writing fast-paced,
page-turning stories. By focusing on the impact of war on one locality, Walters creates a poignancy and tension in the
story that equals her previous books.' - Historical Novel Society
'Through dazzling prose and meticulous research, Walters vividly reimagines this turbulent period in British history when
friends turned on friends and brothers fought against brothers. Richly imagined and brilliantly paced, The Swift and the
Harrier is yet another incredible work of historical fiction from Walters, securing her a position at the top of this genre.' -
'Once again, Minette Walters has given us an historical fiction to rival no other...brimming with historical detail while still maintaining an accessibility that would rival a contemporary novel. The characterisation is superb, the drama intense, and the historical retelling fascinating.' - Theresa Smith Writes
Midnight
Dorset, 1642.
When bloody civil war breaks out between the King and Parliament, families and communities across England are riven
by different allegiances.
A rare few choose neutrality.
One such is Jayne Swift, a Dorset physician from a Royalist family, who offers her services to both sides in the conflict.
Through her dedication to treating the sick and wounded, regardless of belief, Jayne becomes a witness to the brutality of
war and the devastation it wreaks.
Yet her recurring companion at every event is a man she should despise because he embraces civil war as the means to
an end. She knows him as William Harrier, but is ignorant about every other aspect of his life. His past is a mystery and
his future uncertain.
The Swift and the Harrier is a sweeping tale of adventure and loss, sacrifice and love, with a unique and unforgettable
heroine at its heart.
'Minette Walters has crafted a well-researched, intelligent and entertaining story which can easily sit alongside the best of
her psychological novels…well-recommended to all readers who enjoy historical fiction at its best.' - Queensland
Reviewers Collective
'Walters has a gift for creating characters that you root for despite their flaws, along with a talent for writing fast-paced,
page-turning stories. By focusing on the impact of war on one locality, Walters creates a poignancy and tension in the
story that equals her previous books.' - Historical Novel Society
'Through dazzling prose and meticulous research, Walters vividly reimagines this turbulent period in British history when
friends turned on friends and brothers fought against brothers. Richly imagined and brilliantly paced, The Swift and the
Harrier is yet another incredible work of historical fiction from Walters, securing her a position at the top of this genre.' -
'Once again, Minette Walters has given us an historical fiction to rival no other...brimming with historical detail while still maintaining an accessibility that would rival a contemporary novel. The characterisation is superb, the drama intense, and the historical retelling fascinating.' - Theresa Smith Writes
