Who Brydles Heavens most Cleare: A Dr Webster story

Historical fiction set in the English Civil War, based on the real-life Dr, Webster (1610-1682) and dealing with some of the lesser-known aspects of this fascinating time. As with the author’s earlier novel A Sea of Contumely (ISBN: 9781836281276), a fine cast of characters and useful maps immerse the reader in Dr Webster’s world.

It is 1644 and Dr Webster, after his adventures chronicled in A Sea of Contumely, continues his trials and tribulations during the English Civil War. Chased from his home, badly wounded, and now taking refuge from his enemies, he is again pulled into the turmoil of the war.

His income as Master of the Grammar School has been lost, due to embezzlement by a governor, Sir Christopher Kendall, so he is now employed, in part, as a Surgeon for Parliamentary forces in Lancashire. Dragged from sanctuary in the village of Downham, his writing, scientific experiments, and his beloved library must be put aside as he travels from the battle of Heptonstall, to the siege of Hornby Castle, and on to Preston with his young assistant Nate and escort Will Cummins, Sergeant-at-Arms.

All this time he must constantly look over his shoulder as the whereabouts of his nemesis, Kendall, is unknown. Kendall’s wife, however, has appeared to claim her husband’s fortune, which might lead us to think that he is dead...

• | Author: Steve Ragnall
• | Publisher: Troubador Publishing
• | Publication Date: Jan 28, 2025
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• | Binding: Hardback
• | ISBN-13: 9781836281276
• | ISBN-10: 1836281277