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The Governor of England

by Marjorie Bowen (1888–1952)

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  • 8 hours to read
  • 47 chapters
  • Reading level: 7th grade

"The Governor of England" by Marjorie Bowen is a historical novel written in the early 20th century. The book focuses on the tumultuous period leading to the English Civil War, specifically exploring the life and struggles of figures involved in the conflict, particularly Oliver Cromwell, amidst the tensions between monarchy and the emerging parliamentary power. The opening of the novel introduces a gentleman, later identified as Cromwell, who walks in a misty landscape, reflecting deeply upon his faith and the state of England. He is portrayed as a solemn character plagued by melancholy, feeling a divine call to action amid political unrest. The narrative hints at the looming conflict between the king and parliament, setting the stage for the major themes of duty, spiritual struggle, and the quest for justice that will unfold as Cromwell becomes increasingly involved in the political machinations of his time.

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  • Historical fiction
  • Biographical fiction
  • Cromwell, Oliver, 1599-1658
  • Great Britain · History · Puritan Revolution, 1642-1660

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Part I

THE CAUSE

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I. THE SUMMONS 3

II. THREE YEARS LATER 13

III. MR. PYM AND AN OLD ACQUAINTANCE 23

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Contents

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  1. Part I
  2. Part II
  3. Part III
  4. Part IV
  5. Part I
  6. Part I
  7. Chapter I
  8. Chapter II
  9. Chapter III
  10. Chapter IV
  11. Chapter V
  12. Chapter VI
  13. Chapter VII
  14. Chapter VIII
  15. Chapter IX
  16. Chapter X
  17. Chapter XI
  18. Chapter XII
  19. Part II
  20. Chapter I
  21. Chapter II
  22. Chapter III
  23. Chapter IV
  24. Chapter V
  25. Chapter VI
  26. Chapter VII
  27. Chapter VIII
  28. Chapter IX
  29. Part III
  30. Part III
  31. Chapter I
  32. Chapter II
  33. Chapter III
  34. Chapter IV
  35. Chapter V
  36. Chapter VI
  37. Chapter VII
  38. Chapter VIII
  39. Chapter IX
  40. Chapter X
  41. Part IV
  42. Part IV
  43. Chapter I: "The Crowning Mercy"
  44. Chapter II
  45. Chapter III
  46. Chapter IV: "The New Order"
  47. Chapter V
  48. Chapter VI
  49. Chapter VII
  50. Chapter VIII
  51. Chapter IX

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This free edition of The Governor of England by Marjorie Bowen comes from Project Gutenberg eBook #52235, released 2016-06-04. It is in the public domain in the United States, so you can read it here in full at no cost, on any phone, tablet or computer. Genre: Historical Novels, British Literature.

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