Book Review
Act of Oblivion: Harris delivers another gripping yarn steeped in British history
The king of the mid-market thrillers still has few equals in his field, as his latest potboiler illustrates
Right from his succession in 1625, King Charles I’s firm belief in the divine right of those in his lofty position led to conflicts with both parliament and subjects. He married a Catholic, he imposed taxes without consultation, and when he didn’t like what he heard from the House of Commons, he threw prominent MPs in jail and ruled directly for 11 years.
Eventually he would fight a civil war against not one but two ...
