Protector: A Life History of Richard Cromwell

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Summary: Intrigue, high drama, and scholarly research
Review: As a citizen of the United States with close family ties to Britain, I was gripped by the meaning and power of this story. Richard Cromwell's newly illuminated life holds as much drama as any theater production, and it is history - history that was hidden from us until this book was published. The romance of Cromwell's relationship with his French wife, the intrigue of his anonymous travels, and the stories of his idealistic community-building work in New Jersey alone would make an excellent plot for a mystery film. But in addition, Richard was a key player in a life-and-death struggle between the monarchy and those who believed in government by the people. This is history that all of us should know, and I thoroughly enjoyed the book.