Colonel Greatheart
by H. C. Bailey
'Colonel Greatheart' Summary
Colonel Greatheart is a story of love, loss, and magic set against the backdrop of the English Civil War. The novel follows the story of a young woman who is accused of witchcraft and must flee her home. Along the way, she meets a group of soldiers who are fighting for the Royalist cause. The soldiers are taken with the woman's beauty and intelligence, and they soon find themselves falling in love with her. However, the woman's past as a witch continues to haunt her, and she must eventually confront her fears and decide what she is willing to fight for.Book Details
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