Garland of Straw: Roundheads and Cavaliers, Book 2

Garland of Straw is a historical romance novel that follows the tumultuous relationship between Venetia Clifford, a well-bred Royalist lady, and Gabriel Brandon, an illegitimate Roundhead Colonel.

Despite their differences, they are bound together by Sir Robert Brandon's last will and testament, leaving them with little choice in the matter.

As England slides into a second Civil War, their tempestuous relationship is reflected in the stormy events buffeting the nation.

With danger and deceit surrounding them, Gabriel realizes he has a dangerous enemy and Venetia finally begins to see the man rather than the Roundhead Colonel.

Set against the compelling times which led to the execution of Charles l, Garland of Straw is a story of seemingly impossible love and provides further chapters in the lives of characters previously encountered in The Black Madonna and A Splendid Defiance.