The Swift and the Harrier
(Author) Minette WaltersWhen bloody civil war breaks out between the King and Parliament, families and communities across England are riven by different allegiances. A rare few choose neutrality. One such is Jayne Swift, a Dorset physician from a Royalist family, who offers her services to both sides in the conflict. Through her dedication to treating the sick and wounded, regardless of belief, Jayne becomes a witness to the brutality of war and the devastation it wreaks. Her recurring companion at every event is a man she should despise because he embraces civil war as the means to an end. She knows him as William Harrier, but is ignorant about every other aspect of his life. His past is a mystery and his future uncertain.
Minette Walters
Minette Walters is a British author known for her psychological thrillers, with her most famous work being "The Scold's Bridle." Her detailed and suspenseful writing style has earned her critical acclaim and numerous awards. Walters' contributions to literature include challenging traditional crime novel conventions and creating complex, multi-dimensional characters.