The Bowen, Marjorie 1888-1952 creator text utu 2016 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "The Governor of England" by Marjorie Bowen is a historical novel written in the early 20th century. The book focuses on the tumultuous period leading to the English Civil War, specifically exploring the life and struggles of figures involved in the conflict, particularly Oliver Cromwell, amidst the tensions between monarchy and the emerging parliamentary power. The opening of the novel introduces a gentleman, later identified as Cromwell, who walks in a misty landscape, reflecting deeply upon his faith and the state of England. He is portrayed as a solemn character plagued by melancholy, feeling a divine call to action amid political unrest. The narrative hints at the looming conflict between the king and parliament, setting the stage for the major themes of duty, spiritual struggle, and the quest for justice that will unfold as Cromwell becomes increasingly involved in the political machinations of his time. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2016-06-04 Produced by Scholar, Graeme Mackreth and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from scanned images of public domain material from the Google Books project.) Original publication data not identified Historical fiction Biographical fiction Cromwell, Oliver, 1599-1658 -- Fiction Great Britain -- History -- Puritan Revolution, 1642-1660 -- Fiction PR Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/52235 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/52235 UtSlPG 260607 20260610134214.0 52235