This historical novel is based on the dramatic real life events of Thomas Fairfax, Commander in chief of Parliament's New Model army and victor over the King's Royalist forces. Oliver Cromwell was appointed by and reported to him. Albeit an outstanding military leader Fairfax was also a modest, God-fearing man with no political ambition of his own. All the principal characters and events in this story are true. It is a story of power and politics, courage and betrayal, justice and reconciliation. Fairfax was determined to establish legitimate Government and it is his legacy that secured our constitutional monarchy and democracy to this day.