{"title":"Dennis Sewell","description":"\u003cp\u003eDennis Sewell is a distinguished author whose works delve into the intriguing realms of biography and memoir. Sewell brings a unique perspective to his storytelling, offering readers an insightful glimpse into the lives and events that have shaped history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAmong his notable works is \u003cem\u003eTurncoat\u003c\/em\u003e, a compelling exploration that captures moments of betrayal, transformation, and identity. Sewell's narrative prowess is evident in the way he engages readers, unraveling complex stories with clarity and depth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you're a history enthusiast or a reader drawn to personal narratives, Dennis Sewell's books provide a rich tapestry of information that educates and captivates. His meticulously researched accounts and engaging writing style make his collection a valuable addition to any book lover's library.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"turncoat-by-dennis-sewell-9781786498250","title":"Turncoat","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJudged by contemporaries to be a 'perfidious rogue', Sir George Downing rose to prominence during the English Civil War as Oliver Cromwell's chief of military intelligence. In the Interregnum, he proved himself a double-dealer who bribed and blackmailed his way to diplomatic success across Europe, pioneering the practice of judicial kidnapping and starting two major wars in the process, before spectacularly betraying his friends to horrifically violent deaths by defecting to Charles II's court.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAlways at the centre of events, Downing engaged with the most illustrious men and women of his times: Samuel Pepys was his clerk; John Milton prepared his letters and dispatches; William of Orange was godfather to his son; his next-door neighbour was Queen Elizabeth of Bohemia; and when Downing finally built his street, his surveyor was Sir Christopher Wren.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eTurncoat\u003c\/em\u003e tells George Downing's story for the very first time, following him from the asceticism of Puritan New England, across English battlefields, through courts, chancelleries, and parliaments, to the heart of wealth and power in Restoration London.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47072955531500,"sku":"9781786498250","price":59.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/54e75b722e050f8cfe7996aa98832eb3.jpg?v=1765137686"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/dennis-sewell.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}