A Century Too Soon: The Age of Tyranny

Set in the turbulent years after England’s restoration, the novel opens on the banks of a Virginia pond where Cavaliers and Puritans mingle under the watchful eye of a stern governor. Sir William Berkeley, a loyalist whose harsh policies and profit‑driven dealings with the Indians stir unrest, embodies the looming tyranny that threatens the fragile colonies.

Through the eyes of John Stevens and his son Robert—descendants of the family chronicled in the tale of Pocahontas—we glimpse daily life, customs, and the stark contrasts between the gallant, flamboyant royalists and the sober, industrious Puritans. Their household becomes a microcosm of the larger conflict, as rumors of rebellion stir and loyalties are tested.

The story weaves vivid illustrations with narrative detail, offering listeners a richly textured portrait of a society on the brink of change, where personal honor and emerging ideas of liberty begin to clash with entrenched authority.