Barbara Winslow, Rebel

Set against the bitter winter of 1685, the novel follows two ordinary souls swept into the maelstrom of the Monmouth Rebellion. As the Duke’s desperate march stalls in the fields of the West Country, they find themselves thrust from quiet villages into a world of smoldering forts, whispered conspiracies, and brutal reprisals. Their bond deepens amid the chaos, each act of defiance against a tyrannical regime lighting a fierce, unexpected love.

Through vivid scenes of battle‑scarred towns and the grim reality of exile, the story explores how personal courage can emerge from collective despair. The narrative captures the harsh cost of misplaced loyalty while hinting at the wider ripples that future generations will feel. Listeners will be drawn into a poignant portrait of devotion, betrayal, and the fragile hope that endures even when the cause seems doomed.