If you're drawn to the tumultuous times of post-Civil War England and enjoy a story brimming with suspense and historical richness, then "Act of Oblivion" could be a compelling read for you. As you follow the intricate game of cat and mouse between the hunted and the hunter, Robert Harris's meticulous research and narrative skill will immerse you in a world where the moral landscape is as fickle as the political one. This book offers more than just a chase; it provides a window into the consequences of actions during one of history's most charged moments.

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'From what is it they flee?'He took a while to reply. By the time he spoke the men had gone inside. He said quietly, 'They killed the King.'1660, General Edward Whalley and Colonel William Goffe, father- and son-in-law, cross the Atlantic. They are on the run and wanted for the murder of Charles I. Under the provisions of the Act of Oblivion, they have been found guilty in absentia of high treason.In London, Richard Nayler, secretary of the regicide committee of the Privy Council, is tasked with tracking down the fugitives. He'll stop at nothing until the two men are brought to justice. A reward of £100 hangs over their heads - for their capture, dead or alive.ACT OF OBLIVION is an epic journey across continents, and a chase like no other. It is the thrilling new novel by Robert Harris.

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