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Talk | English Civil War fiction – with author Charles Cordell
Meet author Charles Cordell at The Commandery discussing Civil War fiction and Divided Kingdom: The Keys of Hell and Death. Army to author, Q&A and book signing. Sun 30 Aug, 1–2pm.
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Sunday 30 August 2026, 1 – 2pm | The Commandery
Author Charles Cordell will be talking about writing historical fiction and Divided Kingdom book #2 – The Keys of Hell and Death. He will describe his journey from ‘Army to Author’ and writing historical fiction set within the English Civil War. The talk will discuss how and why 17th Century historical fiction can feel so relevant today. Q&A and a book signing will follow the talk.
Charles Cordell is the author of English Civil War historical fiction series Divided Kingdom. His writing has received media praise and editorial reviews, including in The Times. His novels have been endorsed by the likes of Ben Kane (bestselling author), David Gilman (award winning author), Professor Ronald Hutton CBE (TV historian) and others.
£10. Book your place below. If you’d like to look around The Commandery, you can get half-price general admission from the shop on the day of the workshop.
This talk is part of a commemorative programme of events for the 375th anniversary of the Battle of Worcester, 1651.
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- Thursday 7 May 2026, 0:00 - Sunday 30 August 2026, 0:00
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