Act of Oblivion
Book • 2022
Robert Harris's "Act of Oblivion" delves into the dramatic escape of two regicides, who signed King Charles I's death warrant, to America after the Restoration.
The novel masterfully portrays their perilous journey, their struggles to evade capture, and their eventual integration into the Puritan community.
It explores themes of justice, revenge, and the complexities of historical memory.
The narrative highlights the changing perceptions of the regicides over time, from hunted fugitives to symbols of American revolutionary spirit.
Harris's meticulous research and compelling storytelling bring this fascinating historical episode to life.
The novel masterfully portrays their perilous journey, their struggles to evade capture, and their eventual integration into the Puritan community.
It explores themes of justice, revenge, and the complexities of historical memory.
The narrative highlights the changing perceptions of the regicides over time, from hunted fugitives to symbols of American revolutionary spirit.
Harris's meticulous research and compelling storytelling bring this fascinating historical episode to life.
