Fawkes and the Gunpowder Plot

Robert Catesby, an aristocratic Catholic gentleman, is bitterly disappointed how the newly-crowned Catholic King James I is persecuting the country's Catholic population. They are heavily fined for not attending Protestant services while their priests are tortured and exiled. Catesby gathers a group of like-minded men about him who decide to blow up the king and Parliament. Their aim is to re-establish Catholic rule in England. Guy Fawkes, an expert on gunpowder, is a key member of this group. Today we know that the 1605 Gunpowder Plot failed. But why? Was one of the plotters a turncoat? Were Catesby's men infiltrated? Were their plans exposed to Sir Robert Cecil, the king's devious chief minister? Who sent Cecil the warning note that a 'terrible blow' was imminent? What would have happened if this audacious plot had succeeded?D. Lawrence-Young's well-researched novel goes behind the scenes, examines the plotters and answers these questions. D. Lawrence-Young has used his historical skills to blend historical facts, characters and events into a compelling tale. Lovers of history and adventure will be satisfied by the detail of the intrigues of the saga that led to that day in 1605 that caused a greater-than-ever persecution of English Catholics more than 400 years ago. Michael Shackleton: 'The Southern Cross, ' South AfricaAlso a very positive 5-star review on Amazon.co.uk: Gunpowder, Treason and Plot David L. Young