A short novel set during the English Civil War, based on true events, this is part of the annual "Quick Reads" series, specially developed to encourage adults to read. Davis is the author of the Falco series, set in ancient Rome, and combined sales of all her books come to almost 800,000 copies. This retells the grim tale of Oxford Castle jailor William Smith, a Royalist who tortured his prisoners. *Free Quick Reads POS available*