Will Coe
Will Coe's HDWR spotlight for Don't Blame Oliver.
The book, and why we chose it
Will Coe writes historical fiction voiced by John Thurloe, Cromwell's Secretary of State and spymaster, whose account of the English civil war runs through parlours, taprooms, pulpits, and the birth of the popular newspaper rather than the battlefield alone.
Read for its argument that propaganda, print, and street level rumour carried the march to regicide as much as any army did.
Quotes and source notes
Read for its argument that propaganda, print, and street level rumour carried the march to regicide as much as any army did.
The HDWR interview file
Source-grounded questions for readers, reviewers, and author conversation.
What first drew HDWR readers toward Don't Blame Oliver?
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HDWR lists the book under Historical Fiction.
Which passage best represents Will Coe's voice?
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- Don't Blame Oliver
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Reader discussion prompts
- What does Don't Blame Oliver ask readers to notice that they might otherwise miss?
- Which theme from Will Coe's profile best matches the book itself?
- What question would you ask the author after finishing the book?