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S. G. MacLean: Captain Damian Seeker Books 1 to 5
Experience the story from start to finish with this complete collection of the Captain Damian Seeker Series from prize-winning author S. G. MacLean.
London, 1654. Oliver Cromwell is at the height of his power and has declared himself Lord Protector. Yet he has many enemies, at home and abroad.
The city is a teeming warren of spies and merchants, priests and soldiers, exiles and assassins. One of the web's most fearsome spiders is Damian Seeker, agent of the Lord Protector. No one knows where Seeker comes from, who his family is, or even his real name. All that is known of him for certain is that he is utterly loyal to Cromwell, and that nothing can be hidden from him.
Spies, plotters and murderers have all met their match in the mysterious and cutthroat Seeker. Join him as he roots out royalist plots and investigates murders in this thrilling series.
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Praise for S. G. MacLean
'MacLean's characters are subtle and convincing' Sunday Times
'One of the best writers of historical crime' The Times
'Gold-plated research' Daily Mail
'Transports your body and soul to another time and place' Craig Russell
'A delight on all levels . . . engaging and moving' Manda Scott
'MacLean is a terrific storyteller' Big Issue
London, 1654. Oliver Cromwell is at the height of his power and has declared himself Lord Protector. Yet he has many enemies, at home and abroad.
The city is a teeming warren of spies and merchants, priests and soldiers, exiles and assassins. One of the web's most fearsome spiders is Damian Seeker, agent of the Lord Protector. No one knows where Seeker comes from, who his family is, or even his real name. All that is known of him for certain is that he is utterly loyal to Cromwell, and that nothing can be hidden from him.
Spies, plotters and murderers have all met their match in the mysterious and cutthroat Seeker. Join him as he roots out royalist plots and investigates murders in this thrilling series.
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Praise for S. G. MacLean
'MacLean's characters are subtle and convincing' Sunday Times
'One of the best writers of historical crime' The Times
'Gold-plated research' Daily Mail
'Transports your body and soul to another time and place' Craig Russell
'A delight on all levels . . . engaging and moving' Manda Scott
'MacLean is a terrific storyteller' Big Issue
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Published April 20, 2023
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November 2, 2025
Captivating & Intriguing Historical Storytelling
I feel like I've just lived a few years through Cromwell's rule, from the intense distrust fomented even within families by the insecurity of a nation so awfully divided and judged daily by faith and politics, to the casual cruelty of grinding poverty and the disregard by many of those lives seen as lesser. Set among this charged and oft scheming background over six books, this is the tale of a man who has become hard by choice and circumstance, and his slow but sure path to redemption, a return to a sense of self and honour over the rigid rules he has come to rely on.
It is rare to find an author with such a gift for weaving the art of the story so seamlessly with the real lives and the authentic feel of those who walked the pages of history. These books are an absolute joy.
I feel like I've just lived a few years through Cromwell's rule, from the intense distrust fomented even within families by the insecurity of a nation so awfully divided and judged daily by faith and politics, to the casual cruelty of grinding poverty and the disregard by many of those lives seen as lesser. Set among this charged and oft scheming background over six books, this is the tale of a man who has become hard by choice and circumstance, and his slow but sure path to redemption, a return to a sense of self and honour over the rigid rules he has come to rely on.
It is rare to find an author with such a gift for weaving the art of the story so seamlessly with the real lives and the authentic feel of those who walked the pages of history. These books are an absolute joy.
July 6, 2025
As I looked back, I wondered whether to give this series four or five stars. Then I concluded that if I read a series totaling about 2,000 pages without getting bored, it was a solid five.
The protagonist is fictional, as are the principal characters, but the others are historical. Oliver Cromwell, Charles II, Andrew Marvell, John Milton, and, most central, John Thurloe, who ran Cromwell's spy network in its efforts against the Royalists who wanted to reinstate Charles to the British throne after the execution of his father, Charles I.
The protagonist is fictional, as are the principal characters, but the others are historical. Oliver Cromwell, Charles II, Andrew Marvell, John Milton, and, most central, John Thurloe, who ran Cromwell's spy network in its efforts against the Royalists who wanted to reinstate Charles to the British throne after the execution of his father, Charles I.
June 12, 2024
A must read for the adventure, enjoyment, and history
stunningly good! great history, great characters, great writing ! MacLean is much to be appreciated. Her next works should be anticipated.
stunningly good! great history, great characters, great writing ! MacLean is much to be appreciated. Her next works should be anticipated.
April 29, 2024
A wonderful read with engaging characters and historical references. Initially thought the 1600+ pages would be daunting but once into the story I didn't want it to end.
November 18, 2025
likeable characters,enjoyable read
June 3, 2024
Book 1 The Seeker. Excellent story, Historically accurate of the Period. Great characterization. I loved Samsone and this is almost as good.
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