Charles and Anne Wind and Compass

A Howard Family Story

By: Greg Buhrman

Narrated by: Virtual Voice

England, 1686. The reign of King James II has cast a shadow over a divided nation. Suspicion lingers in court and countryside alike, and even the highest families are not immune. When Charles Howard, a young nobleman of ambition but little direction, learns that his wife Anne Capel is in danger, he is forced into a role he has never fully embraced, that of protector, partner and husband. Anne, shaped by loss and sharpened by political instinct, has long understood the cost of power. Their marriage, arranged for convenience and security, has never been a union of hearts. Yet as danger closes in and they are driven from England into exile, Charles and Anne must rely on one another in ways neither expected.
From the English Channel to the Dutch Republic, their journey unfolds amid rising tensions that will culminate in the Glorious Revoluion. Along the way, Charles and Anne must navigate the treacherous currents of war and diplomacy.