Hugh Gwyeth: A Roundhead Cavalier

Hugh Gwyeth presents the exciting story of an adventurous teenager during the Cromwellian period. In the title, the young boy, Hugh Gwyeth, is addressed as a roundhead and a cavalier because he remains conflicted about who he should extend his support to during the Civil War. The roundheads supported Cromwell and chose the Parliament of England, seeking a constitutional monarchy. They fought against the Cavaliers, who were royalists supporting King Charles I and sought absolute monarchy. The answer to who he finally chooses unfolds later in the novel. American author Beulah Marie Dix relied mainly on historically popular military events when writing. It’s a subject she chose in Hugh Gwyeth as well. Her incredible writing style, vivid descriptions of the events, and powerful characterization made this work an instant hit.