On Both Sides of the Sea: A Story of the Commonwealth and the Restoration

''On Both Sides of the Sea: A Story of the Commonwealth and the Restoration'' is a historical novel by Elizabeth Rundle Charles, first published in 1867. Set during the English Civil War and the subsequent Restoration, it follows the intertwined lives of Royalist and Parliamentarian families through personal diaries and recollections. The narrative explores themes of moral conflict, political strife, and personal grief, particularly through the experiences of characters like Olive and Lettice, as they navigate the emotional turmoil surrounding the execution of King Charles I and the challenges of the new Republic.