Cornet Strong of Ireton's Horse: An Episode of the Ironsides is a historical fiction novel written by Dora Greenwell McChesney. It is set during the English Civil War and follows the story of Cornet Strong, a young soldier in Oliver Cromwell's army. Cornet Strong is a devoted Puritan and a skilled horseman who is fiercely loyal to his commanding officer, Colonel Ireton. He is sent on a dangerous mission to infiltrate the Royalist army and gather intelligence...