The Brothers York: A Royal TragedyThomas PennNonfiction/History688 pages From The StoryGraph: Vicious battles, powerful monarchs, and royal intrigue abound in this “gripping, complex, and sensational” (Hilary Mantel) true story of the War of the Roses—a struggle among three brothers, two of whom became kings, and the inspiration for Shakespeare’s renowned play, Richard III. In 15th-century … Continue reading StoryGraph Saturday: The Brothers York
The Wars of the Roses
Review: Margaret of Anjou
Margaret of Anjou (The Wars of the Roses #2) by Conn Iggulden 464 pages published 2014 From Goodreads: The brilliant retelling of the Wars of the Roses continues with Margaret of Anjou, the second gripping novel in the new series from historical fiction master Conn Iggulden. As traitors advance . . . a queen defends. It … Continue reading Review: Margaret of Anjou
Review: Stormbird (The Wars of the Roses #1)
Stormbird (The Wars of the Roses #1) by Conn Iggulden Historical Fiction 482 pages From Goodreads: King Henry V - the great Lion of England - is long dead. In 1437, after years of regency, the pious and gentle Henry VI, the Lamb, comes of age and accedes to the English throne. His poor health and … Continue reading Review: Stormbird (The Wars of the Roses #1)
The Wars of the Roses
From Goodreads: Lancaster and York. For much of the fifteenth century, these two families were locked in battle for control of the English throne. Kings were murdered and deposed. Armies marched on London. Old noble names were ruined while rising dynasties seized power and lands. The war between the royal houses of Lancaster and York, the … Continue reading The Wars of the Roses