Wars of the Roses Stormbird
"Capturing the violence and romance of medieval life, Iggulden makes real those grand characters who live in the collective memory. A page-turner sure to have readers eager for the next in the series." -- Kirkus The first book in #1 New York Times-bestselling author Conn Iggulden's brilliant new his...
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| Language: | English |
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| Series: | Iggulden, Conn. Wars of the Roses ;
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| Summary: | "Capturing the violence and romance of medieval life, Iggulden makes real those grand characters who live in the collective memory. A page-turner sure to have readers eager for the next in the series." -- Kirkus The first book in #1 New York Times-bestselling author Conn Iggulden's brilliant new historical series about two families who plunged England into a devastating, decades-long civil war. In 1437, the Lancaster king Henry VI ascends the throne of England after years of semi-peaceful regency. Named "The Lamb," Henry is famed more for his gentle and pious nature than his father's famous battlefield exploits; already, his dependence on his closest men has stirred whispers of weakness at court. A secret truce negotiated with France to trade British territories for a royal bride -- Margaret of Anjou -- sparks revolts across English territory. The rival royal line, the House of York, sees the chaos brought on by... |
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| Physical Description: | 1 online resource. |
| Format: | Requires Adobe Digital Editions (file size: 2407 KB) or Amazon Kindle (file size: N/A KB) or OverDrive Read (file size: N/A KB). |
| ISBN: | 9781101622940 |
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