War of the Roses: Stormbird (Large Print Edition) - Softcover

Conn Iggulden

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1471250644 ISBN 13: 9781471250644

Publisher: W F Howes Ltd, 2014

Synopsis

Historical fiction master Conn Iggulden retells the gripping story of the English Civil War in his new Wars of the Roses series. 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 frailty of mind render him a weakling king - Henry depends on his closest men, Spymaster Derry Brewer and William de la Pole, Duke of Suffolk, to run his kingdom. Yet there are those, such as the Plantagenet Richard, Duke of York, who believe England must be led by a strong king if she is to survive. With England's territories in France under threat, and rumours of revolt at home, fears grow that Henry and his advisers will see the country slide into ruin. With a secret deal struck for Henry to marry a young French noblewoman, Margaret of Anjou, those fears become all too real. As storm clouds gather over England, King Henry and his supporters find themselves besieged abroad and at home. Who, or what, can save the kingdom before it is too late? The Wars of the Roses series will be a benchmark for historical fiction, showcasing Conn Iggulden at his finest. (Large Print Edition)

Edition details

• Publisher: W F Howes Ltd
• Publication date: 2014
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1471250644
• ISBN 13: 9781471250644
• Binding: Paperback