Feud: 1 (The Wars of the Roses) - Softcover

Birks, Derek

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1910944041 ISBN 13: 9781910944042

Publisher: Derek Birks, 2013

Synopsis

"Epic, action-packed and bloody. Derek Birks throws us headlong into the maelstrom of the Wars of the Roses. The author doesn’t pull any punches in this twisty tale of feuding families in a land riven by war."
Matthew Harffy

In 1459 open war breaks out as York and Lancaster fight for the crown of England but, as the Wars of the Roses begin, the rule of law breaks down.
In the heart of Yorkshire, an old local score is being settled. For young knight, Ned Elder, a feud has begun and he barely escapes with his life. Father executed, brother butchered and sisters abducted, he is pursued across the land with only a handful of loyal companions. As he searches for his sisters, he is caught up in the civil war.
A brutal battle rages across the snow-covered field of Towton, and Ned, his sisters and the girl he loves must fight for survival until the bitter feud is played out to its bloody conclusion.

“First-class historical fiction, and beautifully written. A gripping Wars of the Roses yarn with totally authentic and believable characters. Highly recommended for fans of the period!”
Angus Donald

"It is impossible not to feel invested in the characters - they are flawed and damaged, but trying their best to survive and you find yourself willing them on."
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About the Author

Derek lives in Dorset but was born in Hampshire and spent his teenage years in Auckland, New Zealand, where he still has strong family ties. After teaching for many years in a Berkshire secondary school, he decided to concentrate on his writing. Interested in a wide range of historical themes, Derek began his writing career with the late medieval period. He writes character-driven, action-packed fiction which is rooted in accurate history. His debut historical novel, Feud, is the first of a series of eight books and one novella entitled The Wars of the Roses which follows the fortunes of the fictional Elder family. Derek has also written the Amazon bestselling trilogy, The Last of The Romans, which focuses on the real fifth century Romano-British character of Ambrosius Aurelianus. His latest book is Rebel Sword which is set during the Anarchy in twelfth century England.Also out now is a modern thriller, Eyes Like Blades, under the pen name Tom Hadley, which marks a significant change of genre for Derek. Pen and Sword have recently published his first non-fiction book: A Guide to the Wars of the Roses.Derek has also written and produced over 40 podcasts on the Wars of the Roses. With historian, Sharon Bennett Connolly, he now co-hosts the podcast series, A Slice of Medieval, which is a fusion of history and historical fiction featuring both popular historical novelists and medieval historians.

Edition details

• Publisher: Derek Birks
• Publication date: 2013
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1910944041
• ISBN 13: 9781910944042
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 5
• Number of pages: 592