Wars of the Roses: Stormbird

by Conn Iggulden

Book Overview

"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 Timesbestselling 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 Henry's weakness and with it not only opportunity in the monarch, but also their patriotic duty in ousting an ineffectual king. 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?

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0399165363
• ISBN13: 9780399165368
• Release Date: July 2014
• Publisher: Putnam Adult
• Length: 460 Pages
• Weight: 1.59 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.5" x 6.4" x 9.3"
• Age Range: 18 years and up
• Grade Range: Postsecondary and higher

Customer Reviews

Even when you know the ending, this tale is a whopping good one!

Conn Igguldonn has really gotten inside the people who drove England into the War of the Roses. When there’s too many cousins and no direct line male heir, Igguldonn has his characters explaining their reasons for fighting for the crown. You may not agree, but you understand. Read this book, get hooked, and then read the entire series!

Amazing!

I’m not a huge fan of battle descriptions but it was super well written and well rounded. It was engrossing and kept my attention all the way to end! I can’t wait to read the next one.