In this, the second of his Wars of the Roses series we're again in the company of an illustrious cast. Hopefully I'm not being unprofessional by declaring myself a fan, as you'll realise by the end of this review. For me anything by Conn Iggulden is in the latter category. The approaching storm is gathering momentum threatening the House of Lancaster and a convalescing king whose recovery may only be temporary, even if he lives that long.Īs a reviewer I read a lot some books feeling like work to wade through while others make me feel privileged to have a free copy. The bigger problem is communicating it to Henry as she's increasingly side-lined. Henry's wife, Margaret of Anjou, thinks Richard enjoyed the regency so much he's plotting a permanent takeover. His job is now to regain the reins of his kingdom that was a little too ably ruled by Richard Neville, Duke of York in his absence. A bewildered Henry VI has awoken from the catatonic state that took him away from the business of ruling – and living – for over a year.
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