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  • Published: 6 March 2014
  • ISBN: 9780718196332
  • Imprint: Penguin eBooks
  • Format: EBook
  • Pages: 512
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Stormbird

The Wars of the Roses (Book 1)




Conn Iggulden - internationally best-selling author of the Emperor and Conqueror series - launches a brand new historical series

King Henry V - the great Lion of England - is long dead.

In 1437, 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, dependent on his closest men to run his kingdom.

Yet there are those 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?

  • Published: 6 March 2014
  • ISBN: 9780718196332
  • Imprint: Penguin eBooks
  • Format: EBook
  • Pages: 512
Categories:

About the author

Conn Iggulden

Conn Iggulden is one of the most successful authors of historical fiction writing today. He has written three previous bestselling historical series, including Wars of the Roses. Dunstan is a stand-alone novel set in the red-blooded world of tenth-century England, and The Falcon of Sparta is a stand-alone in which Iggulden returns to the Ancient World. The first book in his new Athenian series, The Gates of Athens, was a Sunday Times top five bestseller. Protector is the latest instalment in the Athenian series.

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