Stormbird: The Wars of the Roses (Book 1)
Best-selling author Conn Iggulden launches a brilliant new historical series, The Wars of the Roses 1437 - The pious and gentle Henry VI comes of age and accedes to the English throne. His poor health and fragility 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. As storm clouds gather over England who or what can save the kingdom before it is too late?
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 Gates of Athens, his latest book, is first in the new Athenian series.
Author: Conn Iggulden
Format: Paperback, 544 pages, 130mm x 199mm, 374 g
Published: 2014, Penguin Books Ltd, United Kingdom
Genre: Historical & Mythological Fiction
Best-selling author Conn Iggulden launches a brilliant new historical series, The Wars of the Roses 1437 - The pious and gentle Henry VI comes of age and accedes to the English throne. His poor health and fragility 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. As storm clouds gather over England who or what can save the kingdom before it is too late?
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 Gates of Athens, his latest book, is first in the new Athenian series.