These are people reacting the same as we would in similar circumstances or at least we feel as if we'd react similarly (except perhaps in battle when I'd be a total wuss). Not only can Conn create a good story and some great (and gory) battles, he also understands psychology. Margaret is frustrated, knowing she can help her husband rule but, being a woman is discounted. Meanwhile back in the royal household, Richard is really annoying Margaret (and vice versa) while Henry needs to think on his feet to retain the crown. The whole Percy family have a reputation for tempers and here Thomas takes that one step further as he seeks to show his father that he knows better - with alarming results. In fact from the very beginning we're thrown into the action as Percy, Duke of Northumberland, sends his son Thomas of Egremont off to spoil a Neville wedding day with an army to back him up. Despite inter-marrying, the two families wage a constant vendetta of hatred and violence. I still grieve the loss of the Duke of Suffolk (I know – I should be over it by now) as they were a great double act last time out but Derry's cynicism lives on as he's put into some awkward position as spymaster to the king.Īround him blusters, blunders and battles the Nevilles and the Percys along with respective sympathisers. Once again my favourite is the fictional Derry Brewer. 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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