Year of Three Kings

Häftad, Engelska, 2026

289 kr

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The year 1483 would become known tohistory as the 'Year of Three Kings', withthe rapid and dramatic succession ofEnglish kings Edward IV, his son EdwardV and finally Richard III seeing theWars of the roses sweep towards theirdramatic conclusion. Robert, a youngScot, is drawn into this whirl of events,caught between loyalty to his clan andthe political machinations of England andScotland. His exploits include purloininga fortune in gold, becoming embroiledin a botched rebellion in Wales, wherehe rescues a duchess, secret missionsand attempted assassinations. Amidthe political chaos, Robert struggleswith questions of honour, identity andsurvival. The Year of Three Kings capturesa world where loyalty is fragile, war isbrutal and personal ambition can be botha driving force and a downfall.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum2026-09-24
Mått153 x 234 x undefined mm
FormatHäftad
SpråkEngelska
Antal sidor384
FörlagGraffeg Limited
ISBN9781805951513

Christopher Wilkins served in theWelsh Guards in London and abroad,seeing active service in Aden and theRadfan. Upon leaving the Army, he joinedThe Sunday Times, later establishing afree-sheet newspaper with a circulationof 100,000. He later became thefounding chairman and architect of anintelligence-gathering organisation henamed 'Hakluyt', which continues toflourish. He is currently on the AdvisoryBoard of the Global Strategy Forum,a nonpolitical organisation for discussionand debate on foreign, defence andsecurity matters. Christopher's previouspublications include a biography ofEdward Woodville, The Last Knight Errant:Sir Edward Woodville and the Ageof Chivalry, which was publishedby Bloomsbury in 2010

Meticulously researched and packedwith rich period detail and sharpcharacterisation, The Year of Three Kingsbrings to life the court, battlefields andborderlands of late 15th-century Britain.* Perfect for historical fiction fans andreaders of authors such as BernardCornwell or Philippa Gregory, thischaracter-driven adventure follows areluctant hero whose small decisionshave dangerous consequences in akingdom on the brink.* Provides a fresh, eyes-on-the-ground perspective on a period whichconsistently captures the publicimagination and engages readers.