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Ravenspur

Rise of the Tudors

Conn Iggulden author

Format:Paperback

Publisher:Penguin Books Ltd

Published:12th Jan '17

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In Ravenspur, the Yorkist king Edward IV returns to reclaim his throne amid turmoil, facing both external enemies and internal strife in a gripping historical narrative.

In the gripping conclusion to Conn Iggulden's retelling of the Wars of the Roses, Ravenspur captures the tumultuous period of England in 1470. The kingdom is fractured, and King Edward of York finds himself exiled, leaving his family in a state of fear and uncertainty. With his wife, Queen Elizabeth, and their children in hiding at Westminster Abbey, the stakes are higher than ever. The House of Lancaster has claimed the crown, but the Yorkists are determined to reclaim their rightful place.

Desperation drives Edward to return to England with a battered army and his brother Richard by his side. Despite facing overwhelming odds, including closed city gates and hostile forces, the brothers refuse to surrender. Their journey is filled with tension and conflict as they launch a bold offensive to regain control. However, lurking in the shadows is their formidable adversary, Henry Tudor, whose ambition and claim to the throne will ultimately lead to a fateful confrontation at Bosworth Field.

Ravenspur is a thrilling narrative of betrayal, valor, and the relentless pursuit of power. Iggulden's vivid storytelling brings to life the bloody encounters and intricate politics of this historic era, culminating in a battle that will determine the future of England. With its rich historical detail and compelling characters, this novel is a must-read for fans of epic historical fiction.

Witness the rise of the Tudors in the stunning conclusion to Conn Iggulden's powerful retelling of the Wars of the Roses, Ravenspur. from the publisher's description Absorbing and bloody. Iggulden handles the origins of the Tudor dynasty with great panache -- Antonia Senior The Times A tough, pacy chronicle of bloody encounters, betrayals and cruelties. Superb Daily Mail Breathes new life into the darkest and most dramatic of times Star One of our finest historical novelists has produced another impressively researched, cleverly plotted and gripping take on the Wars of the Roses Daily Express Iggulden is in a class of his own Daily Mirror Superbly plotted and paced The Times Exceptionally well-written and gripping Stylist Compelling Woman and Home A page-turning thriller Mail on Sunday Pacey and juicy, and packed with action Sunday Times Superb. This fantastic novel reveals with extraordinary insight the ambitions and fears of the leading figures of the day, most memorably Richard III Express

ISBN: 9781405921497

Dimensions: 198mm x 130mm x 30mm

Weight: 346g

496 pages