'synopsis' may belong to another edition of this title. Praise for Conn Iggulden: 'This is energetic, competent stuff Iggulden knows his material and his audience' Independent 'Iggulden is in a class of his own when it comes to epic, historical fiction' Daily Mirror 'Iggulden.tells an absolutely cracking story' The Times Perfect for fans of Bernard Cornwell, Ken Follett and Hilary Mantel. Who can save the throne? Who will save the kingdom? Stormbird is followed by Trinity, also available from Penguin Random House UK. On the counsel of his advisers, Henry marries the young princess Margaret of Anjou, in order to forge an alliance with France - but is it too late? As the storm clouds gather, King Henry and his queen are besieged abroad and at home.

His fears seem justified as English power comes under threat from France, and discontent and rebellion spread at home. Richard, Duke of York, however, believes that without a strong king England will fall. Frail in body and mind, King Henry VI is dependent on his supporters to run his kingdom. In 1437 his gentle son comes of age and takes the throne. King Henry V - the great Lion of England - is long dead. The master of historical fiction, Conn Iggulden, retells one of the most brutal, bloody civil wars in English history, in the FIRST INSTALMENT of his Wars of the Roses series.

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