Opis: Accession - Livi Michael

'She is the best of the modern chroniclers of these mediaeval wars ...beautifully written, politically astute and full of insight into the moments when great history meets fragile human hearts.' The Times Margaret Beaufort and Margaret of Anjou - two women who have fought to the bitter end to see their sons take the English throne. But with her son Edward killed in battle, and imprisoned herself, what next for Margaret of Anjou? And will Margaret Beaufort live to see Richard III deposed, and her son Henry Tudor finally ascend the throne? In this powerful and dramatic conclusion to Livi Michael's Wars of the Roses trilogy, the stakes are higher than ever, the sides are ever-changing, and all will be decided at the Battle of Bosworth ... She is the best of the modern chroniclers of these mediaeval wars ... beautifully written, politically astute and full of insight into the moments when great history meets fragile human hearts. The Times Fine, taut writing ... packs an emotional punch. The Times on Rebellion A gripping read full of historical detail Woman Magazine on Rebellion Praise for Succession: - Lively ... Michael paints the Middle Ages in spare and elegant prose New York Times Book Review Livi Michael invests intimate and poignant humanity into the personal tragedies of an era wrought with conflict and terror -- Elizabeth Fremantle, author of The Queen's Gambit Has the colour and power of the best of the chronicles Sunday Times Portrayed beautifully, honestly Historical Novel Review

Szczegóły: Accession - Livi Michael

Tytuł: Accession
Autor: Livi Michael
Wydawnictwo: Penguin
ISBN: 9780241977637
Rok wydania: 2016
Ilość stron: 432
Oprawa: Miękka
Waga: 0.37 kg

Recenzje: Accession - Livi Michael