Stormbird: The Wars of the Roses (Book 1)
Paperback Published on: 24/04/2014
Price: £10.99
Synopsis
THE EPIC FIRST INSTALMENT IN THE THRILLING WAR OF THE ROSES SERIES, PERFECT FOR FANS OF GAME OF THRONES, BERNARD CORNWELL & WOLF HALL
King Henry V - the great Lion of England - is dead.
It's up to his son to take the throne, but frail in body and mind, he is dependent on his supporters to run his kingdom.
Richard, Duke of York, believes that without a strong king England will fall.
And as the threat from France grows, and rebellion on home soil spreads, his fears seem justified.
Who can save the throne?
Who will defend the kingdom?
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
'An absolutely cracking story'The Times
Conn Iggulden, Sunday Times bestseller, June 2024
Publisher information
- Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd
- ISBN: 9780718196349
- Number of pages: 544
- Dimensions: 197 x 130 x 32 mm
- Weight: 379g
- Languages: English
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Stormbird
The Wars of the Roses are definitely "now" and Conn Iggulden had hit the zeitgeist running with the first of his new series. It promises to be a long and e... READ MORE
A thrilling beginning to a series
Conn Iggulden writes clearly abiut the causes of the Wars of the Roses. The book is well paced, the description of Jack Cade's invasion of London, particul... READ MORE
Wars of the Roses: Stormbird
This is a great historical novel, leaving the reader feeling immersed in the scenes and the time. The author is skilled at scenes from both the male and th... READ MORE
A worthwhile read
The writing gives a different slant to this time in history. The twists and turns of the story are enthralling and make you want more. The use of character... READ MORE
Stormbird
The Wars of the Roses seems to be fertile ground for the entertainment industry these days with tv series and novels picking over some of the most turbulen... READ MORE
It's Brilliant
Conn Igglued’s book War of the Roses: Storm bird set during the English Civil Ward was excellent. It was a book where the reader was introduced to the char... READ MORE
Fantastic!
I’ve read quite a few fictional and non-fictional accounts of the Wars of the Roses over the years and this has to be among the best. One of the main stren... READ MORE
Compulsive reading!
Conn Iggulden’s new novel Stormbird is the first of his new Wars of the Roses series.
It is a part of history that I know very little about and Conn Igguld... READ MORE
A new perspective on a classic tale
Stormbird is the first part of a new series by historical fiction writer, Conn Iggulden. It follows the power struggle between King Henry VI and his cousin... READ MORE
Wonderful weaving of history
Conn Iggulden sheds light on a turbulent period of English history with a very readable work on the origins of one of the biggest power struggles in the hi... READ MORE
Cracking good read
Usual fast paced prose from Conn Iggulden, but just as enjoyable as his previous novels. The historical characters seem to come alive and it leaves you wan... READ MORE
Great read
When I saw the size of this book I thought oh ! this is a bit much to read and from the cover it didn't look that interesting, but when I started reading i... READ MORE
Compulsive reading!
Conn Iggulden’s new novel Stormbird is the first of his new Wars of the Roses series.
It is a part of history that I know very little about and Conn Iggul... READ MORE
Tudor history in the making
This book came at just the right time for me, as I had started watching Philippa Gregory’s The White Queen on BBC1. Although I have read many of the books ... READ MORE
For lovers of historical fiction everywhere
I was lucky enough to receive an advanced copy to review. This is a plot driven book full of historical detail yet contained within this is a warm and beli... READ MORE
A truly glorious read
"Wars of the Roses - Stormbird" - Conn Iggulden.
The first in the Wars of the Roses series by Iggulden - and what a glorious read it is. Historical novels ... READ MORE
Stirring historical saga.........................
This is the first book that I have read by Conn Iggulden...........but it will most definitely NOT be the last!! This is a sweeping tale of power, deceptio... READ MORE
Battle Fatigue
This is my first venture into Iggulden territory. I've avoided his writing before as I've tended to associate him with “books for boys” - an association wh... READ MORE
coul not put it down
Conn Iggulden has written another bestseller, WAR OF THE ROSES:STORMBIRD.
Stormbird is the first book in a trilogy based on the war of the roses. Set in th... READ MORE
Roll on Volume 2
It has been said that George R R Martin's Game of Thrones series is based loosley on the War of the Roses, the conflict that tore England apart in the fift... READ MORE
Loved Margaret of Anjou
In 1437 Henry VI of England accedes to the throne, but is seen as a weakling king due to his poor health and what could be seen as either religious devotio... READ MORE
Great Historical Read!
Stormbird King Henry V the great Lion of England is long dead....
in 1437 the pious and gentle Henry VI the lamb comes of age and accedes to the English th... READ MORE
Brilliant Historical Read
“Stormbird” is the first part of Conn Iggulden’s War of the Roses Trilogy and I look forward to reading the following books in the series. This is somethin... READ MORE
Breathtaking
Just finished the War of the Roses books. What a fantastic and breathtaking collectionof books, putting me at the heart of the battles, plots, treachery an... READ MORE
Sadly not for me
This book was recommended. It is thoroughly researched, well written and interesting historically. However, the expert writing includes too much evocative... READ MORE
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