{"product_id":"wars-of-the-roses-stormbird","title":"Wars of the Roses: Stormbird","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe first book in #1 \u003ci\u003eNew York Times-\u003c\/i\u003ebestselling author Conn Iggulden’s brilliant new historical series about two families that plunged England into a devastating, decades-long civil war.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e In 1437, the Lancaster king Henry VI ascends the throne of England after years of semi-peaceful regency. Named “The Lamb,” Henry is famed more for his gentle and pious nature than his father’s famous battlefield exploits; already, his dependence on his closest men has stirred whispers of weakness at court.\u003cbr\u003e            \u003cbr\u003e A secret truce negotiated with France to trade British territories for a royal bride—Margaret of Anjou—sparks revolts across English territory. The rival royal line, the House of York, sees the chaos brought on by Henry’s weakness and with it the opportunity to oust an ineffectual king.\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e As storm clouds gather over England, King Henry and his supporters find themselves besieged abroad and at home. Who or what can save the kingdom before it is too late?\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e“It’s been said that \u003ci\u003eGame of Thrones \u003c\/i\u003eis the Wars of the Roses written as fantasy: this is the real thing, more glorious [and] more passionate.”—M. C. Scott, author of \u003ci\u003eRome: The Emperor’s Spy\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e“Capturing the…violence and romance of medieval life, Iggulden makes real those grand characters who live in the collective memory.”—\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e“Great pacing, fascinating people, and vibrant descriptions make this a must read!”—\u003ci\u003eHistorical Novel Review\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"sb-details\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/conn-iggulden-books\"\u003eConn Iggulden\u003c\/a\u003e (all their books in stock)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublished:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2015\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 512\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e Penguin\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9780425275443\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin","offers":[{"title":"Standard Secondhand — £12.72","offer_id":47911431667889,"sku":"SB-0425275442-C3","price":12.72,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0618\/2669\/5345\/files\/0425275442.jpg?v=1789259421","url":"https:\/\/sellbooks.co.uk\/products\/wars-of-the-roses-stormbird","provider":"Sell Books .co.uk","version":"1.0","type":"link"}