Accession (War of the Roses Trilogy)

Accession (War of the Roses Trilogy)

by Livi Michael (Author)

Synopsis

'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 . . .

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Format: Paperback
Pages: 432
Edition: UK ed.
Publisher: Penguin
Published: 04 Aug 2016

ISBN 10: 0241977630
ISBN 13: 9780241977637
Book Overview: Margaret Beaufort and Margaret of Anjou - two women who have given everything to their sons' battle for accession to the English throne.

Media Reviews
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 *
Author Bio
Livi Michael has published six novels for adults: Rebellion, published in 2015, Succession, published in 2014; Under a Thin Moon which won the Arthur Welton award in 1992; Their Angel Reach which won the Faber Prize in 1995; All the Dark Air (1997) which was shortlisted for the Mind Award; and Inheritance, which won a Society of Authors Award. Livi has two sons and lives in Greater Manchester. She teaches creative writing at Manchester Metropolitan University and has been a senior lecturer in Creative Writing at Sheffield Hallam University.