Bloodline (Wars of the Roses, #3)

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This novel from bestselling author Conn Iggulden is the third book in the critically acclaimed Wars of the Roses series Following Stormbird and Trinity this novel will continue through the brutal Civil War that we now know as the Wars of the Roses. Bloodline sees the Lancastrian and Yorkist factions clash at the battle of Towton the single most bloody conflict every fought on British soil The victorious Edward of York seals his claim to the English throne.The fourth and final installment in the series will publish in 2016. Praise for the Wars of the Roses seriesPacey and juicy, and packed with action Sunday Times Energetic, competent stuff Iggulden knows his material and his audienceIndependent A novel that seamlessly combines narrative, historical credence and great knowledge of the period Daily Express A page turning thrillerMail on Sunday Conn Iggulden is one of the most successful authors of historical fiction writing today Following the Sunday Times bestseller Stormbird and Trinity, Bloodline is the third book in his superb new series set during the Wars of the Roses, a remarkable period of British history He has written two previous historical series. Free Read eBook Bloodline (Wars of the Roses, #3) author Conn Iggulden – kino-fada.fr This was just so damn good The entire novel felt like one great big action sequence, as Iggulden captured the desperate, and crucial, nature of the fighting superbly It was violent and intense it was clever and brutal,importantly though, it was careful Edward and Warwick knew that their future and the continuing existence of their houses rested on this conflict They couldn t lose they couldn t make a mistake So they didn t The sons truly have been unleashed King Edward VI and Ear This was just so damn good The entire novel felt like one great big action sequence, as Iggulden captured the desperate, and crucial, nature of the fighting superbly It was violent and intense it was clever and brutal,importantly though, it was careful Edward and Warwick knew that their future and the continuing existence o...I had previously read the first novel in the series Stormbird and liked it but did not love it the fictional character Derry Brewer was irritatingly unreal to me In this third novel he only has a small part and his behavior and actions are muchbelievable.The novel is divided into two parts the first mainly dealing with the vicious Battle of Towton between the Lancastrian army led by Margaret of Anjou Henry VI s wife and the one led by Edward of York and Richard Neville the Kingmake I had previously read the first novel in the series Stormbird and liked it but did not love it the fictional character Derry Brewer was irritatingly unreal to me In this third novel he only has a small part and his behavior and actions are muchbelievable.The novel is divided into two parts the first mainly dealing with the vicious Battle of Towton between the Lancastrian army led by Margaret of Anjou Henry VI s wife and the one led by Edward of York and Richard Neville the Kingmaker , and the second part focusing on the poisonous feud between Elizabeth Woodville Edward IV s wife and Richard Neville, and the latter s ultimate downfall.The battle scenes are skillf...This series just keeps getting better and better, but being a Yorkist I wish Edward IV was portrayedpositively but I suspect it s accurate Can t wait for the next volume but a year to wait I guessNearly a 5 Star as its a 4.5pts for me.Back on familiar ground with the third instalment of Conn Iggulden s War of the Roses It grows on you, many new characters come to the fore after the last series climaxed in the fall of the Duke of York it takes a little time to attune but once you are there its a smooth ride of a story By now Derry is older maybe not so wiser whilst the Queen has matured as she s doubled in age from the frightened 15 year old girl that arriv...Conn Iggulden is one of the finest storytellers out there and it s no surprise to me that Bloodline proved to be an outstanding, powerful novel that fully immersed me in the events of the Wars of the Roses for two glorious days History and some of the most dominant...Once again Mr Iggulden has written a very, very good historical novel This entry in his Wars of the Roses series covers the time from just after the Battle of Wakefield to when Richard Neville, the Earl of Warwick AKA the King Maker, decides to throw his lot in with Lancastrian cause, roughly from 1460 1469 The novel is divided into two parts The first part covers the time for just after the Battle of Wakefield to the Battle of Towton I felt this section had some of the best and most evoc Once again Mr Iggulden has written a very, very good historical novel This entry in his Wars of the Roses series covers the time from just after the Battle of Wakefield to when Richard Neville, the Earl ...I love how Iggulden brings something new to the Wars of the Roses in each installment in this series He has taken a story that has been told many times and adds in a few new details that other authors left in the background An example the opening scene at York s Micklegate with men struggling to place the heads of Richard of York, Richard Neville of Salisbury, and Edmund of Rutland on spikes I think I was holding my breath.Margaret should have taken the Duke of York s warningseriously I love how Iggulden brings something new to the Wars of the Roses in each installment in this series He has taken a story that has been told many times and adds in a few new details that other authors left in the background An example the opening scene at York s Micklegate with men struggling to place the heads ...After being slightly disappointed with the previous book in this series, I was anxious to see if Iggulden returned to some of what made Stormbird so fantastic I was not disappointed with Bloodlines This King Edward, oh my What a beefcake.This book starts with the buildup to the famous battle of Towton Edward Plantagenet of House York has taken to the field The English people and many lords are rising up for him But Henry, primarily Queen Margaret, also have their forces The two meet in a large snowstorm outside of Towton.The rest of the book gets into the conflict that arises by Edward marrying Elizabeth Woodville and then promoting her family to high positions, which then cause problems with the Nevilles.The Wars of the Ros This book starts with the buildup to the famous battle of Towton Edward Plantagenet of House York has taken to the field The English people and many lords are rising up for him But Henry, primarily Queen Margaret, also have their fo... This is a great book, superbly plotted and paced Conn Iggulden is in a class of his own when it comes to epic, historical fictionAfter the death of Richard, duke of York, the warrior queen Margaret of Anjou continues her battle against the houses of York and Neville, trying to secure the throne for her husband, Henry VI of Lancaster.This third book is the be...

Bloodline (Wars of the Roses, #3)
  • English
  • 20 March 2018
  • Kindle Edition
  • 420 pages
  • Conn Iggulden
  • Bloodline (Wars of the Roses, #3)