The Grass Crown

Historical Fiction Literary Fiction Political History Social History

Description

In the tumultuous aftermath of King Edward IV's death, England teeters on the brink of civil war, and the fate of the throne hangs precariously in the balance. Young King Edward V and his brother, the Duke of York, are placed under the protection of their uncle, Richard, Duke of Gloucester, but their sanctuary soon becomes a gilded cage. As whispers of illegitimacy and usurpation fill the court, a desperate struggle for power unfolds, testing loyalty, ambition, and the very fabric of the Plantagenet dynasty. This gripping historical novel plunges readers into the heart of the Wars of the Roses, exploring themes of political intrigue, familial betrayal, and the enduring quest for the crown.