Henry
(Book Three Of The Tudor Trilogy)
By
Tony Riches
Bosworth 1485: After
victory against King Richard III, Henry Tudor becomes King of England. Rebels
and pretenders plot to seize his throne. The barons resent his plans to curb
their power and he wonders who he can trust. He hopes to unite Lancaster and
York through marriage to the beautiful Elizabeth of York. With help from his
mother, Lady Margaret Beaufort, he learns to keep a fragile peace. He chooses a
Spanish Princess, Catherine of Aragon, as a wife for his son Prince Arthur. His
daughters will marry the King of Scotland and the son of the Emperor of Rome.
It seems his prayers are answered, then disaster strikes and Henry must ensure
the future of the Tudors.
What did I think of the Book?
King Richard III is dead. Long live the King...
Henry Tudor has a secret. He never wanted to be king.
But now, thanks to his family's ambition, and victory at Bosworth, Henry finds
himself King of England.
Henry wants to bring peace to this war-torn country.
The only way to do this is to unite the House of Lancaster with the House of
York and thus put an end to this madness. Henry's marriage to Edward IV's
daughter, Elizabeth, would unite the land. But this is a time of great
uncertainty as well as unrest. Henry soon comes to realize that it is not just
his throne that is threatened by the whispers of York rebellion, but his young
family as well.
Henry (Book Three Of The Tudor Trilogy), opens at the
close of the Battle of Bosworth in 1485 and ends with Henry's death in 1509. I
have read several interpretations of Henry's life before, but Henry (Book Three
Of The Tudor Trilogy) keeps very close to the history. It doesn't sensationalist Henry, for better or worse, as others authors have done. I really like the way Tony Riches has portrayed King Henry. He is a very well-rounded character and totally
believable. Bravo, Mr Riches.
I thought Henry's relationship with Elizabeth was
beautifully portrayed. Mr. Riches shows that what started out as a political
alliance soon grew into a love match. Henry clearly adored her and his
children, and this came across in the telling.
I loved the portrayal of Margaret Beaufort, Countess
of Richmond and Derby. She's depicted as Henry's rock, the one he could turn
to, especially after his Uncle Jasper's death. I was pleased to see that Mr.
Riches didn't follow the modern trend of portraying Margaret as this
power-crazed mad woman. Yes, she was certainly fundamental in her son taking
the throne of England, but once Henry was crowned, Margaret became a valued
member of the court and Henry's inner circle. Margaret always seemed to know what needed to be done. But
as efficient as she was, Mr. Riches also portrayed Margaret as a loving
grandmother, and she seemed to care very deeply for her daughter-in-law.
I think The Tudor Trilogy series is fabulous and you don't need to read them in order if you don't want to. It is a
must read for readers who love the Tudor era.
I Highly
Recommend.
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About the author
Tony Riches is a full time author of best-selling historical fiction. He lives in Pembrokeshire, West Wales and is a specialist in the fifteenth century, with a particular interest in the Wars of the Roses and the lives of the early Tudors. For more information about Tony’s other books please visit his website tonyriches.com and his popular blog, The Writing Desk and find him on Facebook and Twitter @tonyriches.
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