A review by helenephoebe
Ravenspur: Rise of the Tudors by Conn Iggulden

4.0

Review - I really enjoyed this quite different take on Edward IV. In the likes of Philippa Gregory's 'The White Queen' Edward IV is seen as a handsome, independent, virile and romantic figure, but in Iggulden's take on things he is instead a flawed, dependent and bloodthirsty figure, who is completely dependent on alcohol when he's not fighting battles to save his throne. I thought that the developing portrayal of Richard III was also interesting from the age of 18 until his death - with everything the brothers of York suffered through you can understand some of the reasons why Richard acted as he did. I enjoy Iggulden's style of writing, although sometimes I find the battle scenes too vividly described for me.

Genre? - Historical

Characters? - Edward IV / Henry VI / Elizabeth Woodville / Margaret of Anjou / Prince Edward of Lancaster / Richard III / George Duke of Clarence / Derry Brewer / Richard Neville Earl of Warwick / Jasper Tudor / Henry VII

Setting? - Ravenspur, Tewkesbury & London (England)

Series? - Wars of the Roses #4

Recommend? – Yes

Rating - 17/20