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Staci Troilo

Staci Troilo

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A King Under Siege: Book One of The Plantagenet Legacy

A King Under Siege: Book One of The Plantagenet Legacy

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<p>Richard II found himself under siege not once, but twice in his minority. Crowned king at age ten, he was only fourteen when the Peasants' Revolt terrorized London. But he proved himself every bit the Plantagenet successor, facing Wat Tyler and the rebels when all seemed lost. Alas, his triumph was short-lived, and for the next ten years he struggled to assert himself against his uncles and increasingly hostile nobles. Just like in the days of his great-grandfather Edward II, vengeful magnates strove to separate him from his friends and advisors, and even threatened to depose him if he refused to do their bidding. The Lords Appellant, as they came to be known, purged the royal household with the help of the Merciless Parliament. They murdered his closest allies, leaving the King alone and defenseless. He would never forget his humiliation at the hands of his subjects. Richard's inability to protect his adherents would haunt him for the rest of his life, and he vowed that next time, retribution would be his.</p>

Story Behind The Book

This story holds a special place in my heart because the initial seeds of it are rooted in my ancestry. No, I’m not a descendant of the Medici. However, my grandfather always told us the story of his father’s birth—he was the illegitimate son of a duke. That got me thinking about the famous royal lines of Italy, and what would happen if an heir appeared. A discussion with my children—who were learning weapons in their TKD black belt classes at the time—soon had me incorporating a supernatural warrior element into the mix. Now, every time I think about the roots of this saga, I think of both my grandfather and my children. I love that those two generations came together to help me make this work, particularly given my kids never had the pleasure of meeting my grandfather.

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Reviews

<p>“Sexy and sophisticated. Staci Troilo’s Bleeding Heart begins the Medici Protectorate series with an intriguing blend of contemporary romance complicated by ancient allegiances. An engrossing read.” <br /><span style="line-height:1.6em;">-Sorchia Dubois, author of <em>Just Like Gravity</em></span></p> <p>“A sophisticated thriller with secrets long kept, families guarded against unknown danger, and a cast of characters you’ll never forget. Dan Brown move over. Staci Troilo is on her way. It’s time for the women to play tough in this twisting tale of deceit and treachery.”<br /> -Velda Brotherton, author of <em>The Tell-Tale Stone</em></p>