A King Under Siege: Book One of The Plantagenet Legacy
Description
<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
Canadian born archeologist Mark Graham unearths a remarkable discovery while at a dig in the mountains of Zimbabwe – pterodactyl remains and giant human bones buried together. Speculation leads to the possible existence of a mythical race known as ‘Nephilim’, a pre-flood people alleged to have descended from both gods and men.
But skepticism and sabotage delay Mark and his team as the dig site is compromised, putting their discovery – as well as his very life – in grave danger. Deceived and framed by trusted friends and colleagues, Mark struggles to safeguard his findings and protect his reputation in order to unearth the mystery behind the Nephilim.
Reviews
Apex Review - Reviewed By Josee Morgan<br />Official Apex Reviews Rating: 4 1/2 stars<p align="left">When archaeologist Mark Graham unearths the remains of a pterodactyl at a dig site in the mountains of Zimbabwe, his discovery isn’t all that remarkable –that is, until he sees the remains of gigantic human bones buried beside it. Suddenly, speculation begins to mount about the true nature of the fossils, with most opinions pointing to a mythical ancient race of half-god, half-men known as the Nephilim. However, as he wends his way through the ensuing web of deception, sabotage, and betrayal, Mark struggles to preserve not only his momentous discovery – but also his very life..<br /> Cleverly crafted by author Tracy Krauss</p><strong><span style="font-family:'Garamond-Bold';">And The Beat Goes On </span></strong><span style="font-family:'Garamond-Light';">is quite the satisfying read. Ostensibly a mystery/suspense thriller, Krauss’ engagingnarrative is more a subtle commentary on the fundamental tenets of Creationism; however, rather than coming off as preachy or pedantic, Krauss provides thereader with solid facts and historical evidence that anyone will find it difficult to ignore – regardless of your personal belief system. As such, Krauss successfully engages the imagination while simultaneously provoking higher thought, a feat difficult for even the most seasoned writers to achieve. Enlightening and entertaining, </span><strong><span style="font-family:'Garamond-Bold';">And The Beat Goes On </span></strong><span style="font-family:'Garamond-Light';">is sure to provoke many a heated discussion throughout the faith community and beyond. An enjoyable, recommended read.<br /><br />Indie Excellence Book Award Finalist in religious fiction for 2011<br /></span>