Astrid 'Artistikem' Cruz

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I always knew writing was one of the things I wanted to do in life. What I didn't know was that it would take over and rule my every breath. I've more than once felt something akin to 'choking on a story' hence the quote: "I write because if I don't, my characters will murder me in my sleep."

A King Under Siege: Book One of The Plantagenet Legacy

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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.

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"[...], a well written book, with good characters, a lot of potential to be a great series and with an ending that leaves you wanting for more." - Ruty @ ReadingDreaming "There is lots of intrigue and twists and turns along the way to keep the pages turning. A short, quick crime novel that I would recommend, I look forward to the next one." - The Kindle Book Review "[...] amongst all the blood, guts, and intrigue, is an interesting question. Can you love someone who seems to be everything you are not and, if so, what might you do about it? A quick and enjoyable read that refused to follow the route I expected, zigging when I expected it to zag. - BigAl from BigAl's Books and Pals

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