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
Shortly after my dad passed away, my mom asked if I'd like to read the letters he wrote her during WW2. I didn't know these letters existed, and was captivated reading them. They inspired me to write this book, which includes many excerpts from his letters.
This book chronicles my parents' courtship during the war years, and the many difficult obstacles they faced both personally as well as from the war. It also includes my dad's perspective on serving in Europe as a photo interpreter in the 3rd Army under General Patton.
I came to appreciate how he overcame so many mountains to finally marry my mother, and realize even more what remarkable man he was. I hope you too will be inspired by this story.
