The Usurper King (The Plantagenet Legacy Book 3)
Description
<p><span style="color:rgb(15,17,17);font-family:'Amazon Ember', Arial, sans-serif;font-size:14px;">First, he led his own uprising. Then he captured a forsaken king. Henry had no intention of taking the crown for himself; it was given to him by popular acclaim. Alas, it didn't take long to realize that that having the kingship was much less rewarding than striving for it. Only three months after his coronation, Henry IV had to face a rebellion led by Richard's disgruntled favorites. Repressive measures led to more discontent. His own supporters turned against him, demanding more than he could give. The haughty Percies precipitated the Battle of Shrewsbury which nearly cost him the throne—and his life.</span><br style="color:rgb(15,17,17);font-family:'Amazon Ember', Arial, sans-serif;font-size:14px;" /><span style="color:rgb(15,17,17);font-family:'Amazon Ember', Arial, sans-serif;font-size:14px;">To make matters worse, even after Richard II's funeral, the deposed monarch was rumored to be in Scotland, planning his return. The king just wouldn't stay down and malcontents wanted him back.</span></p>
Story Behind The Book
My story takes place during the time of yore. Men were taught from a very young age to either raise the sword or die by the sword. They were hardened and seasoned warriors. Marriage took place for reasons other than; love. The birth of a son meant the continuation of their blood line.
I wanted to bring my readers deep into the heart and soul of such a warrior. A titled lord, if you will, who is all the above. Yet, inside the threads that created a heart of steel is a very compassionate being, and so much more...Andrew is brought to his knees by a Skye. A woman who for the first time since coming of an age unleashes such a longing even he is not immune to...
