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Blood and White Roses Rebekah Fanning
The Battle of Towton, March 1461.
In the aftermath of England’s bloodiest battle, Bethany Mortimer leaves Towton Hall, her beloved husband, and newly crowned Edward IV in search of those who continue their treachery. Making her way to Warwick Castle, she reunites with her loyal retainers to track those who would see the House of York destroyed.
Still haunted by the slaughter at Wakefield just months earlier, Bethany embraces her new calling as a Yorkist spy. But as their journey unfolds, the stakes rise: a plot to abduct Edward’s only surviving brothers, Richard and George, threatens the very survival of the dynasty.
Travelling Roman roads through hostile hamlets, Bethany and her companions cross a divided land. Their hunt leads them to Coventry, where the true culprits are unmasked and justice delivered.
With enemies vanquished and Yorkist power secured, the realm prepares for a coronation unlike any before…
- This is the second novel by Rebekah Fanning, the author of Candles and White Roses.
- Rebekah is a passionate medievalist who has spent many years researching the life and times of Richard Duke of York 1411-1460 and his son King Richard III.
- Perfect for fans of Philippa Gregory, Hilary Mantel and Alison Weir.
About the Author
Rebekah Fanning is a passionate medievalist living in Norfolk. She has spent over thirty years researching the life and times of Richard Duke of York 1411-1460 and his son King Richard III 1452-1485. Blood and White Roses is the second book in The Bethany Mortimer Series following Candles and White Roses.
Why would you buy this book
Rebekah explains: “Formally, the Non-Fiction Librarian of the Richard III Society (2001-2008) I had access to a great deal of contemporary and secondary material and when coupled with my extensive (over 30 years) research on Richard, Duke of York 1411-1460. I wanted to share my love of the period in a way that was accessible to all.
Blood and White Roses introduces King Edward IV’s surviving brothers, Richard who became Duke of Gloucester and eventually King Richard III, George, Duke of Clarence and one of the largest and most colourful characters of the medieval world, Richard Neville, Earl of Warwick, also known as Warwick the Kingmaker.”
If you like a good plot, a historical setting with plenty of twists and turns, betrayal, romance, and a surprise ending then Blood and White Roses is just the novel for you. Natalie Key Female First Book reviewer
RELEASE DATE Out now: ISBN: 9781835743836 Price: £9.99
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