BOOK 2 OF THE PLANTAGENET LEGACY
By Mercedes Rochelle
If you read A KING UNDER SIEGE, you might remember that we left off just as Richard declared his majority at age 22. He was able to rise above the humiliation inflicted on him during the Merciless Parliament, but the fear that it could happen again haunted him the rest of his life. Ten years was a long time to wait before taking revenge on your enemies, but King Richard II was a patient man. Hiding his antagonism toward the Lords Appellant, once he felt strong enough to wreak his revenge he was swift and merciless. Alas for Richard, he went too far, and in his eagerness to protect his crown Richard underestimated the very man who would take it from him: Henry Bolingbroke.
MY THOUGHTS...
I loved everything about this book, and I mean EVERYTHING! I had picked up Book 1 on NetGalley last year, and when I was given the opportunity to read Book 2, I jumped at the chance. I have to say that this book is even better than the first one!
Richard II is larger-than-life. He brings everything that befalls him onto his own head, which makes this story all the more tragic. He is fearful to the point of insanity, and the author hints that there is a fine line between the two. But despite all his mistakes and his vengeful behaviour, I kinda liked him!
Although the man focus of the story is on Richard, we do meet Henry Bolingbroke (Henry IV) as well. I can understand why Henry did what he did. Talk about a messed up family!
I HIGHLY RECOMMEND this book to anyone interested in the reign of Richard II.
Mercedes Rochelle
Born in St. Louis MO with a degree from University of Missouri, Mercedes Rochelle learned about living history as a re-enactor and has been enamored with historical fiction ever since. A move to New York to do research and two careers ensued, but writing fiction remains her primary vocation. She lives in Sergeantsville, NJ with her husband in a log home they had built themselves.
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