Sons of the Blood: New World Rising Series: New World Rising Series Book 1 Hardcover – 28 July 2016

This 1st volume of the "New World Rising" series is a most remarkable and exciting book.First of all the book has been thoroughly researched historically and wonderfully explained within the author's note.Besides that at the end of the book it contains a well defined character list, and whether they are real or fictional they feature all in their own kind lifelike way, and thus making this thrilling book such a joy to read.Last but not least, at the beginning of the book you'll find two beautifully drawn maps of Britain and Western Europe in the 15th Century.Storytelling is of a very good quality, for the author has managed in her own kind of fashion to make this a wonderful gripping tale where real human emotions and devotions come to the forefront, by simply showing us how the characters really feel, live and act within this tale.The story is set, in my opinion and by reading the author's note, as from the year AD 1483 until AD 1485, and it really starts off after the death of King Edward IV, and when Jack Wynter, bastard son, mercenary soldier and keeper of a powerful secret, is forced to head back to England from Seville, where he has lived for some years, to try to help his father Sir Thomas Vaughan, who's been arrested for treason.What follows is a fascinating tale in which Jack Wynter has to deal with a world of intrigue, corruption, mystery and war, besides that he has to deal with the taunts and attempts on his life by his vengeful half-brother Harry, and to survive within this dangerous and foul world he must find the strength and believe if he wants to overcome all these ordeals.Highly recommended, for this book is for certain "A Very Gripping Opening Scene"!

Brilliant book from this highly acclaimed author, it grips you right from page one so that before you know where you are you have read half the book. A great alternative to the much spoken about event in history and the speculation of what really happened to the two princes locked in the Tower of London. I love how the author offers an alternative story within this great historical period, her vivid description of how the every day person was living during these troubled times. I loved reading this and am eagerly awaiting the delivery man with book two of this awesome tale.

Got into Robyn Young after reading her Insurrection Trilogy about Robert the Bruce (Recommend).She has a brilliant way of telling the story interweaving different storylines in the same chapter without overload or confusion.The story of Richard III is presented superbly and she introduces a different yet plausible perspective around the two princes in the Tower. She also made me consider Henry Tudor in a different way, and I love writers that challenge thinking.Robyn Young is now up there in my top 3 Historical Fiction writers.But don’t just take my word for it!

Having never read any of Robyn Youngs books, this came highly recommended from a book review. As I love anything set around 12th to the 15th Century I could not resist. Excellent read, lots of great facts as well as a great story line. Thoroughly enjoyed, a little gory in places, but then hey it was around then. Richard is neither depicted as evil or good, possibly a little sad and gullible. I look forward to the extent book.

Very impressed by this author. She's taken a well-worn theme and given it a new twist, keeps you guessing. But not only is the plot gripping, the language she tells it in is first class. Not one wasted word but the compact, neatly-structured sentences evoke vividly the sights, sounds and smells of a meticulously researched medieval world. Such a pleasure to find a new really good writer.

Very good bok, basis of historical fact couched in fiction.I only wish they would permit DNA testing of the White Tower remains, & solve the mystery of whom they belong to.Have to admit I like the idea of one escaping!This is the first Robyn Young book i have read, but it definitely be the last

There are so many characters i completely lost track. A sensible thing would be to jot them on a piece of paper as you read them maybe you can keep up.

I was disappointed to find 'Christmas 2016' written at the top of one of the blank pages and a lable on the spine with £1.50 written on the spine.