'Robyn Young realistically evokes the brutal world of the late fifteenth century, and interweaves a gripping tale with a highly original take on Richard III and the Princes in the Tower. Provocative and grounded upon impressive research, this is historical fiction of a high calibre. More, please!' Alison Weir 1483: A secret war is born... Jack Wynter is trapped in sun-baked Seville, sent there by his father with a locked box he's been told to guard with his life. A vital task, or just a ruse to get an illegitimate son out of the country? But, then, when his father is arrested for treason, Jack finds himself at the heart of a deadly conspiracy. Seeking answers to the mystery he has inherited, Jack returns to England, where his half-brother, Harry, broods bitterly over their father's apparent preference for a bastard son and young Prince Edward is due to become king... unless his uncle, Richard of Gloucester, makes a play for the throne. Jack Wynter is coming home, to a realm of danger, intrigue and war. Somehow, he is connected to a secret that stretches across Europe, and beyond. A secret with the power to kill him - or make him. Sons of the Blood is the first in an epic new series from the Sunday Times bestselling author. Look out for part two, Court of Wolves . Read more
J**Y
Another Great Beginning
This is another great book by Robyn Young. I am a great lover of historical fiction and this one flows well with the others that she has written. It is pretty obvious that this will be another trilogy and I am looking forward with immense anticipation for the next book in the series.
D**U
Young writes like an old pro!
Young's first two series were amazingly-entertaining reads, and this promises to be more of the same! Thank you!
L**N
Five Stars
this book was in wonderful condition...i have truly enjoyed having it and reading it...thank you so much
W**S
Five Stars
Robyn Young has become one of my favorite authors. Her attention to historic detail is truly impressive.
P**R
but if is like her other writings about the Templars and the fight ...
I have not read yet, but if is like her other writings about the Templars and the fight for freedom of the Scots vs England. I should enjoyvery much. So far I have found her to be a top notch writer.
C**T
A Very Gripping Opening Scene!
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"!
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