{"product_id":"stormbird-9780718196349","title":"Stormbird","description":"\u003cp\u003e • Author(s): Conn Iggulden\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher Imprint: Penguin Books Ltd\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe master of historical fiction, Conn Iggulden, retells one of the most brutal, bloody civil wars in English history, in the FIRST INSTALMENT\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb\u003e of his \u003ci\u003eWars of the Roses\u003c\/i\u003e series.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e King Henry V - the great Lion of England - is long dead.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e In 1437 his gentle son comes of age and takes the throne. Frail in body and mind, King Henry VI is dependent on his supporters to run his kingdom.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e Richard, Duke of York, however, believes that without a strong king England will fall. His fears seem justified as English power comes under threat from France, and discontent and rebellion spread at home.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e On the counsel of his advisers, Henry marries the young princess Margaret of Anjou, in order to forge an alliance with France - but is it too late? \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e As the storm clouds gather, King Henry and his queen are besieged abroad and at home. \u003cbr\u003e Who can save the throne? Who will save the kingdom?\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003ci\u003eStormbird \u003c\/i\u003eis followed by \u003ci\u003eTrinity\u003c\/i\u003e, also available from Penguin Random House UK. Perfect for fans of Bernard Cornwell, Ken Follett and Hilary Mantel. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003cb\u003ePraise for Conn Iggulden: \u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e 'This is energetic, competent stuff; Iggulden knows his material and his audience' \u003ci\u003eIndependent \u003c\/i\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e 'Iggulden is in a class of his own when it comes to epic, historical fiction' \u003ci\u003eDaily Mirror \u003c\/i\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e 'Iggulden...tells an absolutely cracking story' \u003ci\u003eThe Times \u003c\/i\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Penguin Books Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":45086530633879,"sku":"9780718196349","price":560.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0666\/3471\/1191\/files\/9780718196349.webp?v=1767639239","url":"https:\/\/atlanticbooks.com\/products\/stormbird-9780718196349","provider":"Atlantic Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}