The Battle for England
Wars of the Magna Carta #1
by Austin Hernon
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Pub Date Nov 29 2018 | Archive Date Dec 19 2018
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Description
The Magna Carta was supposed to bring peace. Instead, the crown is once more under threat…
England, 1216
King John has lost the English dukedoms of Normandy and Brittany, and the counties of Aquitaine, Poitou, and Anjou, to Philip of France.
He has been excommunicated by Pope Innocent III and though he was been persuaded into signing the Magna Carta by his nobles, he has now reneged on his promises.
The people are in uproar and the English barons have contacted the French Prince Louis to cross over the Channel and take charge of a new ‘civil’ war in England. Dover Castle is soon under siege, and the south of England is in revolt.
Attention turns towards the Midlands, where, sitting proud on its ridge, stands the mighty citadel of Lincoln. Lincoln and its nearby supporting fortress of Laxton are in the hands of two redoubtable women: Nicholaa of Lincoln, and Matilda of Laxton, both hereditary Keepers of the King’s Forest.
Nicholaa and Matilda must hold firm: the central defence of England rests upon their shoulders…
Available Editions
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Featured Reviews
Librarian 431790
A good historical fiction, I found this book entertaining and engaging.
It's quite fast paced, well researched and sometimes it's like reading a history book more than fiction.
I liked the characters and the plot.
I look forward to reading next instalment in this series.
Recommended!
Many thanks to Sapere Books and Netgalley for this ARC
Reviewer 246080
I really enjoyed this book, it tells the story of the death of king John and the invasion of the French from several different subjects which I feel enhanced the story. I found it well researched and a joy to read can't wait for the next one. I highly recommend it to any lover of historical fiction
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