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Loyaulte: Stories of King Richard III: Tales of the White Boar 2
Loyaulte: Stories of King Richard III. (Tales of the White Boar II)
Anthology of fiction about the Last Plantagenet King, set in his earlier days before he took the throne.
The Seventh Son--Richard's birth at Fotheringay Castle; the travail of his mother Cecily Neville, who, as we are told by chroniclers could not birth him 'uncut'. Her seventh son and her last child that lived to be an adult.
Exile--Edward IV goes into exile in Burgundy with his loyal brother Richard, who has just turned eighteen.The loneliness of being away in a time of uncertainty; a situation that contrasts the personalities of the two York brothers.
The Healing Waters of Malvern--Richard Duke of Gloucester and his wife Anne visit their lands at Malvern Chase.Anne expresses a desire to visit the priory of St Giles but does not tell her husband why. What secret can she be hiding? What memories of the past?
Anthology of fiction about the Last Plantagenet King, set in his earlier days before he took the throne.
The Seventh Son--Richard's birth at Fotheringay Castle; the travail of his mother Cecily Neville, who, as we are told by chroniclers could not birth him 'uncut'. Her seventh son and her last child that lived to be an adult.
Exile--Edward IV goes into exile in Burgundy with his loyal brother Richard, who has just turned eighteen.The loneliness of being away in a time of uncertainty; a situation that contrasts the personalities of the two York brothers.
The Healing Waters of Malvern--Richard Duke of Gloucester and his wife Anne visit their lands at Malvern Chase.Anne expresses a desire to visit the priory of St Giles but does not tell her husband why. What secret can she be hiding? What memories of the past?
- GenresHistorical Fiction
64 pages, Kindle Edition
Published January 21, 2015
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About the author
J.P. Reedman
105 books167 followersBorn in Canada, J.P. Reedman has been a UK resident for over 30 years. She has been writing since the age of 5, and preferred genres are fantasy and historical (or a mixture of both.) Interests are British history and prehistory, especially the neolithic and bronze ages, archaeology, anthropology and features of the countryside. She is author of the STONEHENGE SAGA a novel that places the legends of King Arthur back into the bronze age, and a number of works about King Richard III, including the epic, I RICHARD PLANTAGENET, which, with both parts combined, is over 250,000 words long and written from Richard's first person perspective. She is also the author of the bestselling medieval novel, MY FAIR LADY, about the little known Queen, Eleanor of Provence which is first in an ongoing series about lesser-known medieval noblewoman. 13 SO FAR!
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June 30, 2015
This second installment of short stories by JP Reedman was even more enjoyable than the first and is building up some excitement about reading her full length novel featuring Richard III. My only disappointment was with the nature of the short stories, ending too soon when I wanted to read more.
Three stories are included in this short Kindle book.
Seventh Son relates the experience of Cecily Neville when she gives birth to Richard. Exile details the escapades of Richard and his brother, Edward IV, when they are forced to flee England after Warwick and Clarence betray them. Each of these stories demonstrated the author's knowledge of the time period, creating believable characterizations and scenes.
The Healing Waters of Malvern is the final, and my favorite, short story in this collection. Told from Anne Neville's point of view, we get an idea of what it would have been like for her to be shuffled from side to side in England's dynastic wars by her father. Forced to marry the son of one she has grown up believing was the enemy, Anne may be physically frail but she shows that she has the inner strength of a York warrior. I enjoyed this story and the unique details and point of view used in it.
This collection did not include the fantasy elements that were heavily featured in the first collection, which is probably a significant reason why I enjoyed it more. I look forward to reading more from this author.
Three stories are included in this short Kindle book.
Seventh Son relates the experience of Cecily Neville when she gives birth to Richard. Exile details the escapades of Richard and his brother, Edward IV, when they are forced to flee England after Warwick and Clarence betray them. Each of these stories demonstrated the author's knowledge of the time period, creating believable characterizations and scenes.
The Healing Waters of Malvern is the final, and my favorite, short story in this collection. Told from Anne Neville's point of view, we get an idea of what it would have been like for her to be shuffled from side to side in England's dynastic wars by her father. Forced to marry the son of one she has grown up believing was the enemy, Anne may be physically frail but she shows that she has the inner strength of a York warrior. I enjoyed this story and the unique details and point of view used in it.
This collection did not include the fantasy elements that were heavily featured in the first collection, which is probably a significant reason why I enjoyed it more. I look forward to reading more from this author.
March 22, 2021
Loyaulte: Stories of King Richard III
J P Reedman
Another excellent anthology of Ricardian inspired short stories. Well worth the read!
“The Seventh Son of York”
Told from the point of view of Cecily Neville as she gives birth to her seventh and last son, who is named Richard after his father. Knowing that little Richard is the last of her many children, she is relieved that this one will not grow up having to worry about wearing the crown of kingship.
“Exile”
Seventeen-year-old Richard accompanies his brother Edward into exile in Burgundy, following a revolt led by their one-time ally, the Earl of Warwick.
“The Healing Springs of Malvern”
A story of Anne Neville, daughter of the Earl of Warwick – “The Kingmaker”.
J P Reedman
Another excellent anthology of Ricardian inspired short stories. Well worth the read!
“The Seventh Son of York”
Told from the point of view of Cecily Neville as she gives birth to her seventh and last son, who is named Richard after his father. Knowing that little Richard is the last of her many children, she is relieved that this one will not grow up having to worry about wearing the crown of kingship.
“Exile”
Seventeen-year-old Richard accompanies his brother Edward into exile in Burgundy, following a revolt led by their one-time ally, the Earl of Warwick.
“The Healing Springs of Malvern”
A story of Anne Neville, daughter of the Earl of Warwick – “The Kingmaker”.
October 9, 2022
Entertaining
More short stories about Richard III and even one about Anne Neville. They are precise in their telling and a nice quick read.
More short stories about Richard III and even one about Anne Neville. They are precise in their telling and a nice quick read.
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