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THE TWO HORNS OF THE MOON: The Life of Harry Hotspur
England 1403: A kingdom torn apart by rebellion. One man called Hotspur fights against his family, his king, and his demons to resurrect a code long since dead. But who will be victorious when the two horns of the moon collide?
Thrown into the mayhem of the Hundred Years War when still a child, Henry Percy is scarred for life. But far from shrinking from his fears, he emerges to become a legend in his own lifetime and the epitome of medieval chivalry.
A MAN ON THE EDGE
Earning the nickname 'Hotspur' due to his impulsive and over-anxious nature, Percy serves a king not fit to rule, a father set on northern dominance, and an England beset with crumbling borders. But his greatest conflict is within himself and the hyperactivity that threatens to destroy him.
His childhood friend Bolingbroke seeks the crown, and when he takes it by force, becoming Henry IV of England, there is a scramble for power. Even Hotspur’s strong-willed wife Elizabeth craves the throne for her family, and Hotspur's uncle, Thomas Percy, has ruthless ambitions to control the kingdom.
A REAL GAME OF THRONES
Beset by political enemies on every side, the result is full-blown rebellion. And when Hotspur is caught in the crossfire he must choose between his chivalric principles and loyalty to his friend the king; choices that will mean thousands may die, including the one person Hotspur seeks to protect.
Thrown into the mayhem of the Hundred Years War when still a child, Henry Percy is scarred for life. But far from shrinking from his fears, he emerges to become a legend in his own lifetime and the epitome of medieval chivalry.
A MAN ON THE EDGE
Earning the nickname 'Hotspur' due to his impulsive and over-anxious nature, Percy serves a king not fit to rule, a father set on northern dominance, and an England beset with crumbling borders. But his greatest conflict is within himself and the hyperactivity that threatens to destroy him.
His childhood friend Bolingbroke seeks the crown, and when he takes it by force, becoming Henry IV of England, there is a scramble for power. Even Hotspur’s strong-willed wife Elizabeth craves the throne for her family, and Hotspur's uncle, Thomas Percy, has ruthless ambitions to control the kingdom.
A REAL GAME OF THRONES
Beset by political enemies on every side, the result is full-blown rebellion. And when Hotspur is caught in the crossfire he must choose between his chivalric principles and loyalty to his friend the king; choices that will mean thousands may die, including the one person Hotspur seeks to protect.
319 pages, Kindle Edition
Published November 30, 2020
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March 2, 2021
A squire narrates the life and times of his master, offering his respect to a knight’s remarkable life.
In this fictionalized retelling of Harry ‘Hotspur’ Percy, the character John Hardyng narrates his master’s life, and through this narration as well as the author’s narrative, the reader experiences the exploits of the greatest knight —Hotspur, who was known for chivalry during the medieval period.
The novel takes readers on a historical journey, from the Percy home in Leconfield Castle’s library, to battles on the borderlands of Scotland. Lords and ladies have ambition, and a knight’s motivation has been forged with impulsive bravery, swordsmanship, and loyalty, but when former friends engage in revolution and civil war to usurp King Henry IV, a fateful battle leaves an indelible mark on the reader.
The story does not conclude after the battle at Hateley Field, but lives on in the further accounting of Hardyng’s long life, which was brilliant, as a notable fact furnished in the novel’s final chapters, earns a meaningful connection to the story.
Andrew Boardman is a historical novelist with several nonfiction novels to his credit. His fictionalized interpretation of Harry ‘Hotspur’ Percy provides ample historical context and character motivation for readers to connect with the story. The prose, especially toward the end of the book, weaves an intense emotional connection to a celebrity knight. The author is an effective storyteller who uses meticulous language and vivid word descriptions, which when combined, honor “the greatest knight”, leaving no doubt that Harry ‘Hotspur’ Percy lived a remarkable, chivalrous life.
The Two Horns of the Moon is recommended for fans of Historical Literature, fiction or nonfiction.
Abby Lane is a Reedsy Discovery Reviewer. The author received this title in exchange for a fair and honest review. The original review will be published on March 19, 2021.
In this fictionalized retelling of Harry ‘Hotspur’ Percy, the character John Hardyng narrates his master’s life, and through this narration as well as the author’s narrative, the reader experiences the exploits of the greatest knight —Hotspur, who was known for chivalry during the medieval period.
The novel takes readers on a historical journey, from the Percy home in Leconfield Castle’s library, to battles on the borderlands of Scotland. Lords and ladies have ambition, and a knight’s motivation has been forged with impulsive bravery, swordsmanship, and loyalty, but when former friends engage in revolution and civil war to usurp King Henry IV, a fateful battle leaves an indelible mark on the reader.
The story does not conclude after the battle at Hateley Field, but lives on in the further accounting of Hardyng’s long life, which was brilliant, as a notable fact furnished in the novel’s final chapters, earns a meaningful connection to the story.
Andrew Boardman is a historical novelist with several nonfiction novels to his credit. His fictionalized interpretation of Harry ‘Hotspur’ Percy provides ample historical context and character motivation for readers to connect with the story. The prose, especially toward the end of the book, weaves an intense emotional connection to a celebrity knight. The author is an effective storyteller who uses meticulous language and vivid word descriptions, which when combined, honor “the greatest knight”, leaving no doubt that Harry ‘Hotspur’ Percy lived a remarkable, chivalrous life.
The Two Horns of the Moon is recommended for fans of Historical Literature, fiction or nonfiction.
Abby Lane is a Reedsy Discovery Reviewer. The author received this title in exchange for a fair and honest review. The original review will be published on March 19, 2021.
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