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Richard IV: The Last White Rose

by Eric Owen Burke

678 pages; quality trade paperback (softcover); catalogue #06-2222; ISBN 1-4251-0465-7; US$43.00, C$45.53, EUR30.87, £28.50

Prince Richard, imprisoned in the Bloody Tower by his uncle King Richard III, and thought to be murdered there, only to re-emerge years later, to claim by right, his crown.

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Richard IV: The Last White Rose is a masterpiece of historical fiction.

Near the end of the fifteenth century, Richard Plantagenet - one of the two young princes rumoured-to-be murdered in the Tower of London by their uncle, Richard III re-emerged as a stunningly handsome young man seeking arms and monies to usurp the crown from the now King Henry VII, who referred to the would-be royal as "the Perkin Warbeck."

Heir or pretender to the throne?

There has been much scholarly debate around this question, but it remains a mystery. Richard IV presents one plausible identity to this fascinating historical figure. The climatic and compelling ending is not only suprising but alsoheart-rending, as it explores the feelings of those within his wide public sphere of influence as well as his intimate relationships.

While maintaining the people, places,and events of history - the Battle of Bosworth, the War of the Roses, Richard Platagenet's arranged marrage to Katherine Gordon ( cousin of Scotland's James IV) - some have been conjured by the author within a tapestry of beautiful prose,rich dialogue, and plot twists that enhance the breadth of the depiction of Richard Plantagenet-Perkin Warbeck's life, as well as offering insight into the life in general in England and Europe in the late 1400s.

Whether it's the tragic separation from his close companion, Alphonse, or his encounter with Shielogue, the witch with the royal past, Richard IV engrosses the reader in a world of hardship, war, brutality, joviality, profound friendship, and love - all intertwined.

About the Author

The author was born in England, and has lived in Canada since 1968, living in southern Ontario during this time, working mainly in the automotive industry. He has been retired since the late 90's, and enjoys an active life, with his wife and two children.

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