Wars of the Roses: Trinity: Book 2

This is as well written as the first book in the series and the characters, their speech and behaviour, thoughts and interactions are completely believable for people of their social position in a medieval society.The plot is interesting and proceeds at a reasonable pace and with a very in-period atmosphere.The main plot details are pretty historically accurate, but there are some strange historical inaccuracies. First almost everyone is described as armoured in chainmail or mail shirts. But that was armour that was current only up until about the 12th century. By the time of the Wars of the Roses in the 15th century knights and men at arms wore full plate armour and even some archers would have had a plate cuirass. Second there are a lot of axes used - but the weapons actually used most in this period were piercing swords and daggers - many of which didn't even have any blade, as a blade couldn't cut steel plate, and warhammers with spiked heads to pierce armour.Then there are the Scots, who are described as wearing saffron knee length garments - which would be more like those the Picts wore a century before. The Scots are also described as having longhouses and speaking Scots Gaelic. But most lowland Scots (with the exception of Galwegians in Galloway) spoke Scots, which was a dialect of English. And longhouses were only common in the highlands.On a minor point the Duke of York at one point in the book is thinking about how his invasion against the Lanacastrians by sea will target London just as Julius Caesar's did. But London was only founded as the Roman colony of Londinium after the Emperor Claudius' invasion in 43AD.These inaccuracies don't completely ruin the book - most of them don't affect the main plot, though the wrong armour and weapons do make it a bit harder to feel the atmosphere for anyone who knows the history of them.

cant fault seller its the book its self im not keen on,having read the ceaser and gengis series had high expections for this but I feel that because the historical content is so well documented the main characters don't have a chance to become "fleshy",also too many characters with similar names was constantly going back to title page for reference.much prefer phillipa Gregory war of the roses series

Another brilliant tale from the master of the genre, This second volume in the Wars of the Roses concerns Henry VI, Richard of York, Salisbury and Warwick who fight to rule England. But Henry's queen, Margaret is proof that there were very strong women in the past that could and did shape the world they lived in. Wonderful Tale brilliantly researched, and looking to get better and better as the tale unfolds.

Living history. Very well written. I always wanted to know more about the War of the Roses and this series of books tells the story in spectacular fashion. It is broadly accurate, and where a few liberties are taken the author explains why in his excellent notes. Very readable. Full of action and intrigue with characters who come alive.

Having read the first book of Conn Igguilden‘s ’Wars of the Roses‘ series in record time, I had to buy the second book, ’Trinity‘. Conn Igguilden captures the wars of the roses with masterful accuracy. His historical fiction novels are not only a great read but also great education about influential historical times. ’Trinity‘ is no exception, a great read. You‘ll be unable to put it down.