Feud by Derek Birks
It is 1459 and England stands on the brink of the Wars of the Roses. Young Ned Elder, a Yorkshire knight, finds himself caught up in the wars when his family is brutally attacked by a local rival, Lord Radcliffe. For the Elders, nothing will ever be the same again. Ned's sisters, Emma and Eleanor, are abducted and he must find a way to rescue them. With only a few loyal companions, Ned is hounded across the land by the Radcliffes. Ned and his sisters fight back, but they are young and they make mistakes. They will need help if they are to survive, for once the Feud begins, no-one is safe. Ned, his sisters and the girl he loves struggle for survival whilst the brutal civil war rages across the snow-covered battlefield of Towton, where all will be decided. From the eye-catching cover to the last page, Feud is an exciting story of survival through personal upheaval during a vicious war, where the outcome is not always certain. Historical Novel Society.
Birks, Derek: - Derek was born in Hampshire in England but spent his teenage years in Auckland, New Zealand, where he still has strong family ties. On his return to England, after eight years abroad, he read history at Reading University. As long as he can remember, Derek has loved books and he always wanted to write. By the age of 17, he was writing stories, songs, poetry - in fact virtually anything. Inevitably, after university, work and family life took precedence and for many years he taught history in a secondary school. Though he enjoyed teaching immensely, he also found a creative outlet in theatrical activities: stage-managing musicals and outdoor Shakespeare, including a performance of Henry VIII for the Queen's Silver Jubilee in 1977 at Windsor Castle. In 2010 Derek took early retirement from his teaching career to concentrate on writing. He aims to write action-packed fiction, rooted in accurate history. Though he is interested in everything historical, his particular favourite is the late medieval period. His 4-book series, entitled Rebels and Brothers, is set during the Wars of the Roses and he has now embarked on another Wars of the Roses series: The Craft of Kings. Apart from his writing, he enjoys travelling - often to carry out research for his books - and also spends his time gardening, walking and taking part in archaeological digs.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781910944004 |
| ISBN 10 | 1910944009 |
| Title | Feud |
| Author | Derek Birks |
| Series | Wars Of The Roses |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Derek Birks |
| Year published | 2015-06-20 |
| Number of pages | 556 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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