by Ian Mortimer
First published 2003
Sir Roger Mortimer, a renowned knight, is imprisoned in the Tower of London for treason against King Edward II. As he awaits his fate, Mortimer reflects on the events that led him to this moment - a tangled web of ambition, deception, and the fight for control of the English throne. Caught between his loyalty to the crown and his own thirst for power, Mortimer must navigate a treacherous political landscape, forging alliances and making dangerous enemies. With the fate of the kingdom hanging in the balance, Mortimer must confront the consequences of his actions and the true cost of betrayal.
Genres: historical, historical-fiction, political-thriller, historical-drama
Vibes: atmospheric, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, political-machinations
246 pages · Hardcover · Jonathan Cape