The Wars of the Roses

by Alison Weir

First published 1995

The House of Lancaster and the House of York wage a protracted war for control of the British monarchy. Ruthless nobles, mad kings, and fierce queens collide in a conflict that will forever alter the course of England's history. As armies march on London and old dynasties crumble, the fate of the kingdom hangs in the balance.

Genres: historical, historical-fiction, war, historical-drama

Vibes: atmospheric, emotional, suspenseful

Tropes: political-intrigue, power-struggle

Setting: Great Britain

Period: Wars of the Roses, 1455-1485

462 pages · Hardcover · Ballantine Books

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