The master of historical fiction, Conn Iggulden, retells one of the most brutal, bloody civil wars in English history, in the FIRST INSTALMENT of his Wars of the Roses series. n n King Henry V - the great Lion of England - is long dead. n n In 1437 his gentle son comes of age and takes the throne. Frail in body and mind, King Henry VI is dependent on his supporters to run his kingdom. n n Richard, Duke of York, however, believes that without a strong king England will fall. His fears seem justified as English power comes under threat from France, and discontent and rebellion spread at home. n n On the counsel of his advisers, Henry marries the young princess Margaret of Anjou, in order to forge an alliance with France - but is it too late? n n As the storm clouds gather, King Henry and his queen are besieged abroad and at home. n Who can save the throne? Who will save the kingdom? n n Stormbird is followed by Trinity, also available from Penguin Random House UK. Perfect for fans of Bernard Cornwell, Ken Follett and Hilary Mantel. n n Praise for Conn Iggulden: n n This is energetic, competent stuff; Iggulden knows his material and his audience Independent n n Iggulden is in a class of his own when it comes to epic, historical fiction Daily Mirror n n Iggulden...tells an absolutely cracking story The Times n