The Usurper King: Book 3 of The Plantagenet Legacy

Description: First, he led his own uprising. Then he captured a forsaken king. Henry had no intention of taking the crown for himself; it was given to him by popular acclaim. Alas, it didn't take long to realize that that having the kingship was much less rewarding than striving for it. Only three months after his coronation, Henry IV had to face a rebellion led by Richard's disgruntled favorites. Repressive measures led to more discontent. His own supporters turned against him, demanding more than he could give. The haughty Percies precipitated the Battle of Shrewsbury which nearly cost him the throne—and his life.To make matters worse, even after Richard II's funeral, the deposed monarch was rumored to be in Scotland, planning his return. The man just wouldn't stay down and malcontents wanted him back. REVIEWS: "I've read many of Rochelle's books now, and this one was a personal favorite. Much attention was given to the overall character of Henry IV and though he was the "Usurper King", it made him likeable, approachable, and frankly--heroic. Had I been an English subject at the time, I would have been cheering the man on, after living under the tyrannical and faulty rule of King Richard!" The Journalist "The Usurper King has everything you'd expect from a book by Ms. Rochelle: intrigue, cunning, betrayal, loss, and love. All of the characters are fully rounded out, and Ms. Rochelle allows us to see into their minds, and to understand the reasons for their actions. The research is impeccable, with historically accurate details which really bring this tumultuous period of English history to life. I could smell the roasted boar and candles in the room with me!" K.A. Evans "This is the first time I have read any books by Mercedes Rochelle, but it won't be the last!! I must say, she has an impeccable talent for providing in-depth research, bordering on a non-fiction style, flawlessly with the necessary elements of fiction. The dialogue was natural, and she gave you well-rounded characters, fleshing out these historical figures so that you felt you were actually standing in the room with them in their time period." The Hist Fic Chic

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