The Princes in the Tower96 reviews Alison Weir Ballantine Books, 1995 Weir provides a watertight case of the guilt of Richard III + Sad + The Princes in the Tower recounts the murders of King Edward V and his brother the Duke of York in the Tower of London + Case against Richard III Laid out Clearly             The Rose of York: Love & War33 reviews Sandra Worth End Table Books, 2003 Richard III: History made fun... + A gift tied up with a ribbon. + novel + Great introduction to the Ricardian viewpoint             Richard III: Life & Times (Life & Times Series)3 reviews Anthony Cheetham Welcome Rain, 1998 Easy-to-read overview of the life of Richard III + My kingdom for a fair read of a reviled regent. + The Gruesome Uncle The book is a good start for anyone interested in learning more about Richard III. It's enjoyable - reading more like a novel than a history text. Moreover, the book is filled with black-and-white as well as color illustrations with brief descriptions of their significance to Richard or the times. ...             Richard the Third18 reviews Paul Murray Kendall W. W. Norton & Company, 1975 The man and the statesman + The life of Richard III: The short and violent life of the White Boar who was the last white rose of Yorkist rule over England + `Loyaulte me lie' + Objective biography of Richard III + Bloody brilliant...             Good King Richard?: An Account of Richard III and His Reputation (Biography & Memoirs)3 reviews Jeremy Potter Constable and Robinson, 1994 If only all historians were like the late Jeremy Potter... + Excellent book + Extraordinary! One of the greatest pleasures in reading is suddenly finding out books that are absolutely flawless. That moment of realisation that there is nothing wrong with a book is what makes me keep on reading, and reading, and reading. "Good King Richard?" is such a book. It will keep you interested, ...             Wars of the Roses: Peace and Conflict in 15th Century England2 reviews John Gillingham Phoenix Press, 2005 Immensely readable, intriguing military/political history + well written and thoughtful I'm a medieval history enthusiast, but my expertise is in an entirely different subject. As a non-historian, I found Gillingham's book intriguing and easy to read. I am more interested in the times - life, society, politics - than in the battles and military strategy. But while the book does ...             The Founding (Morland Dynasty)9 reviews Cynthia Harrod-Eagles Little, Brown Book Group, 1981 British historical fiction series beginning with the Wars of the Roses ... + First in a series + An enjoyable series + Intelligent historical fiction             Richard III (Folger Shakespeare Library)7 reviews William Shakespeare Washington Square Press, 2004 Classic Shakespeare (i.e., sheer genius) + Portrait of a villain as an old man + Fast and Easy It may not be Hamlet, but Richard III is still one of the finest works of literature ever created, in any medium. It's a classic piece of Shakespearian (and therefore, literary) character development, full of irony, wordplay, nuance, tension, imagery, and jaw-dropping poetic virtuosity. ...             The Murders of Richard III17 reviews Elizabeth Peters Avon, 2004 "Richard" not as stellar as others in the series. Reviewer : Renee S. NYC + Great Ricardian thriller When I was in college -many years ago -my assigned topic for an English History term paper was to read Josephine Tey's book "The Daughter of Time" and research all her references and sources to see whether she had actually proved her claim that Richard III was actually innocent of the ...             The Daughter of Time136 reviews Josephine Tey Touchstone, 1995 WHAT IS TRUTH + A brilliant concept + Witty, dynamic and uncomplicated Author Elizabeth MacKintosh, wrote under the pseudonym of Josephine Tey. She died in 1952 but her unique talent continues to entertain and enlighten her readers with her unusual mystery scenarios. With Daughter of Time she invites us to join the team of a 20th century Scotland Yard inspector Alan ...             Broken Sword1 review Rhoda Edwards Manor Books, 1978 A favorable accounting of Richard III as king ... Subtitled A Novel of the Reign of Richard III, The Broken Sword opens shortly before the death of Edward IV in 1483 and ends with Richard's death in 1485. It portrays Richard III in a favorable light. It re-creates the conflict he must have experienced upon hearing Edward's last wish that he take ...             Richard III and the Princes in the Tower2 reviews A.J. Pollard Sutton Publishing, 2002 Well written and gorgeous to look at + One of the first books I'd recommend on the subject Pollard gives an excellent discussion and history of his subject, thorough and clearly written. Much of the material can be found in any book on the subject, but some of it cannot, particularly his discussion of a popular play of the Babes in the Wood and its influence on Shakespeare's version of ...             The Seventh Son1 review Reay Tannahill Headline Review, 2002 A good read about a controversial king Richard III is a figure without whom historical novelists would surely be lost. I'm happy to report I enjoyed this novel better than most about this king. Tannahill's novel picks up shortly after the battle of Tewkesbury, with Richard and his brother George fighting over the Warwick inheritance, ...             Crown of Roses2 reviews Valerie Anand Headline Book Publishing, 1996 CROWN OF ROSES is NOT Valerie Anand's best work... I've really enjoyed all of Valerie Anand's historical fiction novels until now. This book was not the same caliber as her other novels have been (THE DISPUTED CROWN, KING OF THE WOOD, THE NORMAN PRETENDER & GILDENFORD). As I read these books the pages fairly flew by. However, that is not the case ...             Portrait of an Unknown Woman: A Novel21 reviews Vanora Bennett William Morrow, 2007 Stunning Historical Fiction + An extraordinary first novel + History/Mystery Enter Tudor England in 1527 to meet a portraitist Hans Holbein as he arrives in the home of Sir Thomas More. His painting reveals secrets--disclosed years later. You'll enjoy following Meg Giggs, More's adopted daughter, and meeting the other characters set in a time of mayhem. This is an ...             Sunne in Splendour144 reviews Sharon Kay Penman Ballantine Books, 1990 Bravo! + Great story of Edward IV and Richard III + Impressive + A Wonderful Read + The Sunne in Splendour             To prove a villain Guy M Townsend Perseverance Press, 1985 "'To Prove a Villain' is right on target, an absorbing mystery and a well-aimed shot at history/mystery buffs who seek to revise the reputation of Richard III. A solid amateur sleuth tracking a killer down mean streets and campus pathways proves that academics can be both clever and human."--Jane S. Bakerman, Indiana State University             Brief History of the Wars of the Roses2 reviews Desmond Seward Robinson Publishing, 2007 Helpful Primer + Intriguing account of several lesser known people during the Wars of the Roses ... With all the books available offering a comprehensive examination of the Wars of the Roses, it was only a matter of time before a helpful primer was written. This "Brief History" is just that, a sort of "Wars of the Roses for Dummies." Fortunately, it is lively and well-written, with a pace ...             Broken Sword1 review Rhoda Edwards Manor Books, 1978 A favorable accounting of Richard III as king ... Subtitled A Novel of the Reign of Richard III, The Broken Sword opens shortly before the death of Edward IV in 1483 and ends with Richard's death in 1485. It portrays Richard III in a favorable light. It re-creates the conflict he must have experienced upon hearing Edward's last wish that he take ...             Portrait of an Unknown Woman: A Novel21 reviews Vanora Bennett William Morrow, 2007 Stunning Historical Fiction + An extraordinary first novel + History/Mystery Enter Tudor England in 1527 to meet a portraitist Hans Holbein as he arrives in the home of Sir Thomas More. His painting reveals secrets--disclosed years later. You'll enjoy following Meg Giggs, More's adopted daughter, and meeting the other characters set in a time of mayhem. This is an ...