After a bit of a confusing start the cast of characters could literally have numbered in the hundreds, i got my bearings and found myself swept into the lives of constance despenser and the courts of richard ii and henry iv. Within the fetterlock within the fetterlock by brian wainwright brian wainwright is a prodigiously talented author who brings to vibrant life the characters and complex political events. Suspicious of those around him, he sees plots to steal the throne everywhere. Brian wainwright books list of books by author brian. The adventures of alianore audley within the fetterlock the open fetterlock the adventures of alianore audley.
King of england from the book short history of the english people by jr green. Wendy zollos interview of brian wainwright, author of within the fetterlock. This is first time that the facts of their lives have been assembled all in one place, and is based largely on the research the author did for his novel, within the fetterlock. To make it plain, frustrated falcons is a by product of brian wainwright s historical fiction novel, within the fetterlock, basically being his research notes written up as biographies and published as a booklet under fifty pages long it focuses on the three children of edmund, duke of york edward, constance and richard who played significant roles during the downfall of richard ii and the. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. The blog of brian wainwright, author of within the fetterlock, the adventures of. The year is 96, and king richard ii is without an heir. In the meantime, feel free to contact or follow me via these social sites. Within the fetterlock by brian wainwright, 97809722091, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide.
In kathryn warners book on richard ii i found that in 86 the usual meeting. If its possible to write a major book within the confines of 17th century prison, it should be possible anywhere. Within the fetterlock by brian wainwright trivium publishing. Brian wainwright has a taste for strong characters, and this is probably what makes his books infinitely superior to a lot of the mushy, affectatious tripe that seems to inhabit a lot of historical fiction. Within the fetterlock by brian wainwright is one of the rarest of the rareit takes history and breathes it into life. Im a pretty big tudor nut, and ive read so many books about henry the 8th and his wives. Within the fetterlock livros na amazon brasil 97809722091. Here be dragons by sharon penman, katherine by anya seton, illuminations by gillian polack, within the fetterlock by brian wainwright, and just. Brian wainwright is a novelist with a longstanding interest in the house of york. Brian wainwright author of within the fetterlock goodreads. Brian wainwright s second novel within the fetterlock is an historical family saga that focuses on constance of york, lady le despenser, the only legitimate daughter of edmund of langley, the duke of york. The blog of brian wainwright, author of within the fetterlock, the adventures of alianore audley and. Bewrite books the adventures of alianore audley amazon uk the open fetterlock available in kindle only. Buy adventures of alianore audley book online at best prices in india on.
Edward, his successor, constance, lady despenser and countess of gloucester, and richard, earl of cambridge. Within the fetterlock is one of those rare novels that treats the reader with intelligence. The theme of the book in my concept anyway was loyalty, what it means and how. Mainly about the house of york 851485 their families, friends and servants. Reading within the fetterlock author brian wainwright. Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers.
See all 2 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. Im currently in the process of building a new site. Buy adventures of alianore audley book online at low. Im ready to go back even further, and learn more about how th tudor dynasty was founded, as well as the events that came before. Brian wainwright is the author of within the fetterlock a novel about the life of. Within the fetterlock by brian wainwright 2004, paperback. Thomas despenser and constance are happily married and the kingdom has been relatively peaceful for a number of years. The yorkist fetterlock the usual badge or cognizance of the york family in the early years was the fetterlock, usually with a falcon inside it. Within the fetterlock by brian wainwright, paperback. I want to learn more about the wars of the roses, and 15th. This page is intended as a convenient starting point for anyone who wants to buy my books.
Within the fetterlock is an unusual novel that stand apart from most other works of this genre. Youll love chet the dog, and start to wonder if spencer was a dog in a past life, so well does he understand the canine mind. Brian wainwright archives historical novel society. A great read not your usual true love and battles and a happy ending this is a complicated tale of intrigue, treachery and conspiracy this is not a quick and easy read the cast of characters is large and complicated, it was well into 100 pages before a grasped it. Brian wainwright is the author of within the fetterlock 3.
Review of the book within the fetterlock by brian wainwright, published by trivium publishing, 2004. She had done something quite remarkable for a woman of that. Within the fetterlock tells the story of constance of york, an english princess who lived from circa 75 to 1416. The cognizance of the house of york was a falcon, enclosed wi. Within the fetterlock tells the story of constance of york. In the news business news from send2press newswire. Brian wainwright, author of within the fetterlock, on librarything. Within the fetterlock by brian wainwright librarything. Brian wainwright business profile trivium publishing. Spencer quinn, author of the hilarious mystery dog on it, first in a series about a detective and his dog. So, hmu with your recommendations for fiction and nonfiction based around this time period.
About the author brian wainwright is an english author. Brian wainwright, author of the adventures of alianore audley and within the fetterlock. Buy within the fetterlock by wainwright, brian author paperback mar 2004 paperback by wainwright, brian isbn. Buy within the fetterlock book online at low prices in. Within the fetterlock paperback march 1, 2004 by brian wainwright author visit amazons brian wainwright page. His novels include within the fetterlock about constance of york and the adventures of alianore audley, a lighthearted account of a yorkist intelligence agent. However, the blogger reserves the right to witter on about anything he likes. I think the interest in anne boleyn probably started with the famous keith michell series back in the 70s. The coveted and prestigious brian wainwright how i wish i had written that award for 2019 goes to the late, great and much lamented edith pargeter.
Click to read more about within the fetterlock by brian wainwright. The second novel of brian wainwright, within the fetterlock is a true epic in the true sense of the word an utterly satisfying historical family saga of the type very difficult to find nowadays. In the fifteenth century sir thomas pilkington even obtained. Brian wainwright was fascinated by constance from the first moment he heard of her. Lancastrian yorkists the pilkingtons of pilkington in the 15th century. This site uses cookies to deliver our services, improve performance, for analytics, and if not signed in for advertising. It was longer ago than i care to remember that i found a fleeting reference to her in an obscure book about english political history. General george monck and the siege of dundee blogger.
Brian wainwright is the author of within the fetterlock a novel about the life of constance of york, the cousin of richard ii and henry iv and the adventures of alianore audley a lighthearted novel about a yorkist intelligence agent which is really a parody of the genre. Trivium publishing announces the publication of within the fetterlock, a novel by brian wainwright. Wainwright takes us on a journey into the life of constance of york, daughter of edmund, duke of york. Within the fetterlock is brian wainwright s retelling of the events leading to the deposition of richard ii and the unstable first half of henry ivs reign, centred around constance of york who was married to thomas le despenser, earl of gloucester. I was still at school and hard though it is to believe now it was the subject of a great deal of discussion between classes. While we should strive not to be bigoted, the right kind of bigot often escapes criticism, not least in history. Brian wainwright message board talk about the novels, new and used books that wainwright has written. Buy within the fetterlock book online at best prices in india on. When the exiled rebel henry of lancaster lands in england, it. The cognizance of the house of york was a falcon, enclosed within a fetterlock.
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