This Son of York, Anne Easter Smith
This Son of York, Anne Easter Smith
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This Son of York
A novel of Richard III

Author: Anne Easter Smith

Narrator: Chris Humphreys

Unabridged: 19 hr 22 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 12/02/2021

Includes: Bonus Material Bonus Material Included


Synopsis

Never has a king created such controversy down the centuries as Richard III, whose remains were recently unearthed under a car park in Leicester. This discovery and subsequent analysis of the skeleton inspired this meticulously researched, yet lovingly crafted, story of Richard’s short life. Anne Easter Smith has studied this king and his period for several decades and has given us a compelling and real portrait of a three-dimensional man of his time—neither saint nor Shakespeare’s monster. Richard was known as a loyal brother, compassionate king, faithful husband, and courageous warrior, all the while hiding his cruel scoliosis. This Son of York’s themes are about duty and loyalty, but they also incorporate love, passion, tragic loss and a king’s caring for the common man.For more about Anne, her 5 other books in the same period (published by Simon and Schuster), short videos, links to photos, etc., see http://www.anneeasstersmith.com

Reviews

Goodreads review by Terry on January 04, 2020

This was my first Anne Easter Smith novel, but it won't be my last. Ms. Smith has done years of research for her books and has an expertise in the time periods of which she writes. This novel didn't read like a dusty old historical tome, but rather like a living, breathing work, in which the reader i......more

Goodreads review by Sandra on January 08, 2022

Anne Easter Smith is a wonderful writer of historical fiction. She knows her history and — most importantly — how to bring a story to life. Her latest novel, THIS SON OF YORK, is a vivid and truly gripping novel about Richard III. The audible edition is beautifully narrated by actor and author Chris......more

Goodreads review by Amy on November 12, 2019

I can't tell you how good it feels to have my nose in an Anne Easter Smith book again! I first fell in love with Smith's Richard III in her first book, A Rose for the Crown. It's one of those books that stayed with me throughout the years and I always recommend it when I get the chance. I also loved......more

Goodreads review by Nursebookie on April 04, 2020

Ever since I heard about the discovery of King Richard III grave in the car park back in the summer of 2012 in Leicester, I have been so fascinated by his story for a King that ruled England for only two tumultuous years. His reputation is as divisive and controversial as the legacy that remains in......more

Goodreads review by Pauline on November 18, 2020

The Richard III in this book is definitely not Richard the romantic hero, but a guilt ridden, self loathing Richard. Although the portrait of Richard is ably rendered, there are several reasons for giving it 3, not 5 stars: -Richard as a boy is a bit too precocious. The seven-year old Richard pepper......more