This Son of York
A novel of Richard III

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

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

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

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

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