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In 1459, England stands on the brink of chaos. The most powerful nobleman in the land, Richard of York, and the weak king, Henry of Lancaster, prepare to settle their differences on the battlefield. As the rule of law breaks down all over England, old scores are being settled.

For a long time, the Elders and the Radcliffes have been, at best, uncomfortable neighbours, but when Ned Elder's father and brother are murdered and his sisters abducted by the Radcliffes, the young knight is forced to flee from his home. With only a few loyal companions, he is hounded across the land by the Radcliffes. His sister Emma is torn from the quiet solitude of her household and forced into marriage, while Eleanor, her wild and beautiful younger sister, is condemned to imprisonment in a remote nunnery. Since neither Ned, nor his sisters, are willing to concede all to the Radcliffes without a fight, an old feud is rekindled.

For the Elders, nothing will ever be the same again.Their fate now will hang not just upon Ned's skill with a sword, but on the courage of his sisters and the girl he loves. Even so, they are young, they make mistakes, and they will need help if they are to survive, for once the feud begins, no-one is safe....

Amid the carnage and misery of the Wars of the Roses, the bitter struggle for survival is played out to its shocking conclusion.

©2012, 2017 Derek Birks (P)2018 Derek Birks
Action & Adventure Historical Mystery, Thriller & Suspense Thriller & Suspense Survival Emotionally Gripping England

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"From the eye-catching cover to the last page, Feud is an exciting story of survival through personal upheaval during a vicious war, where the outcome is not always certain." (Historical Novel Society)

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What can I say...action and adventure check great characters that you can love and hate check.

I don’t often read historical books but wren I do try them I do normally enjoy them and this one will 100% make my
List of historical fiction I like.
This is my first venture into the war of the roses but it will not be my last.
Looking forward to book 2

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An enjoyable and well-presented audiobook showing a superb knowledge of the events of the Wars of the Roses. The story is entertainingly delivered and I would highly recommend this work to any fan of historical fiction. I look forward to more from Derek Birks and Mike Rogers!

Engaging story set in the background of the Wars of the Roses

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I do enjoy a book which is based in a factual time period,but with some fictional characters,it gives the author room to embellish a story,but not too much,as he must remain within the constraints of the historical events, which makes it believable. The author did this really well in this book. I’m looking forward to the next instalment.

Well worth a listen.

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The story was brought vividly to life by the narrator, whose talents brought believable voices from different parts of the world together in such a way that transported me to those lands. Bloodshed, honour, love and family, had me gripping the edge of my seat and willing on the protagonists.

A truly well- written masterpiece, deserving of more than the star allowance I am allowed to give.

I've already begun book two and am as transfixed as ever.

what a captivating & powerful story

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Thoroughly enjoyed listening to this novel and found myself musing on the storyline in between which is a good indication to me that it has captured my interest. I look forward to the next novel.

Compelling listening

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