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John, Duke of Bedford, grew to manhood fighting for his father, King Henry IV of England, on the wild and lawless Northern Marches. He was a prince of the royal blood, loyal, strong, and the greatest ally that his brotherthe future Henry Vwas to have. Filled with the clash of bitter rivalries and deadly power struggles, this is Georgette Heyer's last and most ambitious novel, bringing to life a character and a period she found irresistibly attractive.
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PRAISE FOR GEORGETTE HEYER
Wonderful characters, elegant, witty writing, perfect period detail, and rapturously romantic. Georgette Heyer achieves what the rest of us only aspire to.
New York Times Book Review
The real charm of the story lies in the vivid portrayal of life in the Middle Ages, the dominance of the church and the character of John whose responsibilities seem heavy for his years. Childhood was short, apparently, in those long-ago times. And Miss Heyer's use of words and expressions is fascinating, a constant reminder of the period and how language changes.
Wichita Falls Times
Miss Heyer was an outstanding storyteller.
Times Literary Supplement
With incredibly extensive scholarship, Miss Heyer tells the drama of an entire era.
Columbus Dispatch
Miss Heyer brings the spirit of the Middle Ages to life in every chapter.
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Synopsis
John, Duke of Bedford, grew to manhood fighting for his father, King Henry IV of England, on the wild and lawless Northern Marches. A prince of the royal blood, he was loyal and strong, the greatest ally that his brother - the future Henry V - was to have. Filled with the clash of bitter rivalries and deadly power struggles, My Lord John was Georgette Heyer's last and most ambitious novel.
Synopsis
Georgette Heyer's final novel, set in her own favorite time period.
With her signature wit, drama and impeccable historical accuracy, Georgette Heyer tells the story of a medieval royal family on the rise. Set in the last days of the reign of Richard II, just before Henry V succeeded him to the throne, the eponymous hero is Henry's brother, John, Duke of Bedford. Heyer brings the medieval world to life, creating a panoramic view of a royal family's intricacies, intrigues and sibling rivalries, along with the everyday lives of the servants, clerics, and vassals in their charge.
PRAISE FOR GEORGETTE HEYER
The real charm of the story lies in the vivid portrayal of life in the Middle Ages, the dominance of the church and the character of John whose responsibilities seem heavy for his years. Childhood was short, apparently, in those long-ago times. And Miss Heyer's use of words and expressions is fascinating, a constant reminder of the period and how language changes.
Wichita Falls Times
Miss Heyer was an outstanding storyteller.
Times Literary Supplement
With incredibly extensive scholarship, Miss Heyer tells the drama of an entire era.
Columbus Dispatch
Miss Heyer brings the spirit of the Middle Ages to life in every chapter.
Best Sellers