My Lord John : A Tale of Intrigue, Honor and the Rise of a King

There are heroes and villains but only one king... 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 brother—the future Henry V—was 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. Bonus reading group guide available inside 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." Best Sellers Title Page ......Page 4 Copyright ......Page 5 Contents......Page 6 Preface......Page 8 The Characters......Page 10 Part I: Richard the Redeless ......Page 16 1......Page 18 2......Page 20 3......Page 25 4......Page 29 5......Page 32 6......Page 36 7......Page 39 8......Page 41 9......Page 43 1......Page 48 2......Page 53 3......Page 57 4......Page 59 1......Page 62 2......Page 66 3......Page 70 4......Page 76 1......Page 82 2......Page 84 3......Page 88 4......Page 91 5......Page 93 6......Page 98 1......Page 102 2......Page 104 3......Page 106 4......Page 109 5......Page 111 6......Page 115 7......Page 118 1......Page 120 2......Page 123 3......Page 126 4......Page 129 Part II: The Unquiet Time ......Page 134 1......Page 136 2......Page 141 3......Page 147 1......Page 152 2......Page 153 3......Page 158 4......Page 161 5......Page 164 6......Page 167 1......Page 170 2......Page 173 3......Page 175 4......Page 177 5......Page 180 6......Page 181 1......Page 186 2......Page 189 3......Page 194 4......Page 195 1......Page 198 2......Page 200 3......Page 205 4......Page 207 5......Page 211 6......Page 213 Part III: The Lord Warden ......Page 216 1......Page 218 2......Page 223 3......Page 226 1......Page 234 2......Page 237 3......Page 239 4......Page 243 1......Page 250 2......Page 254 3......Page 261 1......Page 266 2......Page 269 3......Page 277 4......Page 280 5......Page 288 6......Page 291 1......Page 302 2......Page 305 3......Page 311 4......Page 317 1......Page 324 2......Page 329 3......Page 334 4......Page 336 5......Page 344 Part IV: Prince Excellent ......Page 350 1......Page 352 2......Page 358 3......Page 366 4......Page 372 5......Page 376 6......Page 383 1......Page 386 2......Page 388 3......Page 394 1......Page 404 2......Page 407 3......Page 411 1......Page 418 2......Page 423 3......Page 428 4......Page 436 5......Page 443 Historical Note ......Page 446 The House of Plantagenet and Its Branches ......Page 452 Glossary......Page 455 Reading Group Guide......Page 460 About the Author......Page 465 Back Cover ......Page 466 The reigns, deaths, and ruthless struggle for power of Richard II and his cousin Henry IV is viewed through the eyes of Henry's youngest son, John of Lancanster. John, Duke of Bedford--very human, very powerful, intensely virile--he is an unforgettable figure in England's most turbulent and bawdy era. He grew to manhood fighting for his father, King Henry IV of England, on the wild and lawless Northern Marches. A prince of Royal blood, loyal and strong, he was the greatest ally that his brother - the future Henry V - was to have. Master of court intrigue, perilously close to the awesome responsibilities of the Crown, he remained a full-blooded young Englishman--an unrestrained lover, an unbridled seeker of adventure and pleasure. 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