Rebellion

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A captivating new novel continuing the dramatic story of Margaret Beaufort, the woman who gave birth to the Tudor dynasty Using original documents and extracts from medieval chronicles, this novel tells the story of the rise of the Tudor dynasty, from Lancastrian defeat at the battle of Towton, to Henry Tudor's victory at Bosworth Field. It is also the story of Margaret Beaufort, who as history progresses moves from being a peripheral figure, dominated by political power games, to a key player. Separated from her son in his infancy, she takes increasingly dangerous steps to get him back - ultimately orchestrating a series of rebellions against Richard III, and becoming implicated in the deaths of the Princes in the Tower. Devoted mother, or ruthless and dangerous manipulator This book presents the evidence of the time.

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Fine, taut writing . . . packs an emotional punch. * The Times *
A gripping read full of historical detail * Woman Magazine *
Praise for Succession: * - *
Livi Michael invests intimate and poignant humanity into the personal tragedies of an era wrought with conflict and terror -- Elizabeth Fremantle, author of The Queen's Gambit
Has the colour and power of the best of the chronicles * Sunday Times *
Lively . . . Michael paints the Middle Ages in spare and elegant prose * New York Times Book Review *
Portrayed beautifully, honestly * Historical Novel Review *

Author Bio

Livi Michael has published six novels for adults: Rebellion, published in 2015, Succession, published in 2014; Under a Thin Moon which won the Arthur Welton award in 1992; Their Angel Reach which won the Faber prize in 1995; All the Dark Air (1997) which was shortlisted for the Mind Award; and Inheritance, which won a Society of Authors award. Livi has two sons and lives in Greater Manchester. She teaches creative writing at the Manchester Metropolitan University and has been a senior lecturer in creative writing at Sheffield Hallam University.