
Weir's dark, glorious pageant restores the personal dimension to an oft-told tale without losing sight of a war that shattered feudalism, paved the way for capitalism, and weakened the monarchy."- Publishers Weekly (starred review) " skilled at delineating the many memorable characters of the age.

has perfected the art of bringing history to life."- Chicago Tribune " spellbinding chronicle. Itâs a tribute to her skill that she leaves you wanting more.â- The Plain Dealer âA magnificent history.â- The Boston Globe, "Weir does a masterful job of leading the layman through the entwined family trees of England's powerful families. Weirâs dark, glorious pageant restores the personal dimension to an oft-told tale without losing sight of a war that shattered feudalism, paved the way for capitalism, and weakened the monarchy.â- Publishers Weekly (starred review) â skilled at delineating the many memorable characters of the age. has perfected the art of bringing history to life.â- Chicago Tribune â spellbinding chronicle. It's a tribute to her skill that she leaves you wanting more."- The Plain Dealer "A magnificent history."- The Boston Globe, âWeir does a masterful job of leading the layman through the entwined family trees of Englandâs powerful families.

"Weir does a masterful job of leading the layman through the entwined family trees of England's powerful families.
