King in Waiting

by Griff Hosker Book 2 in the Lord Edward’s Archer series.

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In 1264, Simon de Montfort defeats Henry III at Lewes and becomes the effective ruler of England. Lord Edward remains the strongest royalist hope, and Gerald War Bow, an archer of humble birth who has risen through military service, commits himself to Edward’s cause while the kingdom divides between baronial and royal factions.

Gerald’s skills make him useful in a conflict fought through raids, sieges and shifting alliances rather than a single decisive battle. His loyalty to Edward places him against men who regard de Montfort’s victory as a constitutional settlement rather than rebellion. The novel follows the struggle to restore royal power while asking what service to a future king demands from those who have little political power of their own.

Historical Periods

Crusades1095–1291 CE Edward I’s Conquest of Wales1277–1283 CE Battle of Stirling Bridge1297 CE Battle of Bannockburn1314 CE Invasion of England and Deposition of Edward II1326–1327 CE

Historical people

Edward I of England1239–1307 Isabella of France1295–1358 Edward II of England1284–1327 Roger Mortimer, 1st Earl of March1287–1330 Henry III of England1207–1272 Simon de Montfort, 6th Earl of Leicester1208–1265 Llywelyn ap Gruffudd1220–1282 Robert the Bruce1274–1329 William Wallace1270–1305