My Lord John

Name: My Lord John
Rating: 3.9 (464 reviews)

by Georgette Heyer Book 9 in the Historical Romances series.

First published 1975

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John of Lancaster grows up among the sons of Henry Bolingbroke during the political upheaval that brings their father to the English throne as Henry IV. Life on the northern marches, family rivalry and rebellion shape John’s education in loyalty and government.

The unfinished novel follows the early development of the future Duke of Bedford and his relationship with his brothers, especially the future Henry V. It presents the House of Lancaster from within, showing how royal children were drawn into warfare and responsibility long before adulthood.

Historical Periods

Hundred Years’ War in France1337–1453 CE

Genres

Biographical Fiction Court & Political Fiction

Historical people

Henry V of England1386–1422 Henry IV of England1367–1413 John of Lancaster, Duke of Bedford1389–1435 Thomas of Lancaster, 1st Duke of Clarence1387–1421 Humphrey of Lancaster, 1st Duke of Gloucester1390–1447