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Kingbreaker

The Kingbreaker series tells the story of John de Vere, Earl of Oxford, a committed Lancastrian who survives defeat, imprisonment and exile during the Wars of the Roses. Beginning with the catastrophe at Towton and continuing through the restorations and reversals of Edward IV, Richard III and Henry Tudor, the series follows one nobleman's long campaign against Yorkist rule.

Reading order

Books in this series (4 books)

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1. Kingbreaker (I)

David Pilling

4.3(209)

In 1461, England is at war. The bitter feud between the rival houses of Lancaster and York reaches a bloody climax on the field of Towton. Here, the rising sun of York is truimphant, and the red rose of Lancaster trampled into the mud. The new…

Kingbreaker (II) cover

2. Kingbreaker (II)

David Pilling

4.3(165)

In 1470, the Lancastrian king, Henry VI, has been restored to his throne. John de Vere, Earl of Oxford, is now Lord High Constable of England. He and his allies, Warwick 'the Kingmaker' and the Duke of Clarence, now rule England. The mad king, meanwhile, is…

Kingbreaker (III) cover

3. Kingbreaker (III)

David Pilling

4.3(176)

In 1483, John de Vere, Earl of Oxford, is now a prisoner. His allies, Warwick and Clarence, are dead. His king, Henry VI, has been murdered. Henry's son, Prince Edward, lies butchered on the battlefield. Margaret of Anjou is condemned to live in exile. The house…

Kingbreaker cover

4. Kingbreaker

David Pilling

2.5(5)

In 1461, England is at war. The bitter feud between the rival houses of Lancaster and York reaches a bloody climax on the field of Towton. Here, the rising sun of York is truimphant, and the red rose of Lancaster trampled into the mud. The new…