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I, RICHARD PLANTAGENET, AN EPIC NOVEL OF RICHARD III: COMPLETE EDITION (I, RICHARD PLANTAGENET: THE LIFE OF RICHARD III COMPLETE Book 2) Kindle Edition

by J.P. Reedman (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.4 out of 5 stars 570 ratings
I, Richard Plantagenet, An Epic Novel of Richard III
Complete Edition, updated and revised, containing parts 1 and 2, Tante Le Desiree and Loyaulte Me Lie.
Richard III's story, told in first person from his point of view, using, where possible, Richard's actual words (in modern English.)
From the battle of Barnet when Richard is only 18 through his marriage to Anne Neville, to unexpected kingship, betrayal by his 'friend' Buckingham...and the mystery of the vanished princes. Then it is on through the pain of the loss of his only legitimate son Edward, to the final deadly conflict on Bosworth Field against Henry Tudor.
A different fictional look at England's most loved--and most hated--King.. Not a wooden saint, nor yet Shakespeare's hunchbacked fiend, a flesh and blood, fallible man: King's brother, royal duke, scoliosis sufferer, warrior, husband, father.
Called 'a new Ricardian classic.'
Approximately 250,000 words.
Contains what is probably the most up to date fictional account of Richard's last moments at Bosworth, based on the archaeology and forensics.
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B01KKUXNYY
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ HERNE'S CAVE (August 16, 2016)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ August 16, 2016
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 1.7 MB
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  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 868 pages
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J.P. Reedman

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J.P. Reedman was born in Canada but has lived in the U.K. for nearly 30 years.

Interests include folklore & anthropology, prehistoric archaeology (neolithic/bronze age Europe; ritual,burial & material culture), as well as The Wars of the Roses and the rest of the medieval era.

Books Include:

WARS OF THE ROSES/RICHARD III

I Richard Plantagenet parts 1 and 2 (also available as an omnibus)

I RICHARD PLANTAGENET the Prequel, Part 1 (new for 2020)

A Man Who Would Be King (Henry Stafford, Duke of Buckingham)

Sacred King (historical fantasy)

BLOOD OF ROSES (Edward IV and Towton)

SECRET MARRIAGES (Edward IV, Eleanor Talbot and Elizabeth Woodville)

WHITE ROSES, GOLDEN SUNNES--Collection of short stories about Richard III and his family

FEAST OF THE INNOCENTS. Novella about Richard III's son Edward

THE MISTLETOE BRIDE OF MINSTER LOVELL. Novella about Francis Lovell based on local folklore.

THE MEDIEVAL BABES series about little-known medieval women:

MY FAIR LADY- Eleanor of Provence, wife of Henry III.

MISTRESS OF THE MAZE-Fair Rosamund, mistress of Henry II

THE CAPTIVE PRINCESS--Eleanor of Brittany, victim of King John

THE WHITE ROSE RENT- Katherine, illegitimate daughter of Richard III (long novella)

THE PRINCESS NUN-Mary, daughter of Edward I

MY FATHER, MY ENEMY-Juliane, illegitimate daughter of Henry I, who tried to assassinate her father.

THE HOOD GAME (series about a mystical, magical Robin Hood)

RISE OF THE GREENWOOD KING BOOK 1

SHADOW OF THE BRAZEN HEAD BOOK 2

STONEHENGE

THE STONEHENGE SAGA. Omnibus edition containing the two novels Stone Lord and Moon Lord. The Arthurian legends retold in an early Bronze Age setting.

DUE OUT THIS YEAR-- I, RICHARD PLANTAGENET THE SEQUEL PART 2--A VOUS ME LIE

LONGSWORD'S WIFE--Ela of Salisbury

THE HOOD GAME-part 3. BLOOD OF THE DIVINE KING

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Customers find the book readable and well-written, particularly appreciating its first-person narrative style. Moreover, they praise how it puts together a fascinating story, with one customer noting it's told from Richard III's perspective. Additionally, the pacing receives positive feedback, with one customer highlighting how it presents Richard III as more human.

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Customers find the book readable and amazing, with one describing it as a well-written novel.

"This is a fantastically researched and well-written novel, with a multi-layered and sympathetic Richard III...." Read more

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"...He is presented as more human and likeable not the monstrous king we have been led to believe. His personal life was interesting...." Read more

"A book worth reading if you like very long books. I made the effort because it is written in the first person singular. It is not romanticized...." Read more

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Customers appreciate the retelling of Richard III's story, with one customer noting it is told in first person.

"A story about Richard III told in first person. Mr. Reedman's story closely matches other Richard III stories I have read...." Read more

"...This book is a fitting conclusion to anyone's study of this last Plantagenet." Read more

"...His personal life was interesting...." Read more

"...The author follows his research and puts together a fascinating story. All the characters are in the story warts and all...." Read more

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Customers appreciate the writing style of the book, noting that it is well composed and written in the first person, with one customer highlighting its fantastic research.

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"...It is not romanticized. The author follows his research and puts together a fascinating story. All the characters are in the story warts and all...." Read more

"This book is spectacular! It is written in the first person, so you are inside Richard's head from start to finish...." Read more

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Customers appreciate the pacing of the book, with one customer noting that Richard's point of view is realistic, while another finds him more human and sympathetic.

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"...He is presented as more human and likeable not the monstrous king we have been led to believe. His personal life was interesting...." Read more

"...All the characters are in the story warts and all. Richard's point of view is realistic. The 3 stars are for grammatical errors and typos...." Read more

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  • MA Marshall
    5.0 out of 5 stars Vivid retelling of an epic story
    Reviewed in the United States on July 1, 2023
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    This is a fantastically researched and well-written novel, with a multi-layered and sympathetic Richard III. It's got hissible villains in the Woodvilles, Buckingham, and the Stanleys, a lovely romance between Richard and his wife Anne, and a heartbreaking ending, of course. Worth a read for any Ricardian.
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  • Cynthia H. Grossman
    4.0 out of 5 stars Richard III in first person
    Reviewed in the United States on December 1, 2020
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    A story about Richard III told in first person.
    Mr. Reedman's story closely matches other Richard III stories I have read.
    NOTE: The good stories have come out since the discovery of the remains of Richard III. The winners write the history, as the Tudors wrote of Richard.
    A very good book.
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  • SC Reader
    5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Overview of a Fascinating Period in British History
    Reviewed in the United States on August 30, 2018
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    I've been a fan of Richard Plantagenet since my college course in British History (a good many years ago, I might add.) While this book leaves out certain details covered by other historians, it's a fine study of the political intrigue of the times and beyond that, the societal mores that shaped lives and even governmental decisions. I was well aware of Richard's character, his strong, unwavering loyalty and personal integrity, a quality sadly lacking in many of his associates. The author explores this fully. I came away with a strong sense that, despite his prowess as a warrior, he seemed to lack confidence in his ability to govern. This book is a fitting conclusion to anyone's study of this last Plantagenet.
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  • PJ reviews
    5.0 out of 5 stars The real murderer of the princes in the tower.
    Reviewed in the United States on May 23, 2019
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    A very different take on most of the stories of Richard the Third. He is presented as more human and likeable not the monstrous king we have been led to believe. His personal life was interesting. The research leads us to believe Henry Tudor orchestrated the deaths of the two little princes in the tower and this makes scense. I liked this characterization of Richard the III.
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  • Kate
    3.0 out of 5 stars It Includes Everything
    Reviewed in the United States on May 6, 2019
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    A book worth reading if you like very long books. I made the effort because it is written in the first person singular. It is not romanticized. The author follows his research and puts together a fascinating story. All the characters are in the story warts and all. Richard's point of view is realistic. The 3 stars are for grammatical errors and typos. It could have used another editing.
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  • Amazon Customer
    4.0 out of 5 stars human perspective
    Reviewed in the United States on January 15, 2019
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    Interesting take on fate of the Princes in the Tower and post Anne's death, the inevitable lead-up to Bosworth was a bit depressing - hard to write any other way in a historical novel I suppose. Notwithstanding the illegality of Edward's marriage to Elizabeth Woodville, I was a little less convinced by Richard's lack of care re his brother's wishes re his succession although the author portrayed the 'conflict within' quite well - what to do with the offspring when killing them was unpalatable for him. Like Sunne in Splendour, altogether enjoyable and leaves one thinking what a good king he might have been had been given the chance.
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  • W. Dyer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Wow
    Reviewed in the United States on March 3, 2017
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    This book is spectacular! It is written in the first person, so you are inside Richard's head from start to finish. If you are into English history, it will be a bit of a struggle if you are not, this is a must read. My picture of Richard was Shakespeare's politically correct picture, Reedman's picture is quite different and I feel that I now have a much more accurate image of the man. Reedman humanizes a man who was vilified to sell theater tickets and please the granddaughter of Henry Tudor.
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  • Arts and Books
    5.0 out of 5 stars Richard III Historical Novel
    Reviewed in the United States on October 8, 2018
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    This historical novel of Richard III is well written and believable even though the dialogue and stream of consciousness thoughts are in modern English. The end of the book of course is the Battle of Bosworth, and the author handled Richard III's death in a very interesting and plausible manner.
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  • Elena
    5.0 out of 5 stars A must read
    Reviewed in Italy on October 21, 2021
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    The idea of writing a first person novel about Richard III was brilliant. Lately the genre with historical female figures telling their story in first person has become very successful, but was it ever done with an historical male figure? Here Richard III, through his own words, comes to life, not a saint, but a good man, and the humorous touch was something I loved. Highly recommended to anyone interested in the period and those who want to learn more about his much maligned monarch.
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  • Keith A.
    5.0 out of 5 stars A long but epic read, ideal travel companion for some long flights!
    Reviewed in Canada on May 9, 2023
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    I close this book because of the interesting topic (I'm fascinated with English history), and because I liked my initial sampler of J.P. Reedman's writing style / quality - and I wasn't disappointed on either count! It was a wonderful travel companion for a long trip from Western Canada to Africa, becoming an awesome trip-within-a-trip. Highly recommended for readers who appreciate and take the time to savor quality writing, and who of course enjoy historical fiction.
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  • Tim Walker
    5.0 out of 5 stars Straightening out a crooked king
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 11, 2019
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    This gripping story of Richard Duke of Gloucester, told in the first person, is both passionate and sympathetic to his cause. We see the bloody turn of fortunes in the Cousin's War in favour of the House of York led by Richard's older brother Edward, who snatches the crown from Mad King Henry. It is a fascinating and violent period in our history, with the three Sons of York victorious in battle and holding their bitter rivals at bay for several years... but Edward IV's golden reign brings an end to stability and pitches rival groups against each other. Enter Richard's cousin, the devious Duke of Buckingham, who cops the blame here for the disappearance of the prince's in the tower. Richard, oddly I feel, does not protest his innocence and bears the guilt of misjudgement in the matter. Maybe. It remains unproven either way. The author depicts him as a brave, noble, devout and resourcesful leader up to his end at Bosworth...his 'kingdom for a horse' not a likely plea uttered by this fierce and experienced warrior king, the last Son of York, cut down trying to reach the cringing pretender, Henry Tydder. This tale of Richard, his life, loves and motivations, is skilfully told and all the more engaging for the intimacy of first person narration. Thoroughly gripping to the muddy, gory end.
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  • RT
    4.0 out of 5 stars Enjoyable read
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 21, 2020
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    Tracks the comings and goings of Richard in some detail, generally with good purpose. Sets Richard's context within his family and develops the characters around him reasonably well. The insertion of original medieval ditties adds some period atmosphere even if you don't fully understand them, being in latin or worse. The depth of the emotional scenes gives away the female authorship even though the narrative is from Richard's own perspective (an observation rather than a criticism!) Generally, the book justifies Richard and he comes across as quite a good egg, given the world and times he lived in (which is how you would hope he saw himself)
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  • Maria Rosaria Trametta
    5.0 out of 5 stars Utterly recommended
    Reviewed in Italy on July 17, 2020
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    Brilliant, one of the best historical novel I have ever read. I recommend the prequel as well, dealing with Richard's exile in Burgundy and its teenhood at Middleham
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