The Hammer of the Scots: (The Plantagenets: book VII): a stunning depiction of a key moment in British...

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Jean Plaidy

The Hammer of the Scots

(The Plantagenets: book VII): a stunning depiction of a key moment in British history by the...

Jean Plaidy

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Arrow
01 May 2008

Fiction & Literature; Historical fiction

Series: Plantagenet Saga

The seventh book in Jean Plaidy's wonderful Plantagenet series, telling the story of King Edward I

Readers of Philippa Gregory will love this gripping account of Edward I and his private and political battles by multi-million copy and international bestselling author Jean Plaidy.

'Outstanding' -- Vanity Fair 'Full-blooded, dramatic, exciting' -- Observer 'Jean Plaidy conveys the texture of various patches of the past with such rich complexity' - Guardian 'An inspired blending of history and imagination' --
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* The news of Henry III's death reached his son Edward on the long road home from the Holy Land. Now he was England's king and a man fit for his destiny.

Through all the years of his reign, through stark personal tragedy and chill forebodings as his son grew into a weak, corrupted price, Edward I strove to weld a nation united from England, Scotland and Wales.

When the mighty Wallace raised the Scots in arms and the Welsh Llewellyn strove for power, Edward stood firm to his resolve, still knowing in his heart how much would be lost when his crown passed down to his dissolute son ...

By: Jean Plaidy
Imprint: Arrow
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 198mm, Width: 129mm, Spine: 26mm
Weight: 298g
ISBN: 9780099510284
ISBN 10: 0099510286
Series: Plantagenet Saga
Pages: 432
Publication Date: 01 May 2008
Recommended Age: From 0 years
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Jean Plaidy, one of the preeminent authors of historical fiction for most of the twentieth century, is the pen name of the prolific English author Eleanor Hibbert, also know as Victoria Holt. Jean Plaidy's novels had sold more than 14 million copies worldwide by the time of her death in 1993.

Reviews for The Hammer of the Scots: (The Plantagenets: book VII): a stunning depiction of a key moment in British history by the Queen of English historical fiction

Jean Plaidy doesn't just write the history, she makes it come alive -- Julia Moffat, RNA Outstanding Vanity Fair Full-blooded, dramatic, exciting Observer Jean Plaidy conveys the texture of various patches of the past with such rich complexity Guardian Jean Plaidy's books are a celebration of women's spirit throughout history Daily Express