The Stain of Treason John Plantagenet Trilogy Book 2 Jan Foxall Books
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The Angevin Empire has been claimed by a new king. Richard, the elder surviving legitimate son of King Henry II of England, is universally accepted as his father's successor. However, Richard is not as interested in remaining in Europe to rule his inherited lands as in acquiring the money and means to travel to the middle east, where he intends to prosecute a war against those who threaten the Christians there.
His younger brother John, still distressed at the death of the old king, wants desperately to find the opportunity to pay the new king back for the bitter conflict Richard had waged against their father. Helpless without a sound base of power, John is forced to accept some sort of reconciliation with his elder brother, but the temptation and scope for rebellion rises as Richard's absence continues. Just how much trouble can John cause, and what will be its ultimate cost to him?
This historical novel is set in the medieval period, and it tells the story of Prince John during the reign of King Richard I. It is the second in the trilogy 'John Plantagenet'.
The Stain of Treason John Plantagenet Trilogy Book 2 Jan Foxall Books
If you need a hero, there isn't one here. John continues from a lousy childhood and grows up some, but he is still hapless and incompetent, greedy and selfish. Understanding reasons why he might be an unhappy and frustrated person don't actually make him any more likeable.However, the story seems true to history, showing many well known events from John's point of view, and makes him seem less evil than a victim. Despite the glory, his brothers Harry (the young king) and Richard (the Lion hearted) were terrible kings and not nice people. It's understandable that John would be frustrated by their being seen as better than he was. Richard especially was a great warrior, but a bad human being who slaughtered innocents without remorse. he was also a terrible king with no actual interest in England except as a source of money.
Unfortunately John was both a whiner who held grudges and short on the warrior skills and physical bravery by which men of his time were judged. I can't wait for the third book to see how John is shown as king, and in his battles with the nobles, loss of French territories, and final humiliating end.
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The Stain of Treason John Plantagenet Trilogy Book 2 Jan Foxall Books Reviews
Enjoyed this second book also. It keeps you reading on to see what is going to happen. The third book kind of drags on but this one was great!
I am loving this series of books and will be sad when I've read them all.
Jan Foxall does a wonderful job of presenting the 'evil Prince John' in a softer, kinder perspective. John is one of my favorite villians, so to see him as a victim of poor choices and bad parenting is certainly a twist!
I love this time period and it's nice to see john come to life. Many people always think of John as all bad and King Richard as all good. I like the balance that this book gives to all it's characters. I look forward to the next book.
Book I was my favorite but this was very well done also. Historical correctness is very important for me and this author does a great job of that.
John is a favorite with me.
Extremely interesting tale of King John of the Magna Carta. Told in an unconventional manner from his perspective without apology and, believably. I am looking forward to more by this author.
I have really enjoyed both this book, and the first book in this series. Contrary to other reviewers, I appreciate that the author does not go to great lengths to make characters likeable - I think it aids to the historical aspect of it. Ms. Foxall does a nice job in portraying well-rounded characters and showing their strengths, vulnerabilities, and weaknesses. Because of this, these characters are more real and relatable. Her writing style is also well suited for this genre. It is very reminiscent of Jean Plaidy's historical fiction novels. I am eagerly anticipating the release of the third book in this trilogy!
If you need a hero, there isn't one here. John continues from a lousy childhood and grows up some, but he is still hapless and incompetent, greedy and selfish. Understanding reasons why he might be an unhappy and frustrated person don't actually make him any more likeable.
However, the story seems true to history, showing many well known events from John's point of view, and makes him seem less evil than a victim. Despite the glory, his brothers Harry (the young king) and Richard (the Lion hearted) were terrible kings and not nice people. It's understandable that John would be frustrated by their being seen as better than he was. Richard especially was a great warrior, but a bad human being who slaughtered innocents without remorse. he was also a terrible king with no actual interest in England except as a source of money.
Unfortunately John was both a whiner who held grudges and short on the warrior skills and physical bravery by which men of his time were judged. I can't wait for the third book to see how John is shown as king, and in his battles with the nobles, loss of French territories, and final humiliating end.
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