On the Trail of King Richard III
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Every age has its heroes, and its villains. Richard III, King of England (1483-1485) was a villain, a monster perhaps, but that's Shakespeare's version, sourced from documents which were either pro-Tudor or blatantly anti-York; the War of the Roses – The Continuation.<br><br>But, was he so very evil? Not according to a small group of enthusiastic individuals called Ricardians who seek to have the truth told. The central character of this work of fiction – Laura Kempe – is determined to undertake her own investigation, using a combination of common sense, instinct and more than a touch of ESP. She gets more than she bargains for however when she reaches for the ultimate prize; the truth about what happened to the "Princes in the Tower" and unwittingly unleashes a chain of events which threaten to destroy her and her travelling companions.<br><br>Witty, amusing and provocative, this is a story overflowing with little-known facts, bizarre encounters and finally, unremitting evil. A traveler's tale? Absolutely! But, be warned! For those who seek knowledge must come prepared, for often it seems that Truth is jealously guarded to the death, and sometimes beyond!<br><br>Reputed to be the most concise and historically accurate rendering of King Richard III yet set within the confines of an intelligently written, exciting and frequently amusing story line.
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L. M. Ollie. On the Trail of King Richard III
A Historical Novel with Powerful Insights
Also by the same Author
Acknowledgements
Disclaimer
Dedication
August 22nd, 1485. The Field of Redemore, England
Present Day. Toronto, Canada
Day 1. London, England
Day 2. Tower of London – Covent Garden
Day 3. Windsor – Minster Lovell – Littledean - Tewkesbury
Day 4. Tewkesbury - Ludlow
Day 5. Warwick – Ambion Hill - Dadlington
Day 6. Bosworth Field – Sutton Cheney
Day 6. Market Bosworth – The Dinner
Day 7. Dadlington - Preston
Day 8. Preston – Newchurch – Skipton Castle – Middleham
Day 9. Bolton Castle – Askrigg – Tan Hill – William’s Hill
Day 10. Middleham
Day 11. Middleham – Jervaulx Abbey – York
Day 12. York – Towton – Fotheringhay
Day 13. Fotheringhay – St. Albans
Day 14. The Final Confrontation
Day 15. Conclusion
Epilogue
Why write this book?
Excerpts from Laura’s Notes
Bibliography
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Every age has its heroes, and its villains. Richard III, King of England (1483-1485) was a villain, a monster perhaps, but that’s Shakespeare’s version, sourced from documents which were either pro-Tudor or blatantly anti-York; the War of the Roses – The Continuation.
But, was he so very evil? Not according to a small group of enthusiastic individuals called Ricardians who seek to have the truth told. The central character of this work of fiction - Laura - is determined to undertake her own investigation, using a combination of common sense, instinct and more than a touch of ESP. She gets more than she bargains for however when she reaches for the ultimate prize; the truth about what happened to the “Princes in the Tower” and unwittingly unleashes a chain of events which threaten to destroy her and her travelling companions.
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‘No, he wasn't at all pleased. He had been working overtime, assuring everyone that things were just fine and then she pulls a stunt like that. It’s tantamount to saying that she feared for her life, and the lives of her children.’
‘Didn’t she?’
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