Each book is an improvement on the previous book in this series, leaving me wanting more. There was a problem loading your book clubs. There was a problem loading your book clubs. Our payment security system encrypts your information during transmission. Because it's always perspective of young person, even considering if I should let my daughter read this book. Then you can start reading Kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer - no Kindle device required. I can't wait for the next two books to complete the series! Something went wrong. To calculate the overall star rating and percentage breakdown by star, we don’t use a simple average. To calculate the overall star rating and percentage breakdown by star, we don’t use a simple average. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 24, 2017. The fourth book in The Kingfountain Series, ‘The Hollow Crown’ is another wonderful foray into the kingdom of Ceredigion and the surrounding lands. Another fast moving book. It was about a 8 year-old boy named Owen Kiskaddon, who liked to make intricate designs with tiles, and his evil king. The old helping the young and the young introducing the new to the old embracing the future. Does Trynne have what it takes to maneuver Ceredigion’s key players into position and outsmart the kingdom’s enemies—even those still concealed in shadow? Want to Read. I am reminded of Marc Morris’ excellent biography of Edward I - A Great and Terrible King: Edward I and the Forging of Britain. There's a problem loading this menu right now. This is perhaps because having spent three books with the parents they are, quite understandably, the focus of my attention... but they are not the authors. We work hard to protect your security and privacy. These promotions will be applied to this item: Some promotions may be combined; others are not eligible to be combined with other offers. Reviewed in the United States on March 16, 2015. Made it to about page 80, but couldnt finish it. Let's not forget the magic, intrigue and courtly behavior. The historical interconnections are carefully woven into a balanced, and appreciable story arc. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 24, 2017. Read. Once upon a time, a beautiful, yet harried, mother of 3 found a book on Kindle Unlimited. Reviewed in the United States on March 5, 2020. Read one or the other - you won't be disappointed. The Hollow Crown- a return to the world I love, Reviewed in the United States on June 13, 2017. Incredibly clever weaving of reimagined plots from English History such as the "War of the Roses" and classic tale "Camelot" is sheer genius. All of which is superbly written . Please try again. Resting on a solid foundation of factuality it builds approachable characters who are patently mortal, subject to human whims and rendered real for the reader. . This shopping feature will continue to load items when the Enter key is pressed. Yes, he writes clean and wholesome stories, but they are heart-pounding, tear-jerking, I-gotta-read-more stories that never leave me sorry that I picked up the book. Thanks go to Jeff Wheeler for sharing your heart and soul with us on this journey, I anxiously await the next one. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 22, 2017. i am now a little better informed about the lives and times of Henry V, Edward IV, Richard III and Henry VII than i was before I read this very enjoyable book, and i enjoyed the learning very much, Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 6, 2019. The Hollow Crown: The Wars of the Roses and the Rise of the Tudors by Dan Jones is one of the most enjoyable books I have read in the past while - and certainly one of the best narrative historical works I have ever read. Incredibly clever weaving of reimagined plots from English History such as the "War of the Roses" and classic tale "Camelot" is sheer genius. Neither did the reliance on prophecy related tellings and Fountain given gifts to push the story along. Does Trynne have what it takes to maneuver Ceredigion’s key players into position and outsmart the kingdom’s enemies—even those still concealed in shadow? Following the downfall of a tyrant, years have passed in prosperity for the kingdom of Ceredigion. Top subscription boxes – right to your door, © 1996-2020, Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates. Enter your mobile number or email address below and we'll send you a link to download the free Kindle App. Another fast moving book. It was about a 8 year-old boy named Owen Kiskaddon, who liked to make intricate designs with tiles, and his evil king. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 23, 2016. Please try again. There's a problem loading this menu right now. Following the downfall of a tyrant, years have passed in prosperity for the kingdom of Ceredigion. I liked Jones' ability to educate about history whilst also telling a story, but in this I felt like he wold just reel off names after names after names to try and prove that he had researched the subject thoroughly rather than it having any relevance to what was happening. Reviewed in the United States on February 8, 2019. Hollow Crown by David Roberts. I don't know why, but sometimes I tend to put off reading books that I know are PG rated. For details, please see the Terms & Conditions associated with these promotions. His detail and descriptions make it easy to imagine the world you're transported to. The crown of England changed hands violently five times as the great families of England fought to the death for the right to rule. Neither did the reliance on prophecy related tellings and Fountain given gifts to push the story along.