about the author

Philip Photiou was born and lives in Plymouth and is the author of two books, Plymouth's Forgotten War, a non fiction work and the Wrath of Kings, a novel set during the Wars of the Roses. Philip's passion for history covers many periods and he lectures to groups on several subjects in and around his home town. He is also involved in the production of short historic pod casts which are very popular. Research has taken Philip all over England and he is now in the process of writing his next novel which covers the turbulent years of late fifteenth century England.   

about the book

England, the 1460s: the conflict known as the Wars of the Roses, pitting Lancastrian against Yorkist, is at its height. After his terrible experiences at the Battle of Towton and the siege of  Bamburgh Castle, Philip Neville is tasked with finding and escorting the recently deposed Henry VI – a man so pious and kind-hearted that many call him ‘the lamb of God’ – to London. During the period of relative peace that follows, Philip, previously disappointed in love, is at last persuaded to take a wife and make his way at court but finds it difficult to rein in his belligerent and insubordinate nature.Despite his burning hatred for the ambitious nobles who have profited from the war, Philip remains steadfastly loyal to the new king, Edward IV. However, that loyalty is tested as never before when the alliance between the two most powerful men in the country – King Edward and Richard Neville, known as ‘Warwick the Kingmaker’  – begins to fray…The Lamb of God is the second book in Philip Photiou’s War of the Roses trilogy. The first, The Wrath of Kings, was praised by best-selling author Philippa Gregory for its ‘intense realism and wealth of period detail’: qualities that The Lamb of God displays on every page.

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My Fascinating and Memorable Talk with the Richard III Society

I recently had the privilege of speaking to the Richard III Society in Plymouth. The session was arranged in the context of my second book in the War of Roses trilogy. I had an amazing experience talk ........

Feature in Battlefield Magazine

My book, The Lamb of God, was recently reviewed by Battlefield. The review praised my historical accuracy and attention to detail. It was a great honor to be featured in the magazine and I hope that r ........

BOOK SIGNING EVENT

I had a recent book signing event at the Steak and Omelette Bar in Plymouth on Saturday, July 16 2022. The event was a success with several attendees.

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