History, Loyalty, and Power: A Note on The Lamb of God

It was an unexpected pleasure to be featured in the European Yorkist magazine’s August edition. Seeing my work acknowledged by a community that shares my passion for the Wars of the Roses means more than I can express. As a writer and historian, my aim has always been to breathe life into the past—to illuminate the people, choices, and sacrifices that shaped our history.

The Lamb of God is the second book in my Wars of the Roses trilogy, and perhaps the one closest to my heart. Set in the politically volatile 1460s, the story follows Philip Neville, a battle-hardened yet thoughtful soldier tasked with escorting the deposed Henry VI back to London. It’s a period of uneasy peace, and as tensions rise, Philip must navigate not only the labyrinth of court politics but also the personal dilemmas of love, loyalty, and honour. The cracks in Edward IV’s alliance with Warwick the Kingmaker are widening, and those cracks force every character to question where their loyalties truly lie.

This series has been a labour of love. I’ve always been fascinated by the human side of history—what motivates people, how they respond to power, betrayal, love, and loss. In The Lamb of God, I wanted to explore how even the most steadfast loyalties can be tested, and how ambition and duty often collide. My goal is to not just entertain, but also to spark a deeper curiosity in readers about this rich, complex era of English history.

I’m a proud son of Plymouth, and my roots in the city have deeply shaped the stories I choose to tell. Whether through books like Plymouth’s Forgotten War, lectures, or podcasts, I’m constantly seeking new ways to share the fascinating details of the past. Writing historical fiction allows me to blend meticulous research with imagination—to give a voice to those long gone, and perhaps find echoes of them in ourselves.

Thank you to European Yorkist for the feature, and to everyone who has read and supported my work. I’m currently deep into writing the third instalment of the trilogy, and I promise it will be filled with as much drama, tension, and passion as the first two. The past may be behind us, but its stories are still very much alive.

Post Views : 14