The Traitor's Son

<p><strong>Caught between a king and a kingmaker young Richard Plantagenet knows he'll have to choose...</strong></p><p></p><p><strong>1461:</strong> Richard Duke of York King by Right has been branded a traitor and slain by his Lancastrian foes. For his eight-year-old son-Richard Plantagenet-England has become a dangerous place.</p><p>As the boy grapples with grief and uncertainty his elder brother Edward defeats the enemy and claims the throne. Dazzled by his glorious sibling young Richard soon discovers that imperfections lurk beneath his brother's majestic façade. Enter Richard Neville Earl of Warwick-cousin tutor luminary-whose life has given him everything but that which he truly craves: a son. A filial bond forms between man and boy as they fill the void in each other's lives. Yet when treachery tears their world asunder Richard faces an agonizing dilemma: pledge allegiance to Edward-his blood brother and king-or to Warwick the father figure who has shaped his life and affections.</p><p>Painfully trapped between duty and devotion Richard faces a grim reality: whatever he decides will mean a fight to the death.</p><p>In <em>The Traitor's Son</em> Wendy Johnson masterfully weaves a tapestry of loyalty love and sacrifice against the backdrop of England's turbulent history. Through the eyes of a young Richard III readers are transported into a world where every choice is fraught with peril and the bonds of kinship are tested to their limits. As Richard Plantagenet navigates the explosive tensions within his own family readers are swept along on a journey of intrigue and passion that will leave them spellbound until the final page.</p><p></p><p><strong>FINALIST - BOOK OF THE YEAR AWARDS 2025 THE COFFEE POT BOOK CLUB</strong></p><p></p><p>The book includes thoughtful book club questions to help you discuss this fascinating topic with your club. </p>