Mario Maston

Another excellent historical offering by Dan Jones. As always he delivers a captivating engaging and comprehensive account. I particularly enjoy his use of the present tense which imparts immediacy to the narrative and helps covey the human. He provides a nuanced and compelling picture of Henry as complex rather than the simplistic and misplaced one that is often served up. The cast of characters woven into Henry’s life both before and after he becomes King, and the part they play is described just as effectively. Last but not least, Dan Jones is a riveting writer. Once you pick this book up you won’t want to out it down.