The Founding

By: Cynthia Harrod-Eagles

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Paperback | 1 April 2010

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560 Pages

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"The yardstick by which all historical novels are measured."*

Seeking power and prestige, grim, ambitious Yorkshireman Edward Morland arranges a marriage between his meek son Robert and spirited Eleanor, young ward of the influential Beaufort family. Eleanor is appalled at being forced to marry a mere "sheep farmer"; she is, after all, secretly in love with Richard, Duke of York.

Yet from this apparently ill-matched union, Robert and Eleanor form a surprising connection that soon will be tested by a bloody civil war that divides families, sets neighbor against neighbor, and brings tragedy close to home.

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"As a big fan of historical fiction, I found this to be one of the best in the genre."

"Brilliant, a definite page turner. They combine real historical events with fascinating fictional characters."

"The founding is a masterpiece of research into life in Middle-Age England. It is also a great start to a wonderful Dynasty--every time I buy a new book in this series, I read the whole lot again from the start."

"Well researched and well written, this book simply does not allow you to stop until you reach the last page--and then rush to find the next in the series."

Industry Reviews

"This epic, brilliantly intricate series is like a family tree come to life. " - Queen of Happy Endings "The detail was amazing. You really feel as if you are a part of the time period." - Books Like Breathing "A great historical read with love, death disease and everything that can befall a family of this time period." - Celtic Lady's Reviews "An entertaining and engrossing read that contains two intriguing elements...family drama and history. " - Passages to the Past "A rather delightful read as well as an intriguing historical look into life during the middle years of the 1400s." - Rundpinne "For readers who enjoy an ongoing family saga, you'll want to pick up this book. It's a very satisfying read and will be a great addition to your Historical shelf. " - Between the Pages "Rich in historical details, populated by compelling and very real characters and a true page-turner... one of the true cornerstones of historical fiction of the late 20th century." - Thoughts From Lady Tess "The "Founding" is a masterpiece of research into life in Medieval England." - The Historical Novel Review Blog "I can see myself becoming very enthralled with this series. " - Readin' and Dreamin' "This is truly an epic story, that I'm sure will entertain as I read through the years." - Jenny Loves to Read

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