The Last of the Barons — Volume 05

"The Last of the Barons — Volume 05" by Edward Bulwer Lytton Lytton is a thrilling adventure into 15th-century England during the Wars of the Roses, where the story unveils the lives of nobles caught in a web of ambition, loyalty, and power. Centered around the formidable Earl of Warwick, the narrative navigates his intricate connections with key Yorkist figures like Richard of Gloucester and the Archbishop of York, and reveals Warwick's struggles with past conflicts involving King Edward IV. Political marriages and alliances take center stage, specifically the possible union of Edward’s sister to Clarence, while the secret affections of Anne for the exiled Prince Edward of Lancaster add layers of tension within the familial circle of sisters Isabel and Anne. The historical novel draws a vibrant mural of shifting allegiances and noble families, revealing how personal feelings stir political actions in a kingdom divided by war.