The Agincourt King by Mercedes Rochell

 

Welcome to a stop in the Coffee Pot Book Tour of THE AGINCOURT KING  by Mecedes Rochelle. This is the second book I’ve read by her and enjoyed them both.

The Details:

Book Title:  The Agincourt King

Series: The Plantagenet Legacy

Author: Mercedes Rochelle

Publication Date: April 8, 2024

Publisher: Sergeant Press

Pages: 260 pages

Genre: Historical Fiction, English History, Military History

 

 

Blurb:

 

From the day he was crowned, Henry V was determined to prove the legitimacy of his house. His father's usurpation weighed heavily on his mind. Only a grand gesture would capture the respect of his own countrymen and the rest of Europe. He would follow in his great-grandfather Edward III's footsteps, and recover lost territory in France. 

Better yet, why not go for the crown? Poor, deranged Charles VI couldn't manage his own barons. The civil war between the Burgundians and Armagnacs was more of a threat to his country than the English, even after Henry laid siege to Harfleur. But once Harfleur had fallen, the French came to their senses and determined to block his path to Calais and destroy him.

 By the time the English reached Agincourt, they were starving, exhausted, and easy pickings. Or so the French thought. Little did they reckon on Henry's leadership and the stout-hearted English archers who proved, once again, that numbers didn't matter when God was on their side.

My Review:

 The Short Story: A highly detailed, well researched story of King Henry V and his quest for the French Throne. 

Author Mercedes Rochelle spins the story of King Henry V of England, he of Shakespeare fame and his ‘Band of Brothers’ speech and his quest for the French Throne. The story is told through various POVs including the French which makes for a more interesting read. You can tell immediately that this story is so well researched and I like the way the author imagines the various characters think about the roles they are playing in supporting or opposing the incredible strength of will that was Henry V. The book takes us through the battle of Agincourt and the relief of Harfleur. 

I highly recommend this book and the series. A great way to read history!

 

 

 

Buy Links:

 

This title is available to read on #KindleUnlimited. 

Universal Buy Link: https://books2read.com/u/mq70Ze

 

 

Author Bio:

 

Mercedes Rochelle is an ardent lover of medieval history, and has channeled this interest into fiction writing. Her first four books cover eleventh-century Britain and events surrounding the Norman Conquest of England. The next series is called “The Plantagenet Legacy” and begins with the reign of Richard II. 

She also writes a blog: www.HistoricalBritainBlog.com to explore the history behind the story. Born in St. Louis, MO, she received by BA in Literature at the Univ. of Missouri St.Louis in 1979 then moved to New York in 1982 while in her mid-20s to "see the world". The search hasn't ended!

 Today she lives in Sergeantsville, NJ with her husband in a log home they had built themselves.

 

 

Author Links:

 

Website: https://mercedesrochelle.com/

Blog:  https://historicalbritainblog.com/

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Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/mercedesrochelle.net

Book Bub: https://www.bookbub.com/authors/mercedes-rochelle

Amazon Author Page:  https://www.amazon.com/stores/Mercedes-Rochelle/author/B001KMG5P6

Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/1696491.Mercedes_Rochelle