“I, Richard Plantagenet: Book One: Tante le Desiree”, is a magnificent historical novel crafted by J.P. Reedman. The book unfolds the life, struggles, and triumphs of Richard III, one of the most captivating yet controversial figures of English history. Rendered with impeccable historical accuracy, the novel promises to transport you back to the medieval world teeming with duels of power, chivalrous knights, and political intrigues.

Reedman sketches the journey of Richard III in masterful brushstrokes, right from his childhood to his ascension to the throne. Born in a world where treason and treachery always lurk around the corners of power, the young Richard Plantagenet grapples with the lust for the throne in his War of Roses-stricken England. His path lay strewn with incessant challenges, propelled by his own ambitions and those of his brothers Edward and George. His journey is a test of resilience, exhibiting how Richard finds his own place amidst family feuds, treacherous alliances, bloody battles, and forbidden love.

Reedman with her lucid and captivating narrative style infuses vibrancy into the multifaceted character of Richard III, often painted with a stroke of villainy in historical chronicles. Through Richard’s perspective, Reedman unfolds not just his personal journey, but the broader landscapes of a turbulent and transforming England. Her skillful weaving of historical facts with fictional embellishments creates a rich tapestry of the medieval period, unraveling its drama, its politics, its social nuances, and its people.

“I, Richard Plantagenet: Book One: Tante le Desiree” is more than just a biography of a King; it’s a deeply textured narrative of a volatile era and the people who create and are created by it. Reedman deftly portrays the paradox of Richard’s character, making us question if he is a ruthless schemer or simply a man trying to survive the ruthless game of thrones. Dive in to traverse through time, and experience a riveting tale of power, passion and survival.