The Rest of His Days - by Pamela Taylor (Paperback)

About the Book

History tells us Edward II of England was murdered on 21 September 1327. But a letter found in 1878 claims otherwise. No one doubts the letter's authenticity, but some doubt its veracity. What if it is true?

Book Synopsis

"A stunning addition to the genre." -Karen Brooks, International Bestselling author of The Good Wife of Bath

From the International Bestselling author of the Second Son Chronicles, Pamela Taylor, comes a new story, The Rest of His Days.

When Sir Guy promised Will's dying mother he'd look after her son, he couldn't imagine where that oath would lead. So, he takes Will on as a man-at-arms for the worst job in England-guarding the deposed king. Will's fondness for making friends in the tavern and for the occasional company of barmaids runs contrary to Guy's personal code of honor -devotion to God and king. But the young man is a competent soldier and well-liked by his companions, so Guy settles for the occasional, public admonishment to keep the others from going down what he considers Will's path of dissolution.

Until the night Will does the unforgiveable, leaving Guy's honor and his career as a knight in tatters. And leading him to swear another oath to seek retribution from Will for the harm and havoc he created. Harm and havoc that touch not just Sir Guy, but bishops, barons, earls, and even the young king Edward III. An oath that will lead Guy from the Stews of London to Ireland and France and eventually to the early skirmishes of the looming Hundred Years War. As Guy descends into obsession with the restoration of his honor, Will has finally found a worthy purpose in life and pours every ounce of his cunning and courage into it.

Set against the mystery of the death of Edward II of England, this is a tale of power struggles writ both large and small, finding redemption, and the true meaning of honor.

Review Quotes

"A stunning addition to the genre." -Karen Brooks, International Bestselling author of The Good Wife of Bath

"I'm a huge fan of historical fiction, but I promise you The Rest of His Days truly stands out to me in the genre. I just absolutely loved this book. I loved exploring a very intriguing mystery." -Samantha Santarpia, NetGalley Reviewer

"It's in the gaps and omissions, the questions that history poses, where fabulous stories often reside. This is one of those. Using the mystery surrounding the reportedly horrific death of Edward II, Pamela Taylor has woven a marvellous tale of traitors, power, courage and above all, loyalty. It's a page-turner par excellence that will more than satisfy history and fiction buffs alike and have them pondering the eternal question: "what if?" A stunning addition to the genre." -Karen Brooks, International Bestselling author of The Good Wife of Bath

"A fun and finely evoked historical novel set in Plantagenet, England, that should please and surprise both readers familiar with this era and those encountering it for the first time." -Kirkus Reviews

"Told creatively and with excellent research, The Rest of His Days boasts of cinematic and full-rounded descriptions, the result being a potent and atmospheric plot bound to have a place in the shelves of historical fiction enthusiasts." -Pacific Book Review

"A fast cat-and-mouse chase, with clues and red herrings which are well strategised." -Historical Novel Society