Son of Prophecy - by Nathen Amin (Hardcover)

About the Book

Masterful historian Nathen Amin charts the rise of Henry Tudor. From Penmynydd to Bosworth, this is the enthralling, action-packed story of the Tudors, but not as you know it.

Book Synopsis

As England's most celebrated royal dynasty, it's often overlooked that the Tudors have their origins in rural Wales, far from the urban centres of English power where they dared to become great. When Henry Tudor won the English crown by defeating Richard III in battle, he was a stranger to the people he now ruled, an 'unknown Welshman' in the words of his defeated foe. In his native Wales, however, Henry had long been championed as the Son of Prophecy, a foretold national messiah who would free his oppressed people from their lengthy misery. How had this remarkable situation come about?

In this lucid and riveting account, Nathen Amin deftly explores how one redoubtable Welsh family thrived during lean years of political chaos, national instability, and intergenerational bloodshed to leave behind a complex legacy that changed the face of England and Wales forever. It is a passionately told tale of treachery, cunning, love, and heartbreak. From Penmynydd to Bosworth, this is the enthralling, action-packed story of the Tudors, but not as you know it.

Review Quotes

'What I really love about Nathen Amin's book is that it breaks new ground and offers valuable insight into Henry Tudor and his origins before he became king.'--Tudor Blogger, February 2025

'This is powerful story-telling and a riveting read and deepened my understanding of the period. I highly recommend it.'--Reads, Writes, Reviews, September 2024

'I was enthralled by this book and the copious amounts of notes that I took while reading. It was so much fun learning about historical events and figures that were unfamiliar to me in the context of the Tudor story. This book will revolutionize how you view the Tudors and how Henry Tudor gained the throne.'--Adventures of a Tudor Nerd, July 2024

'Amin has knocked this one out of the park. He proved once and for all that you cannot understand Henry VII's reign and even all of the Tudors's without understanding and knowing their Welsh ancestry. Incredibly well-researched and with an eagle eye for details, Son of Prophecy is a must-read for any Tudor lovers!'--Estelle Paranque, author of Blood, Fire and Gold

'I have stood on the shingle beach at Mill Bay, close to my home in West Wales, where Henry and his small army made landfall, and recommend this book to anyone who wants a richer understanding of why he took such a great risk - and succeeded.'--The Writing Desk, June 2024

'Painstakingly and meticulously researched, Amin's is a hugely important work that adds significantly to our understanding of England's most famous dynasty. Groundbreaking.'--Nicola Tallis, author of Young Elizabeth

'The Tudors are the most celebrated dynasty in British history, but until now the story of their origins has been largely overlooked. This impeccably researched and endlessly fascinating new book proves that the prequel was every bit as dramatic as what followed. Not to be missed.'--Tracy Borman, author of Anne Boleyn and Elizabeth

About the Author

Nathen Amin is an author from Carmarthenshire, West Wales, who focuses on the fifteenth century and the reign of Henry VII. He is the author of Tudor Wales (2016), The House of Beaufort (2017), and Henry VII and the Tudor Pretenders: Simnel, Warbeck and Warwick (2021). As of 2020, Nathen is a trustee and founding member of the Henry Tudor Trust, and in 2022 was elected a fellow of the Royal Historical Society.