The Rest of His Days, Pamela Taylor
The Rest of His Days, Pamela Taylor
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The Rest of His Days

Author: Pamela Taylor

Narrator: Alex Wyndham

Unabridged: 8 hr 14 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Tantor Media

Published: 04/16/2024


Synopsis

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, 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 unforgivable, 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.

About Pamela Taylor

Pamela Taylor brings her love of history to the art of storytelling. An avid reader of historical fact and fiction, she finds the past offers rich sources for character, ambiance, and plot that allow her fans to escape into a world totally unlike their daily lives. She shares her home with two Pembroke Welsh Corgis who remind her frequently that a dog walk is the best way to find inspiration for that next chapter.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Fran on February 10, 2025

This is a wonderfully engrossing narrative that retells a small piece of British medieval history from an alternative point of view. (Even if you're not a Plantagenet-history nerd like I am, I think you'll be swept up in the story and the story-telling.) Traditional history says that King Edward II o......more

Goodreads review by Samantha on January 29, 2024

Thank you to NetGalley, Black Rose Writing, & to Pamela Taylor for this ARC of The Rest of His Days! This is the first book I've ever read by Pamela Taylor and I have clearly been missing out. If you are a fan of historical fiction, I absolutely suggest you take a look at this book! I also think if......more

Goodreads review by Andrew on June 18, 2024

How did King Edward II die? For a long time, we were told that he was impaled while a prisoner at Berkeley Castle (I'm sparing the gruesome details). The other common knowledge is that Edward was gay, which is why he had very close male friends. But recently, there has been speculation that these ma......more

Goodreads review by Elizabeth on April 18, 2024

Meticulous Research and Colorful Storytelling Make This Medieval Saga Truly Memorable The Rest of His Days, by Pamela Taylor, is an engrossing historical adventure of the late Medieval period. Set against the mystery of the death of Edward II of England, the novel is a rollercoaster of a tale that wi......more

Goodreads review by Cam on September 14, 2025

I was drawn to this book by the plot—what happened to England’s King Edward II after he was deposed from the throne? However, what ultimately had me racing through the book in record time was Pamela Taylor’s non-royal characters. When those individuals came into conflict, I couldn’t put the book dow......more