The Rest of His Days

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

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

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

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

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