num_pages: 593
description: After Henry of Lancasters rebellion has been crushed early in 1329 a restless peace settles over England. However the young Edward III is no longer content with being his regents puppet no matter that neither Queen Isabella nor Roger Mortimer show any inclination to give up their power. Caught in between is Adam de Guirande torn between his loyalty to the young king and that to his former lord Roger Mortimer.Edward III is growing up fast. No longer a boy to be manipulated he resents the power of his mother Queen Isabella and Mortimer. His regents show little inclination of handing over their power to him the rightful king and Edward suspects they never will unless he forces their hand.Adam de Guirande is first and foremost Edwards man and he too is of the opinion that the young king is capable of ruling on his own. But for Adam siding with his king causes heartache as he still loves Roger Mortimer the man who shaped him into who he is.Inevitably Edward and his regents march towards a final confrontation. And there is nothing Adam can do but pray and hope that somehow things will work out. Unfortunately prayers dont always help.
language: English
title: The Cold Light of Dawn
publisher: Timelight Press