Rebellion

'Fine, taut writing . . . packs an emotional punch' - The Times 
 
Margaret Beaufort and Margaret of Anjou - two women who will stop at nothing to place their sons on the English throne. 
 
In exile in France with her young son Prince Edward, Margaret of Anjou at last gives up on promises of aid by King Louis and sets sail for England. There, she will return her husband Henry to the throne - and ensure young Edward will be its heir. 
 
Meanwhile, Margaret Beaufort, separated from her son Henry of Richmond when he was an infant, sees the unrest surrounding the Lancastrian defeat as her chance to finally get him back. But the steps she takes to return her son imperil the kingdom and the throne's current occupant - King Edward IV. 
 
With rebellions tearing the country apart, how far will each woman go to further the interests of their sons? And who can stand in their way?

Fine, taut writing . . . packs an emotional punch.

A gripping read full of historical detail

Livi Michael invests intimate and poignant humanity into the personal tragedies of an era wrought with conflict and terror

Elizabeth Fremantle, author of The Queen's Gambit

Has the colour and power of the best of the chronicles

Lively . . . Michael paints the Middle Ages in spare and elegant prose

Livi Michael has published five novels for adults: Succession, published in 2014; Under a Thin Moon which won the Arthur Welton award in 1992; Their Angel Reach which won the Faber prize in 1995; All the Dark Air (1997) which was shortlisted for the Mind Award; and Inheritance, which won a Society of Authors award. Livi has two sons and lives in Greater Manchester. She teaches creative writing at the Manchester Metropolitan University and has been a senior lecturer in creative writing at Sheffield Hallam University.

Using original documents and extracts from medieval chronicles, this novel tells the story of the rise of the Tudor dynasty, from Lancastrian defeat at the battle of Towton, to Henry Tudor's victory at Bosworth Field.  It is also the story of Margaret Beaufort, who as history progresses moves from being a peripheral figure, dominated by political power games, to a key player.  Separated from her son in his infancy, she takes increasingly dangerous steps to get him back - ultimately orchestrating a series of rebellions against Richard III, and becoming implicated in the deaths of the Princes in the Tower.  Devoted mother, or ruthless and dangerous manipulator? This book presents the evidence of the time.

Succession

'Clever...the narrative has the colour and power of the best of the chronicles she uses.' - Sunday Times 
 
Margaret of Anjou is young, beautiful, French and wildly unpopular when she marries England's ill-fated Henry VI. After the English are banished from France, civil war erupts. Margaret becomes a warrior queen, fighting for her husband's right to be king and her son's position as his rightful heir. 
 
Meanwhile, heiress Margaret Beaufort is born into a troubled inheritance. Fiercely sought after by courtiers, by the age of thirteen she has married twice and given birth to her only son, who will be the future king of England. But then he is taken from her. . .

Clever...the narrative has the colour and power of the best of the chronicles she uses.

Lively . . . Michael paints the Middle Ages in spare and elegant prose.

A heartfelt account of the eye-opening, hair-raising early life of Margaret Beaufort, mother of Henry VII.

Waterstones blog, ‘Author’s Books of the Year 2014’

Elizabeth Fremantle, author of Queen's Gambit

Livi Michael has published six novels for adults: Rebellion, published in 2015, Succession, published in 2014; Under a Thin Moon which won the Arthur Welton award in 1992; Their Angel Reach which won the Faber Prize in 1995; All the Dark Air (1997) which was shortlisted for the Mind Award; and Inheritance, which won a Society of Authors Award. Livi has two sons and lives in Greater Manchester. She teaches creative writing at Manchester Metropolitan University and has been a senior lecturer in Creative Writing at Sheffield Hallam University.

Margaret of Anjou is young, beautiful, French and wildly unpopular when she marries England's ill-fated Henry VI. After the English are banished from France, civil war erupts. Margaret becomes a warrior queen, fighting for her husband's right to be king and her son's position as his rightful heir. 
 
Meanwhile, heiress Margaret Beaufort is born into a troubled inheritance. Fiercely sought after by courtiers, by the age of thirteen she has married twice and given birth to her only son, who will be the future king of England. But then he is taken from her. . .

Faerie Heart

Livi Michael is the author of the popular Frank the hamster series as well as the acclaimed The Whispering Road, The Angel Stone and, most recently, Sky Wolves, and she is the award-winning writer of four adult novels. Livi was a university lecturer and teacher of creative writing but now writes full-time. She lives in Saddleworth.

'If you light a fire on Mabb's hill, she will come for you...' 
 
All Keri has ever wanted is to be part of the Magic. Now her brother Lu is dying. To save him she must bargain with the dangerous Faerie Queen Mabb, who exacts a terrible price. 
 
Will the Magic help Keri to save her brother - and herself?

Sky Wolves

A truly magical new animal story from the author of the hugely popular Frank the hamster series.

Livi Michael is the author of the popular Frank the hamster series as well two novels for older children, the acclaimed The Whispering Road and The Angel Stone, and she is the award-winning writer of four adult novels. Livi was a university lecturer and teacher of creative writing but now writes full-time. She lives in Saddleworth with her two sons.

The wolf was enormous. Its ravenous jaws were open wide, its eyes glared fire. 
 
When Sam&rsquo;s aunt rescues a lost dog, Sam knows that something incredible is going to happen. Jenny the Jack Russell may be a stray, but she is no ordinary dog. Jenny is more special than Sam could ever imagine&hellip; 
 
But Jenny is in danger, and now Sam, Jenny and a gang of fellow runaways face an extraordinary journey. The sky wolves are on their trail, and they won't stop until the rest of the world is destroyed. 
 
A gorgeously written, mystical adventure that will appeal to fantasy and animal fans alike from 9 years upwards.

The Whispering Road

Livi Michael is the author of the best-selling Frank series - starring everyone's favourite hamster hero

Livi Michael is the author of the popular FRANK series as well as the award-winning writer of four adult novels. She has recently given up her job as a university lecturer and teacher of creative writing to write full time and visit schools. Livi lives in Saddleworth with her two sons.

A moving and powerful story about brother and sister, Joe and Annie, who flee from a pitiful existence as servants. They embark on a tough and perilous journey to Manchester in search of their mother who was forced to leave them at the workhouse when they were very young. Their future is tainted by the horrors of their past and as Annie is increasingly troubled by spirits, Joe is forced to make a tough decision. Driven by the lust for freedom, he sells Annie to a fair owner who plans to use her as a medium, and sets about creating a new identity for himself on the streets of Manchester. But the voices of the past won't leave Joe alone and ultimately he finds himself gravitating back to Annie and their original quest to discover the whereabouts of their mother.

Livi Michael

She is the best of the modern chroniclers of these mediaeval wars . . . beautifully written, politically astute and full of insight into the moments when great history meets fragile human hearts.

Lively . . . Michael paints the Middle Ages in spare and elegant prose

Livi Michael invests intimate and poignant humanity into the personal tragedies of an era wrought with conflict and terror

Has the colour and power of the best of the chronicles

Portrayed beautifully, honestly

Margaret Beaufort and Margaret of Anjou - two women who have fought to the bitter end to see their sons take the English throne. 
 
But with her son Edward killed in battle, and imprisoned herself, what next for Margaret of Anjou? And will Margaret Beaufort live to see Richard III deposed, and her son Henry Tudor finally ascend the throne? In this powerful and dramatic conclusion to Livi Michael's Wars of the Roses trilogy, the stakes are higher than ever, the sides are ever-changing, and all will be decided at the Battle of Bosworth . . .

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She is the best of the modern chroniclers of these mediaeval wars . . . beautifully written, politically astute and full of insight into the moments when great history meets fragile human ...

Fine, taut writing . . . packs an emotional punch.

A gripping read full of historical detail

She is the best of the modern chroniclers of these mediaeval wars . . . beautifully written, politically astute and full of insight into the moments when great history meets fragile human ...

Fine, taut writing . . . packs an emotional punch.

A gripping read full of historical detail

She is the best of the modern chroniclers of these mediaeval wars . . . beautifully written, politically astute and full of insight into the moments when great history meets fragile human ...

Fine, taut writing . . . packs an emotional punch.

A gripping read full of historical detail

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