'He suddenly remembered his mother telling him the mistle thrushes were the last birds in the air before a great storm. Country folk would see them flying alone on the wind and know a tempest was on its way.'

The first episode in the extraordinary Wars of the Roses, in which two families plunged England into a terrible civil war for thirty years, Stormbirdis Conn Iggulden's brilliant new historical novel and the opening to his greatest series yet.

'Pacey and juicy, and packed with action.' Kate Saunders, Sunday Times

'. . . a novel that seamlessly combines narrative, historical credence and great knowledge of the period.' Harry Hodges,Daily Express

'Yet another masterpiece by Conn Iggulden.' Jon Wise, Sunday Sport

'. . . exceptionally well-written and gripping.' Stylist - Top 10 Books of October

'Conn breathes new life into the darkest and most dramatic of times, with a flair for both the huge scale and human interest of it all.' Star

'. . . compelling reading.' Woman & Home

'. . . gripping.' The Bookseller

'. . . superbly plotted and paced.'Simon Hills, The Times

'Full of period detail, the narrative weaves a glittering thread through the complex, political chaos of the time. It's been said that Game of Thrones is the Wars of the Roses written as fantasy- this is the real thing, more glorious, more passionate, far, far more gritty.' Manda Scott (author and head of HWA)

'The Wars of the Roses series will be a benchmark for historical fiction, showcasing Conn Iggulden at his finest.' The Love of Good Books

'. . . a benchmark for historical fiction, showcasing Conn Iggulden at his finest.' Parmenion Books

'The writing is as ever impeccable.' Jaffa Reads Too

'. . . deliciously addictive.' Falcata Times

'Great pacing, fascinating people, and vibrant descriptions make this a must read!.' Historical Novel Review

'Bursting with period detail and jam packed with action, Stormbird is an excellent start to a promising historical fiction trilogy from a bestselling author. I definitely recommend this for Iggulden fans old and new and anyone that loves history. I am eagerly awaiting the next instalment.' Bookshelf Butterfly

'Another riveting 'hist fict' from a master hist fict riveter. If you feel that Philippa Gregory has the 15th century all sewn up with her Cousins' War series, you haven't read Stormbird.' Bookbag

'. . . an engrossing and engaging read.' Historical fiction online