Owen-Book One of the Tudor Trilogy by Tony Riches is a detailed first person account. Set in the time of the War of the Roses, Riches details the life of Owen Tudor. I have read a lot of history, yet this is the first I have read about Owen Tudor. The story is interesting and ranges over a great time span. Skipping forward to capture the key elements in a life of a man of rare character and accomplishment.

I received an ARC from NetGalley for this Tudor trilogy. I never knew where the Tudor line started and now I do. It was wonderful to read a book from a man's point of view for a change, to see what being a man in those days meant as far as court life, being locked in the tower, having your lands taken, finding a suitable wife and trying to carry on your lineage. I am anxious to read the rest of the trilogy!

This is the first book in a series of how the Tudors came to sit on the throne of England. Owen Tudor is the one that started it all. I love everything about the Tudor's but I have not read that much about Owen Tudor. This book filled in the blanks on how this interesting family came into power. I recommend this book and I look forward to reading the next book in the series.

A most finished with this book,I really enjoyed reading about all the things that happened to Owen life! He had to watch over his back as time went on,he only had less than two true friends,he has a interesting life that's for sure! I love reading about this time in English history so will you. The joys of his life the heartaches, but would be change anything if he could? Read the book to find out about his crazy life!😌

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for this electronic copy in exchange for an honest review.

Like most people I have been sucked into the Tudor world and read extensively including the favorites, Hilary Mantel and Philippa Gregory but I haven't read anything about Owen Tudor yet. Having realised this after coming across this book I was excited to read it. I wanted to find out more about the servant who married a queen and by their grandchildren founded the Tudor dynasty. As other reviewers have said this book is very well research and sticks closely to events. The only fictional character, I felt didn't fit was Juliette, I understand what the author was wanting by including her but I found her story to be scornful and unnecessary to the main story. I loved reading about the dowager queen and the madness that ran through her father. I highly recommend this book and look forward to continuing the trilogy!