Montfort, The Founder of Parliament

Battles, romance and political maneuverings make this volume of Montfort compelling reading.Praise for Montfort: "A marvelous work of literature and a great story" Bill Jaker "Off the Page" Public Radio"A great read... a marvelous, almost cinematic epic." Erika Funke, Art Scene, Public Radio"Katherine Ashe is adept at weaving a tale that brings the reader into the distant past -- realistically. Her story of Simon de Montfort is a rare find." D. Joseph Jacques, author, Chivalry NowRestored to his titles Earl of Leicester, Steward of England, Simon as permanent ambassador to France is living contentedly in Paris when Prince Edward commits an atrocity, and the Earl must return to save him and his friends from Llewellyn. In England again, unbidden, Simon becomes entangled in the barons' revolt against King Henry's misrule. But when the barons recklessly abandon their project, he alone rescues the Provisions of Oxford -- and newborn democracy -- at risk of his life.