Maragret of Anjou, Iggulden - B+

              With Henry VI comatose, Richard of York rules as Regent. Everyone in the kingdom, waits for the king to die. Eighteen months into his illness, Henry awakens on Christmas Day 1354, and learns he has an infant son. Barely able to stand, he  mounts his steed, rides to Westminster, demands the return of his seal, and dismisses York. After a brief rest, he decides to initiate a Judicial Progress, a march with many followers, to the north to show himself, dispense the king's justice, and possibly confront York. Their forces clash at St. Albans, where Henry is gravely wounded. York asks for and receives forgiveness, swears fealty to the king, and is made Constable of England. As the next few years pass, Henry, once again, falls into periods of lassitude as the kingdom is managed by Margaret. She has the king sign a Bill of Attainder taking Lancaster's titles and lands forcing him to take up arms again. At the Battle of Ludlow, York is surrounded, escapes and flees to Ireland. Yorkists continue to fight and once again capture Henry, placing him in the Tower of London. When Richard returns to England, Margaret's forces capture him and behead his son, his loyal liege, and York himself. As I said about the first book, superb historical fiction.