The Anarchy

Winter brings more than cold to England - it brings war, betrayal, and the making of a man.

In the England of 1142, civil war grinds on and the kingdom remains divided - between King Stephen and the Empress Matilda, between law and chaos, loyalty and ambition.

Walter has risen from his humble beginnings, but the higher he climbs, the more precarious his position becomes.
As factions shift and loyalties are bought and sold, he must choose a side in a war where no outcome is certain but every decision carries a price.

A marriage alliance may secure his future - or bind him to ruin. A chance for personal gain tempts him - but could lead to devastating loss.
The responsibilities of power weigh heavy, and justice is seldom clear; even as Walter sits in judgment of others, he may be forced to commit the very crimes he condemns.

Enemies gather, at home and abroad. Rivalries fester, and betrayal is never far away; Empress Matilda wishes him gone.
As battles rage and sieges tighten, Walter must navigate a world where fortune is fleeting, and survival may demand the darkest of deeds.

Step into a time of broken oaths and bitter struggle, when the fate of England rested on those bold enough to shape history.

Book Two of The Anarchy Trilogy - the eagerly awaited sequel to 'Slave to Fortune'