Hand in Violent Hand

5 - King of the Sea 1349-1352

King of the Sea

Characters
This isn't that complicated of a historical novel and most of the people have different names but bear with me...there are lot of them

English Court

Edward, King of England: King of England since he was fourteen years old, well liked and ambitious, husband of Philippa, father of their many children

Philippa, Queen of England: married to Edward since she was fourteen, shrewd and cunning, though known as being more merciful than her husband. They have many children

Edward of Woodstock, Prince of Wales (called Ned): eldest child of Edward and Philippa the much loved crown prince, tactically brilliant but even tempered

Isabella of Woodstock: second eldest child of Edward and Philippa, clever but socially withdrawn

Lionel of Antwerp: third eldest child after the death of an older sister, second eldest son

John of Ghent, Earl of Richmond: third surviving son, but sixth born child of Edward and Philippa, clever and power hungry

Edmund of Langley: fourth surviving son of Edward and Philippa, just a year younger than John but shy and unambitious

Margret and Mary: younger daughters of Edward and Philippa

Simon Burley: loyal knight and companion of the Prince of Wales, son of his schoolmaster

Bernard Brocas: master of the hounds, a loyal companion and friend of the Prince of Wales

William Salisbury: loyal knight and friend of the Prince of Wales, his father was a loyal companion of the king

Henry, Earl of Derby, Duke of Lancaster: friend of the royal family, his father was a leading architect in King Edward's ascension to the throne, a good soldier and a better politician, future father in law of John of Ghent

Adele (possibly Edith, or respelled Edith): mistress of the Prince of Wales

Marie : lady in waiting to Queen Philippa

Katherine Roet: lady in waiting to Queen Philippa

Philippa Roet: lady in waiting to Queen Philippa

Geoffrey Chaucer: son of the royal vintner, friend of John

Notable French Commanders

Chany: French rebel attempting to retake Calias, known for his chivalry and author of a book on the subject

Amerigo: Captain of Calais, in theory working for the english, corrupt

Charles de la Cerda: noted soldier and french commander, close companion of King Jean II of France

Introduction

Inspired by true events

In 1327 Edward III was crowned king of England. In 1330 his wife Philippa was crowned Queen.

Together they have ruled with much success, loved by their people and court alike. They have seven surviving children, four of whom are sons.

Edward has begun the 100 years war in France, and Philippa has orchestrated many reforms within England. But the Black Plague has taken its toll on the war and on the nation, claiming the lives of three of their children.

The year is 1349, Edward and Philippa have no grandchildren, and with four growing sons most nations would be bracing for civil war as young ambitions struggle to be kept in check.