THE DEATH OF KING RICHARD THE SECOND A golden world all turned to lead for a king who was once more golden than it all... Join King Richard in his final days atop the rocky battlement of Castle Flint. All the realm has risen in rebellion against him, and there is little hope now of any salvation as the murderous armies of Henry Bolingbroke draw near. But hidden in the sullen remnant of a royal king's court there is a deadly intent. When all the world has turned to death, can one man commit a crime so foul that none shall ever know of it? Award-winning author Margaret Frazer visits the world of Shakespeare's Richard II. Come sit with her and hear the sad story of "The Death of Kings"... PRAISE FOR MARGARET FRAZER'S BOOKS "As exquisitely woven as a fine medieval tapestry." - Cleveland Plain Dealer "The setting brims with historical details... A brilliant study of human nature... Ms. Frazer reveals her genius... Highly recommended." - Historical Novels Review "Mystery... Suspense... Frazer executes with audacity and ingenuity." - Kirkus Reviews "Frazer's grasp of the society and tangled politics in England in the mid-1400s is masterful." - Firsts, the Book Collector's Magazine "There is action aplenty and intrigue in abundance." - Historical Novels Review Herodotus Award Winner. Twice nominated for the Edgar Award Twice nominated for the Minnesota Book Award A Romantic Times Top Pick. "The Death of Kings" is a short story from the Margaret Frazer's Tales series.