How well do you know the story of King Richard III? Not as well as Matthew Wansford. Matthew, a 12-year-old merchant's son, has always longed to be a knight. And his chance comes in the golden summer of 1482 when he arrives at Middleham Castle, home of King Edward IV's brother, Richard, then Duke of Gloucester - valiant warrior at the age of 18, loyal brother, loving father, good master. Soon Matt encounters a dangerous enemy. Hugh, a fellow page, is a better swordsman, horseman, more skilled in all the knightly arts - and the son of an executed traitor. A vicious bully, he aims to make Matt's life hell. Yet Matt also finds the most steadfast of friends - Alys, Roger and Edward, the Duke's only son. Together they forge a secret knightly fellowship, the Order of the White Boar, and swear an oath of lifelong loyalty - to each other and to their good lord, Duke Richard. But these are not times to play at war. Soon Matt and his friends will be plunged into the deadly games of the Wars of the Roses. Will their loyalty be tested as the storm looms on the horizon? For readers of 10 and above, 'The Order of the White Boar' tells the exciting adventures of Matt and his friends in the months leading up to the momentous events of 1483, the 'Year of the Three Kings'. And coming soon, in early 2018, 'The King's Man', following Matt's further adventures as he serves the new King Richard III through to the fateful summer of 1485 and beyond. Find Matt and Alex on Facebook at Alex Marchant Author, on Twitter @AlexMarchant84 and @whiteboarorder, and on WordPress @AlexMarchantBlog.

A comic about Richard III, from the point of view of the king himself.

How well do you know the story of the real King Richard III? Read Books 1 and 2 of the best-selling 'Order of the White Boar' sequence together for the first time.Twelve-year-old Matthew Wansford has always longed to be a knight. His chance comes in the golden summer of 1482 when he arrives at Middleham Castle, home of King Edward IV's brother, Richard, Duke of Gloucester - valiant warrior, loyal brother, loving father, good master.With new-found friends Alys, Roger and Edward, the Duke's only son, he forges a secret knightly fellowship, the Order of the White Boar. They swear an oath of lifelong loyalty - to each other and to their good lord, Duke Richard.But these are not times to play at war. Soon Matt and his friends will be plunged into the deadly games of the Wars of the Roses. Will their loyalty be tested as the storm looms on the horizon?For readers of all ages from 10 to adult, 'The Order of the White Boar' and 'The King's Man' tell the exciting adventures of Matt and his friends in the months leading up to the momentous 'Year of the Three Kings' of 1483, and then through to the fateful summer of 1485 - and beyond...Coming soon, in 2021, 'King in Waiting', the third book in the 'Order of the White Boar' sequencePraise for 'The Order of the White Boar' and 'The King's Man''A wonderful work of historical fiction . . . altogether a very enjoyable book for both children and adults.' Isabel Green, 'Ricardian Bulletin' of the Richard III Society'This engaging and exciting story has the power to captivate readers of any age . . . extremely well researched and a pleasure to read.' Wendy Johnson, member of the Looking for Richard Project'A really gripping historical novel . . . well written, vivid and absorbing.' E. Flanagan, author of 'Eden Summer''Exciting and appealing, accurate and well-researched . . . I can honestly see this becoming a classic.' Joanne R. Larner, author of 'Richard Liveth Yet''A book full of action, heart, fire and hope. A cracking read, and I highly recommend it.' Narrelle M. Harris, author of 'Kitty & Cadaver''Finally! A book that has been written for a younger audience, which brings to life, through the eyes of a young boy, the just and fair leader that Richard III truly was.' Richard III's Loyal Supporters

In 1485 on a battlefield in Bosworth, King Richard III was dealt a death blow by the man who had sworn loyalty to him only a few months earlier. He was Rhys ap Thomas. This is the story of the man who helped forge the course of British history.