It is a historical novel set in England during the Wars of the Roses. The main characters are a young man named John and a boy, Lambert Simnel, who is supported as a potential heir to the throne. The story follows the political intrigues and power struggles that arise after the fall of the House of York.

The novel shows how an ordinary man becomes drawn into a large-scale political game. Through the fate of Lambert and the people around him, it explores themes of false identity, ambition, and survival in a time of upheaval. The atmosphere is heavy and tense, shaped by medieval landscapes, the smell of smoke and metal, and a constant sense of danger.

false identity

Tudor England

political intrigue

historical fiction

Wars of the Roses