A tyrant on the throne, Richard II was young, handsome, and elegant. As the last living child of the brilliant Black Prince, he ascended the throne with the hopes of his people on his shoulders. His court glittered, his tastes were refined, and his portraits shone with gold. However, he became a murderous, capricious ruler, whose favorites plotted against his family and who rewrote the laws of England to add to his absolute power. Richard raised an army against his own subjects, leading to his deposition—twice.

This is the story of the forgotten civil war of 1387, featuring Richard at odds with his brave uncle, Thomas of Woodstock. Discover how the bright promise of a boy turned deadly, igniting fear and open war among his nobles. Listen to Death Keeps His Court, a tale of tyranny, treachery, and tragedy that inspired A Game of Thrones, narrated by a skilled performer. The author, Anselm Audley, holds degrees in ancient history from Oxford and planetary science from University College London, alongside being a published fantasy novelist known for titles such as Heresy, Inquisition, Crusade, and Vespera.