The Heir Apparent by Jane Ridley, 726 pages

As a fan of anything historical and English, this was one the caught my attention. What little I knew of Edward the II consisted of him being a gadfly prince with an eye for the ladies. This was a wonderful resource, delving into his life from beginning to end, with a fresh look at this often overlooked royal figure. While this isn't a book for the faint of heart, I'm glad I picked it up, and I have a new appreciation for King Edward II.