Using charts, tables, maps, and straightforward descriptions, this book makes the complex story of the Wars of the Roses understandable and enjoyable to learn. The characters and their relationships are clearly explained. The author visited the places described in the book and depicts them in vivid, realistic detail. For anyone who seeks to understand the Wars of the Roses in more detail, or the real story of Richard of Gloucester and Anne of Warwick, "Desire the Kingdom" is an excellent way to get started!

Paula Simonds Zabka's novel on Richard III and Anne Neville is well written and is historically accurate.

Her books provides helpful tools for beginners and knowledgeable readers of the Wars of the Roses, and in particular, Richard III. Chronological charts of the era, a listing of the key players of the period is provided and the graphics that end each chapter adds an extra touch of professionalism making this a well polished and written book.

Zabka achieves where other novelist fails in that she does not depict Anne Neville as a frail, weak or wimpy woman but one who possesses passion for her life with Richard and her era.

This book is a welcome addition to anyone's growing library, fiction or non-fiction.

The editors, George and Aliza Zabka, are to be commended for seeing that this fine publication is now in print.

Joe Ann Ricca
CEO/President
The Richard III Foundation, Inc.