Books Tell You Why, Inc.

Illustrated by Michael Foreman.

The Pig Plantagenet is the story of Henry II, the last Plantagenet king of England. Henry is a flawed but lovable monarch who must contend with the machinations of his powerful family and the hostile factions within his kingdom. Andrews captures the complexity and intrigue of Henry's world in compelling detail, portraying a society in flux as it struggles to redefine itself in the face of invasions and internal strife.; 8vo; $6.00.