"Edward the Seventh: The Peacemaker" by David Butler is the captivating second volume of a biographical novel that delves deep into the reign of Britain's King Edward VII. Building on the foundation laid in the first volume, "Edward the Seventh, Prince of Hearts," which chronicled his early career up to Queen Victoria's death in 1901, this book offers an intimate and dramatic portrayal of a monarch often celebrated as the "First Gentleman of Europe."
 
Butler's work presents Edward VII as a complex figure, known for his love of women and adoration by his people. Through a semi-fictional lens, the novel explores Edward's pivotal role in promoting peace and diplomacy during a tumultuous period in European history. With universal acclaim as "Edward the Peacemaker," this volume unravels the personal and political intricacies that shaped his reign, offering readers a richly textured narrative of one of Britain's most fascinating monarchs.