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Philippa Gregory
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Publisher | pocket books | ||
ISBN | 978-184739464 | ||
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Ann
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Synopsis
Internationally bestselling author Philippa Gregory brings the tumult and intrigue of The Wars of the Roses to vivid life through the women of the House of Lancaster and the House of York, beginning with the story of Elizabeth Woodville, the White Queen. A woman who won the love of a king and ascended to royalty by virtue of her beauty, Elizabeth fought tenaciously for the success of her family -- her daughter who would one day unite the warring dynasties, and her two sons whose eventual fate has confounded historians for centuries: the Princes in the Tower. An active player in the power struggles that surrounded her, she made hard and courageous choices, always trying to protect those whom she loved. Informed by impeccable research and framed by her inimitable storytelling skills, Philippa Gregory gives an unforgettable voice to an extraordinary woman at the heart of a devastating conflict.
Review
Reviews of this, the first in a trilogy covering the 15th century War of the Roses, have generally been favourable for its more or less historical accuracy, and for a good story well written.
Elizabeth Woodville is probably best known as the mother of the Princes in the Tower, and this novel fleshes out some of her extraordinary life. As a commoner, widowed and with two small children, she meets, falls in love with, and marries the King of England.
If you know your history, and even if you don't, this is a really good read. Plenty of author's notes and additional material included if your curiosity is piqued and you want to know more !
Recommended.
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