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.
About the Author
Philippa Gregory was an established historian and writer when she discovered her interest in the Tudor period and wrote the internationally bestselling novel The Other Boleyn Girl. Now she is looking at the family that preceded the Tudors: the magnificent Plantaganets, a family of complex rivalries, loves, and hatreds. Her other great interest is the charity that she founded nearly twenty years ago: Gardens for The Gambia. She has raised funds and paid for 140 wells for the primary schools of this poor African country. A former student of Sussex university, and a PhD and Alumna of the Year 2009 of Edinburgh University, her love for history and commitment to historical accuracy are the hallmarks of her writing. She lives with her family on a small farm in Yorkshire. She welcomes visitors to her site www.PhilippaGregory.com
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This book is a companion to the Red Queen, telling the story of a tumultuous time in history from two different sides.
Elizabeth is a mother who is passionate about ensuring that her sons have all that they are entitled to as heirs to the throne of England. She is a strong woman who married for love in a time when this was far from common, and was unapologetic about her crusade to protect her children and their place in society.
Highly recommended, and cant wait for the next book by this author!
I haven't read many books set in this period. I did find this book somewhat interesting but it wasn't as if I couldn't put it down. I thought it was longer than it should have been especially when each pregnancy came along (there were quite a few). What I did like was the premise that Elizabeth and her mother were suspected of being witches. That's what added the spark to the storyline. I don't think I'll read the next book in the series but if you like this genre then it's worth a read.
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