The first in a stunning new series, The Cousins War, is set amid the tumult and intrigue of The War of the Roses. Internationally bestselling author Philippa Gregory brings this family drama to colourful life through its women, beginning with the story of Elizabeth Woodville, the White Queen The White Queen tells the story of a common woman who ascends to royalty by virtue of her beauty, a woman who rises to the demands of her position and fights tenaciously for the success of her family, a woman whose two sons become the ...
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The first in a stunning new series, The Cousins War, is set amid the tumult and intrigue of The War of the Roses. Internationally bestselling author Philippa Gregory brings this family drama to colourful life through its women, beginning with the story of Elizabeth Woodville, the White Queen The White Queen tells the story of a common woman who ascends to royalty by virtue of her beauty, a woman who rises to the demands of her position and fights tenaciously for the success of her family, a woman whose two sons become the central figures in a mystery that has confounded historians for centuries: the Princes in the Tower whose fate remains unknown to this day. From her uniquely qualified perspective, Philippa Gregory explores the most famous unsolved mystery, informed by impeccable research and framed by her inimitable storytelling skills.
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Tudor were better , but learned some historical info
Marilynne B
Oct 3, 2013
The White Queen
As usual it arrived as promised and in excellent condition. I have not had time to read it as yet. MJB
Joseph B
Jun 7, 2012
White Queen
Everyone enjoyed the book and is looking forward to the others in the series. Great way to start!
mjmurphy
Sep 22, 2011
Good read
When I read this book, it really took me back to its time. I felt I learned historically about this time through a story that kept me wanting to read more.
mary t
Jun 23, 2011
exiting
I love the subject matter. Could not put the book down. I find it amazing that history is so facinating.
