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The White Queen

byPhilippa Gregory

The tale of one woman's ambitious ascent to royalty during the Wars of the Roses and the unsolved mystery around her sons' imprisonment in the Tower. 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.

Language

en

Published on

17/02/2022

Pages

464

Format

Paperback

ISBN

9781398508613

Who is this book for? Readers interested in historical fiction, particularly those who enjoy stories about strong female characters and royal history.

Topics PowerFamilyAmbition
MoodDramatic, Reflective
Female protagonist
RomanceMajor Subplot
ViolenceModerate
Explicit scenesSuggestive Themes

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