The White Princess
The White Princess by Philippa Gregory, published by Simon and Schuster on July 23, 2013, is a historical fiction novel that explores the life of Elizabeth of York, the daughter of the White Queen and the mother of the Tudor dynasty. This first edition spans 528 pages and is presented in English. The narrative unfolds during a tumultuous period in England’s history, focusing on Elizabeth’s marriage to Henry Tudor, who seeks to unite a divided nation after years of conflict.
Readers will find a rich tapestry of intrigue as Elizabeth navigates her complex feelings for her new husband and her lingering attachment to Richard III, her slain enemy. The story delves into themes of loyalty and identity amid the backdrop of political strife, as Elizabeth grapples with the implications of her family’s legacy and the potential return of a missing heir. With elements of romance, suspense, and biographical detail, this novel captures the challenges faced by a woman caught between two powerful houses during the medieval and Renaissance eras.
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From “queen of royal fiction” (USA TODAY) Philippa Gregory comes this instant New York Times bestseller that tells the story of the remarkable Elizabeth of York, daughter of the White Queen, and mother to the House of Tudor.
When Henry Tudor picks up the crown of England from the mud of Bosworth field, he knows he must marry the princess of the enemy house—Elizabeth of York—to unify a country divided by war for nearly two decades.
But his bride is still in love with his slain enemy, Richard III—and her mother and half of England dream of a missing heir, sent into the unknown by the White Queen. While the new monarchy can win power, it cannot win hearts in an England that plots for the triumphant return of the House of York.
Henry’s greatest fear is that somewhere a prince is waiting to invade and reclaim the throne. When a young man who would be king leads his army and invades England, Elizabeth has to choose between the new husband she is coming to love and the boy who claims to be her beloved lost brother: the rose of York come home at last.
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