The White Queen (Cousins’ War, Book 1)
The White Queen by Philippa Gregory, published by Atria on April 6, 2010, is a historical fiction novel that delves into the life of Elizabeth Woodville, a woman who rises from obscurity to become Queen of England. This edition spans 464 pages and is presented in English. The narrative explores Elizabeth’s extraordinary beauty and ambition, detailing her secret marriage to King Edward IV and the subsequent challenges she faces within the tumultuous English court during the Wars of the Roses.
Readers will find a vivid portrayal of Elizabeth’s struggle for power and her efforts to secure her family’s legacy amidst the chaos of the era. The story highlights the complexities of her position as queen and the impact of her mother’s mystical influence. As Elizabeth navigates the treacherous political landscape, her two sons become central figures in a historical mystery surrounding the lost princes in the Tower of London. This edition offers an engaging exploration of biographical and historical themes set against the backdrop of a pivotal time in Great Britain’s history.
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The inspiration for the critically acclaimed Starz miniseries The White Queen, #1 New York Times bestselling author Philippa Gregory brings to life the extraordinary story of Elizabeth Woodville, a woman who rises from obscurity to become Queen of England, and changes the course of history forever.
Elizabeth Woodville is a woman of extraordinary beauty and ambition. Her mother is Jacquetta, also known as the mystical lady of the rivers, and she is even more determined to bring power and wealth to the family line. While riding in the woods one day, Elizabeth captures the attentions of the newly crowned King Edward IV and, despite her common upbringing, marries him in secret.
When she is raised up to be his queen, the English court is outraged, but Elizabeth rises to the demands of her exalted position and fights for her family’s dominance. Yet despite her best efforts, and even with the help of her mother’s powers, her two sons become pawns in a famous unsolved mystery that has confounded historians for centuries: the lost princes in the Tower of London.
In this dazzling account of the deadly Wars of the Roses, brother turns on brother to win the ultimate prize: the throne of England.
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