The Kingmaker’s Daughter

The Kingmaker’s Daughter by Philippa Gregory is a historical fiction novel published by Simon & Schuster in 2013. This edition, comprising 452 pages, delves into the intricate lives of the daughters of Richard, Earl of Warwick, a powerful figure in fifteenth-century England. Set against the backdrop of King Edward IV’s court, the narrative explores themes of love, power, and the political machinations that shape the lives of these young women as they navigate a world rife with conspiracy and conflict.
Readers will find a compelling portrayal of Anne and her sister as they evolve from pawns in their father’s ambitions to influential figures in their own right. The story captures Anne’s journey from a carefree childhood to a life marked by desperation and sacrifice, particularly as she faces the consequences of her choices in a tumultuous political landscape. With elements of family life and sibling dynamics woven throughout, this novel offers a rich exploration of the historical context and personal struggles faced by women in a male-dominated society.
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#1 New York Times bestselling author Philippa Gregory’s stunning novel of conspiracy and a fight to the death for love and power at the court of King Edward IV of England.The Kingmaker’s Daughter is the gripping story of the daughters of the man known as the Kingmaker, Richard, Earl of Warwick: the most powerful magnate in fifteenth-century England. Without a son and heir, Richard uses his two daughters as pawns in political games, and they grow up to be influential players in their own right. In this novel, her first sister story since The Other Boleyn Girl, Philippa Gregory explores the lives of these two fascinating young women. At the court of Edward IV and his queen, Elizabeth Woodville, Anne grows from a delightful child to become ever more fearful and desperate when her father makes war on his former friends. Only a girl she is married and then left widowed and fatherless, with her mother in sanctuary and her sister married to the enemy. She escapes by marrying Richard, Duke of Gloucester, but her choice will set her on a collision course with the power of the royal family, sacrificing the lives of those she loves most in the world, including her only son, Prince Edward. Ultimately, the kingmaker’s daughter will achieve her father’s greatest ambition.
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