The White Princess
The White Princess by Philippa Gregory, published by Simon & Schuster in 2014, is a historical fiction novel that delves into the tumultuous period following the War of the Roses. This edition spans 560 pages and is presented in English. The narrative centers on Elizabeth of York, who finds herself torn between her new husband, Henry Tudor, and the mysterious Pretender claiming to be her lost brother, raising questions of loyalty and identity amidst a backdrop of political intrigue.
Readers will encounter a story rich in themes of betrayal and divided loyalties, as Elizabeth grapples with her conflicting emotions and the implications of her choices. The novel explores the complexities of royal life and the challenges faced by women in a male-dominated society, set against the historical landscape of medieval England. With elements of romance and suspense, The White Princess offers a detailed portrayal of a pivotal moment in history, inviting readers to reflect on the personal and political struggles of its characters.
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FROM THE BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF THE FAIRMILE SERIES, PHILIPPA GREGORY, COMES THIS COMPELLING NOVEL.
Somewhere beyond the shores of England, a Pretender is mustering an army. He claims to be brother to the queen, the true heir to the throne.
When Henry Tudor picked up the crown of England from the mud of Bosworth Field, he knew he would have to marry the princess of the rival house – Elizabeth of York – in an effort to unify a country divided by war for nearly two decades. His bride was still in love with his enemy, and her mother and all the loyal House of York still dream of their missing heir making a triumphant return.
Elizabeth faces a terrible dilemma: can she stand by a king whose support and courage are crumbling before her eyes? How can she choose between Tudor and York, between her new husband and the boy who claims to be her beloved lost brother. But is he the lost boy sent into the unknown by his mother, the White Queen, or a counterfeit prince? – a low-born enemy to Henry Tudor and his York princess wife?
Praise for Philippa Gregory:
‘Meticulously researched and deeply entertaining, this story of betrayal and divided loyalties is Gregory on top form’ Good Housekeeping
‘Gregory has popularised Tudor history perhaps more than any other living fiction writer…all of her books feature strong, complex women, doing their best to improve their lives in worlds dominated by men’ Sunday Times
‘Engrossing’ Sunday Express
‘Popular historical fiction at its finest, immaculately researched and superbly told’ The Times
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