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The White Queen

Cousins' War 1
By Philippa Gregory
Series: COUSINS' WAR
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The White Queen by Philippa Gregory is a gripping tale set during the Wars of the Roses, focusing on the life of Elizabeth Woodville. As a commoner who becomes the Queen of England through her marriage to King Edward IV, Elizabeth navigates political intrigue, love, and power struggles in a turbulent period of British history. This historical fiction novel brings to life the drama and challenges faced by a woman rising from obscurity to prominence.
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You might enjoy this book if you're fascinated by the tumultuous era of the Wars of the Roses, as it vividly brings to life the story of Elizabeth Woodville, a captivating queen. The blend of historical drama and intrigue makes it an enthralling read for those who appreciate tales of power, ambition and romance set against a richly detailed medieval backdrop.

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The first in a stunning series, The Cousins' War, from internationally bestselling author Philippa Gregory

Set amid the tumult and intrigue of The War of the Roses, Philippa Gregory tells the story of one woman's ambitious ascent to royalty during the unsolved mystery around her sons' imprisonment in the Tower in a captivating family drama.

Elizabeth Woodville is 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. Their 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.

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

'Queen of the historical novel' Mail on Sunday

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The White Queen by Philippa Gregory has been generally well-received. Reviewers often praise the rich historical detail and engaging storytelling, highlighting the vivid depiction of Elizabeth Woodville's rise to power during the Wars of the Roses. Some critiques point out the liberties taken with historical accuracy, yet the novel's compelling character portrayals and emotional depth tend to overshadow these concerns.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781847394644

Publisher: Simon & Schuster Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 15 April 2010

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Simon & Schuster Ltd

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 464

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About the Author

Philippa Gregory is the author of many New York Times bestselling novels, including The Other Boleyn Girl, and is a recognized authority on women’s history. Many of her works have been adapted for the screen including The Other Boleyn Girl. She graduated from the University of Sussex and received a PhD from the University of Edinburgh, where she is a Regent. She holds honorary degrees from Teesside University and the University of Sussex. She is a fellow of the Universities of Sussex and Cardiff and was awarded the 2016 Harrogate Festival Award for Contribution to Historical Fiction. She is an honorary research fellow at Birkbeck, University of London. She was awarded a CBE title for services to literature and charity in 2022. She welcomes visitors to her website PhilippaGregory.com.

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