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Lady of the Roses

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During her short time as a ward in Queen Marguerite's Lancastrian court, fifteen-year-old Isobel has had many suitors ask for her hand, but the spirited beauty is blind to all but Yorkist Sir John Neville. It is nothing short of a miracle when the Queen allows Isobel's marriage to the enemy, albeit at a hefty price.

All around Isobel and John rages a lawless war. It is only their passion that can see them through the bloody siege of London by the Duke of York, the violent madness of Queen Marguerite, and the devolution of Isobel's meek uncle into the Butcher of England. For theirs is an everlasting love that fears not the scratch of thorns, from either the Red Rose or the White.

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Sandra Worth has written three previous novels on the Wars of the Roses, for which she has received much acclaim.
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judithkaye, February 19, 2008 (view all comments by judithkaye)
THE LADY OF ROSES is a true love story of the medieval ancestors of both Franklin Delano Roosevelt and Sir Winston Churchill. What makes the book even more fascinating this love story is based on actual facts. It centers around 15th-century England, on the brink of civil war. In the middle of this political turmoil, Isobel Ingoldesthorpe, a Lancastrian, and John Neville, a Yorkist fall in love and against all odds, marry.

King Henry is mentally and physically ill. Queen Marguerite is left to rule, but the Yorkist are unsettled under her leadership.John Neville’s brother is the Earl of Warwick is rich, powerful, and mistrusts the French queen. Warwick unseats Henry with Yorkist Edward of March.

Not too long after Edward takes the crown, he marries Elizabeth Woodville in secret, against Warwick’s wishes. Woodville demands land and titles for her relatives. She proves more vicious than the previous queen and war breaks out again.

Throughout, John and Isobel strive for peace. This isn’t possible as the War of the Roses rages around them. Sandra Worth threads together the most bittersweet love story since Romeo and Juliet. Her love for this time period shines through with her carefully sketched characters.

Be sure to stay tuned to the next installment, The King’s Daughter, a novel on the life of Elizabeth of York, mother of Henry VIII. After reading LADY OF THR ROSES, you won’t want to miss it.

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ISBN:
9780425219140
Subtitle:
A Novel of the Wars of the Roses
Author:
Worth, Sandra
Publisher:
Berkley Trade
Subject:
Historical - General
Subject:
History
Subject:
Great britain
Subject:
Historical
Subject:
Historical fiction
Subject:
Love stories
Subject:
Literature-A to Z
Copyright:
2008
Edition Description:
Mass Market
Publication Date:
20080102
Binding:
Paperback
Grade Level:
from 12
Language:
English
Illustrations:
Y
Pages:
416
Dimensions:
8.16x5.56x.89 in. .79 lbs.
Age Level:
from 18
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