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Cousins' War #01: The White Queen

by Philippa Gregory

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Presenting a new series set amid the deadly feuds in England known as the Wars of the RosesBrother turns on brother to win the ultimate prize, the throne, in this dazzling account of the wars of the Plantagenets. They ruled before the Tudors, and now Philippa Gregory brings them to life through the dramatic and intimate stories of the secret players: the indomitable women.The White Queen tells the story of Elizabeth Woodville, a woman of extraordinary beauty and ambition, who secretly marries the newly crowned boy king. While Elizabeth rises to the demands of her exalted position and fights for the success of her family, her two sons become the central figures in a famous unsolved mystery that has confounded historians for centuries: the lost princes in the Tower of London. Philippa Gregory brings the artistry and intellect of a master writer and storyteller to a new era in history and begins what is sure to be another bestselling classic series from this beloved author.

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The #1 "New York Times"-bestselling author of "The Other Boleyn Girl" presents the first book in a new series set amidst the tumult and intrigue of England's passionate family feud, The War of the Roses.

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Presenting a new series set amid the deadly feuds in England known as the Wars of the RosesBrother turns on brother to win the ultimate prize, the throne, in this dazzling account of the wars of the Plantagenets. They ruled before the Tudors, and now Philippa Gregory brings them to life through the dramatic and intimate stories of the secret players: the indomitable women.The White Queen tells the story of Elizabeth Woodville, a woman of extraordinary beauty and ambition, who secretly marries the newly crowned boy king. While Elizabeth rises to the demands of her exalted position and fights for the success of her family, her two sons become the central figures in a famous unsolved mystery that has confounded historians for centuries: the lost princes in the Tower of London. Philippa Gregory brings the artistry and intellect of a master writer and storyteller to a new era in history and begins what is sure to be another bestselling classic series from this beloved author.
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Philippa Gregory is the author of several bestselling novels, including The Other Boleyn Girl. She studied history at the University of Sussex and received a Ph.D. from the University of Edinburgh. Visit her website at PhilippaGregory.com.
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Orlando501, September 1, 2011 (view all comments by Orlando501)
Like most of Philippa Gregory's books, The White Queen is an enthralling, magical look at the life of a real person. While quite a bit of this book is fictitious, there's enough real history dotting the pages to give you a feel for the real character of Elizabeth Woodville and the many people who came into her life as she went from a poor widow to a dazzling queen, to a strong and independent woman and mother. This rendition of the story of the boys in the tower and their mother is not one you will want to miss. Amazing story telling!
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Snow Shoe, January 1, 2011 (view all comments by Snow Shoe)
It may be that I got this book for Christmas or that I just finished reading Alice's Adventures in Wonderland, or that I finished the book in less than two weeks..but for some reason, I really enjoyed this book and I wouldn't mind reading the next one...tonight. It is a little less racy than some of Gregory's other books. However, there is still much of the scheming and crazy struggle for power as I saw in the Bolean books. Gregory is a great historical fiction author for those of us who aspire to be princesses and queens in our dreams.
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ISBN:
9781416563693
Author:
Gregory, Philippa
Publisher:
Touchstone Books
Subject:
Historical - General
Subject:
Romance - General
Subject:
Historical
Subject:
Literature-A to Z
Edition Description:
Trade paper
Series:
Cousins' War
Series Volume:
01
Publication Date:
20100431
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TRADE PAPER
Grade Level:
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Language:
English
Pages:
464
Dimensions:
8 x 5.25 in 13.44 oz
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"Synopsis" by , Presenting a new series set amid the deadly feuds in England known as the Wars of the RosesBrother turns on brother to win the ultimate prize, the throne, in this dazzling account of the wars of the Plantagenets. They ruled before the Tudors, and now Philippa Gregory brings them to life through the dramatic and intimate stories of the secret players: the indomitable women.The White Queen tells the story of Elizabeth Woodville, a woman of extraordinary beauty and ambition, who secretly marries the newly crowned boy king. While Elizabeth rises to the demands of her exalted position and fights for the success of her family, her two sons become the central figures in a famous unsolved mystery that has confounded historians for centuries: the lost princes in the Tower of London. Philippa Gregory brings the artistry and intellect of a master writer and storyteller to a new era in history and begins what is sure to be another bestselling classic series from this beloved author.
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