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Jan 05, 2022
Suggested reading order: The Lady of the Rivers The White Queen The Red Queen The Kingmaker's Daughter The White Princess The Constant Princess The King's Curse Three Sisters, Three Queens The Other Boleyn Girl The Boleyn…
Jan 04, 2022ryner rated this title 2 out of 5 stars
Elizabeth Woodville, a widow with two sons, catches the eye of Edward VI, the King of England and they wed in a secret ceremony. Edward is mired in an ongoing, deadly power struggle among the York, Lancaster and Tudor branches of the royal…
Aug 14, 2021IntrovertReader rated this title 3 out of 5 stars
Elizabeth Woodville, a young widow who stands to lose everything after her husband’s death, makes a desperate move and petitions King Edward IV to restore her late husband’s lands to her as he travels the road past her father’s estate. She…
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Feb 04, 2021mhhuelsbeck rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
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Aug 22, 2020
COUSINS' WAR: book 2
Nov 01, 2019
Great way to start learning about the Wars of the Roses while still enjoying an interesting work of fiction. I would often stop reading to look up more information on some historical fact that came up in the book, so the process of reading…
Jul 20, 2019EljayJohnson rated this title 1.5 out of 5 stars
I might be done with Philippa Gregory. I was quite a fan of The Other Boleyn Girl because I loved how overwrought and dramatic it was, but except for that she hasn't impressed me much. She could use some drama in the last two I've read.…
Dec 26, 2018
Book 2 of the series
Nov 29, 2014GLNovak rated this title 3.5 out of 5 stars
I have read other Gregory novels and enjoyed them all. I know only a very little about the York and Lancaster era so can't comment on the facts presented. If my confusion and frequent consulting of the genealogy tree are any indication,…
Sep 07, 2014
Once upon a time there was a handsome prince. He was tall, blonde, brave, strong, a good friend and a forgiving opponent. The most common word used to describe him, both by his friends and his enemies was "charming". He defeated the…
Aug 23, 2014Bookafterbook rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
Wonderful historical novel and first of three, The Red Queen and The King Makers Daughter. Adds flesh to the War of the Roses (War of the Cousins probably more correctly as pointed out by the author). Enjoyable read regardless if you…
emerald2pac
Dec 22, 2013emerald2pac rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
As good as I thought and knew it would be. Elizabeth was a very captivating women and her story was very riveting. I finished this book in three days or less. I found it nearly impossible to put down. I am very excited to start reading The…
Dec 07, 2013Sarah17 rated this title 1 out of 5 stars
I found this book well below the author's usual standards. Since I know the period so well (I wrote a Master's thesis on the 15th century), I just found myself irritated by the magic and foofaraw that went on. It was "made for TV"…
Jun 28, 2013AuntJane rated this title 2.5 out of 5 stars
I thought this was good for beach reading - I wasn't too familiar with this bit of history so the book was engaging, but all the strategizing and second guessing toward the end was tedious. I am 50/50 on reading another one.
Jun 01, 2013lozza1401 rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
If you liked Gregory's Tudor series you will enjoy this as a prequel series. More fact than fiction but an interesting alternative to the story of the princes in the tower story.
Mar 05, 2013BlueHippo rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
Though ficional, I enjoyed this book very much. It provides a different perspective on the events leading up to the War of the Roses and a closer look at some people and relationships that are often overlooked in traditional histories. It…
Caroline1731
Oct 11, 2012Caroline1731 rated this title 1 out of 5 stars
Pretty terrible - Gregory does a good job of explicating complicated relationships and the mercurial political changes of the time period; however, the book becomes tedious as it goes on. Ultimately, it's not very interesting.
Mar 08, 2012FattiPatti rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
The way she writes is very amazing. She know how to write a good story and is one of the best authors around. This one was one of my favorite books of her. Very well written. :)
Sep 07, 2011Tbaby rated this title 2.5 out of 5 stars
about the war of the roses
Jul 24, 2011Kathryn74 rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
Philippa once again creates a rich and inspiring story. Very strong characters and detailed events and situations that make this a book that is hard to put down!
May 02, 2011RenGrrl rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
The War of the Roses from the Yorkist side. An excellent read as always from Philippa Gregory!
Apr 08, 2011stblondie13 rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
loved it!! it was partly a fairytale but also included rich history and insight to the political ways of England at the time. very informative and strategic.
Mar 24, 2011
Phew, she is a TERRIBLE author! Did not like this at all, and definitely won't be reading anything else by her!
Aug 04, 2010lost_for_words rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
This book chronicles the tumultuous reign of Elizabeth Woodville, the White Queen and her husband, King Edward IV. She was a woman of astounding beauty, a widow, and young mother who wanted to claim the land and fortune taken by her…
book_devourer
Jul 20, 2010book_devourer rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
a very enjoyable read. One of Gregory's best.