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The White Princess
By Philippa GregoryPublisher Description
From “queen of royal fiction” (USA TODAY) Philippa Gregory comes this instant New York Times bestseller that tells the story of the remarkable Elizabeth of York, daughter of the White Queen, and mother to the House of Tudor.
When Henry Tudor picks up the crown of England from the mud of Bosworth field, he knows he must marry the princess of the enemy house—Elizabeth of York—to unify a country divided by war for nearly two decades.
But his bride is still in love with his slain enemy, Richard III—and her mother and half of England dream of a missing heir, sent into the unknown by the White Queen. While the new monarchy can win power, it cannot win hearts in an England that plots for the triumphant return of the House of York.
Henry’s greatest fear is that somewhere a prince is waiting to invade and reclaim the throne. When a young man who would be king leads his army and invades England, Elizabeth has to choose between the new husband she is coming to love and the boy who claims to be her beloved lost brother: the rose of York come home at last.
When Henry Tudor picks up the crown of England from the mud of Bosworth field, he knows he must marry the princess of the enemy house—Elizabeth of York—to unify a country divided by war for nearly two decades.
But his bride is still in love with his slain enemy, Richard III—and her mother and half of England dream of a missing heir, sent into the unknown by the White Queen. While the new monarchy can win power, it cannot win hearts in an England that plots for the triumphant return of the House of York.
Henry’s greatest fear is that somewhere a prince is waiting to invade and reclaim the throne. When a young man who would be king leads his army and invades England, Elizabeth has to choose between the new husband she is coming to love and the boy who claims to be her beloved lost brother: the rose of York come home at last.
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“This is my first book from this author and it has convinced me to buy more. Although it’s not completely accurate, as we discover more about historical events, it just has all the feels for strong female characters-who despite going against Kings and Noblemen stay determined.
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The Boy
I do wish she spoke with her brother near the end. I think it could have made it all the more heart wrenching. And it could have been a short scene, one where he eluded to how she helped him escape leading her to wonder how he knew that. Perhaps with details slightly off, enough for the audience to question but for her to convince herself.
I feel the author might have been trying to leave that idea open ended as to his true identity, but I would have been ok with the main character convinced (even to self sooth) the boy was who he said he was. It also would have added more conflict when she denied him for the sake of her own child, and she could have related to her mother more in that moment. His ending then could have ripped her apart more because of it and helped her learn how little power one really has as the wife of a King in a forced marriage to your enemy.
The Affairs
The final character arc and revelations mirrored from the MCs youth (her affair with her uncle vs, her husband’s affair) were satisfying, but had a modern feel. Back then it wouldn’t have been a real choice to make (whether to shut down advances from someone very powerful) and more about survival. I wish she had taken away something else from that encounter and subsequent mirroring story lines, other than how “she” was awful. Something about her power and lack thereof, and where her power really lied all along.
All-in-all I do wish the character was stronger, and had more convictions and with those tweaks it could have been done without changing much of the story. But it was a fascinating read and I enjoyed every moment of it and devoured it quickly.”Alicia ☕️🍂📚
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About Philippa Gregory
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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