In this New York Times bestseller that inspired the critically acclaimed Starz miniseries The White Queen, Philippa Gregory tells the tale of Anne Neville, a beautiful young woman who must navigate the treachery of the English court as her father, known as the Kingmaker, uses her and her sister as pawns in his political game. The Kingmaker’s Daughter–Philippa Gregory’s first sister story since … Gregory’s first sister story since The Other Boleyn Girl–is the gripping tale of the daughters of the man known as the Kingmaker, Richard Neville, Earl of Warwick: the most powerful magnate in fifteenth-century England. Without a son and heir, he uses his daughters, Anne and Isabel, as pawns in his political games, and they grow up to be influential players in their own right.
At the court of Edward IV and his beautiful queen, Elizabeth Woodville, Anne grows from a delightful child to become ever more fearful and desperate when her father makes war on his former friends. Married at age fourteen, she is soon left widowed and fatherless, her mother in sanctuary and her sister married to the enemy. Anne manages her own escape by marrying Richard, Duke of Gloucester, but her choice will set her on a collision course with the overwhelming power of the royal family.
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Love historical fiction. Love to read about the tragic lives of the English Royal Court. Reminds you to be careful what you wish for. The stories about the way women were used as pawns in the games of men and the the way that they used their own power as women to get what they want is fascinating. Brother vs brother and sister vs sister just for a …
Everyone knows the story of Henry the VIII but how did the Tudors come into power? This series tells the story from every angle.
I read many or all of this author’s books ages ago…if she is still writing, I’ll keep reading.
I loved this entire series. I couldn’t put it down. I enjoy the historical aspects of the book. I’ve actually researched some of the events covered in the book.
Phillipa Gregory is one of my favorite authors. As historical fiction is a favorite topic of mine, particularly the English monarchy of the 1300s on, I find her books thoroughly enjoyable reads. Though I’ve read innumerable books on the subject of Henry VIII and his wifes, her depictions of this era and those people who were historically …
Love historical based novels. This one puts you there and is a great way to experience those time.