The Red Queen

The Plantagenet and Tudor Novels · Book 4

Historical Fiction War Fiction Political History Classics

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In this captivating second installment of The Cousins' War trilogy, Philippa Gregory brings Margaret Beaufort from the shadows into the spotlight, revealing the extraordinary woman behind one of England's most pivotal dynasties. Once a child-bride widowed in her teens, Margaret transforms her grief and determination into a masterful political strategy, infiltrating the court of York while secretly orchestrating the downfall of Richard III. Through cunning alliances and unwavering resolve, she maneuvers the pieces of power to ensure her son, Henry Tudor, claims the throne of England. Collaborating with the formidable dowager Queen Elizabeth Woodville, Margaret orchestrates a betrothal that will unite the warring families and end the brutal Wars of the Roses. This is the untold story of a woman whose intelligence and ambition shaped the course of English history, told with Gregory's signature blend of historical detail and intimate character drama.