The White Queen

The Plantagenet and Tudor Novels · Book 3

Historical Fiction Literary Fiction Political History Social History

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In the tumultuous era of the Wars of the Roses, where brother turns against brother for the English throne, Elizabeth Woodville, a woman of striking beauty and fierce ambition, navigates the treacherous currents of power. Secretly marrying the young king, she ascends to the throne and dedicates herself to securing her family's future amidst the escalating conflict. However, her reign is shadowed by the mysterious disappearance of her two young sons, the princes in the Tower, an enigma that continues to captivate and confound centuries later. Philippa Gregory masterfully weaves a tale of love, loss, and political intrigue, bringing to vivid life the untold stories of the women who shaped history.