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Excellent historical fiction
I was lucky enough to read this book months before the television show and so was ecstatic when the series was released. It was the first historical novel ... READ MORE
Undeniable Success
After watching the brilliant BBC series I decided to pick up the original books by Phillipa Gregory and all I can say is thank God I did. Seeing further in... READ MORE
A fantastic storyteller
This was a return to form for Gregory after what was for me a mediocre outing in her previous book 'The Other Queen'. It is clear that the characters have ... READ MORE
The White Queen
Philippa Gregory is one of the most popular as well as prolific writers of historical fiction working today and with The White Queen she begins a fascinati... READ MORE
Synopsis
The tale of one woman's ambitious ascent to royalty during the Wars of the Roses and the unsolved mystery around her sons' imprisonment in the Tower.
Internationally bestselling author Philippa Gregory brings this family drama to colourful life through its women, beginning with the story of Elizabeth Woodville, the White Queen.
The White Queen tells the story of a common woman who ascends to royalty by virtue of her beauty, a woman who rises to the demands of her position and fights tenaciously for the success of her family, a woman whose two sons become the central figures in a mystery that has confounded historians for centuries: the Princes in the Tower whose fate remains unknown to this day. From her uniquely qualified perspective, Philippa Gregory explores the most famous unsolved mystery, informed by impeccable research and framed by her inimitable storytelling skills.
Publisher information
- Publisher: Simon & Schuster Ltd
- ISBN: 9781398508613
- Number of pages: 464
- Dimensions: 198 x 130 x 28 mm
- Languages: English
Customer Reviews
View allEngaging and beautifully interpreted!
This book reminded me that I've always loved history, I've merely hated history essays.
Philippa Gregory writes beautifully engaging historical fiction tha... READ MORE
Amazing, couldn't put the book down
I was very fortunate to come across this book when I watched numerous episodes of the TV series. I bought it and finished it in 3 days as it was such a pag... READ MORE
Captivating
A wonderfully composed story about a fascinating period of history. Credible and captivating. Very highly recommended!
a good read
Really enjoyed The White Queen, made me think about history, certainly couldn't put it down, looking forward to reading The Red Queen..
Stunning
Having already read ‘The Lady of the Rivers’ I was really excited about reading this. As I’d hoped it really didn’t disappoint. I could hardly put it down ... READ MORE
it's got ow-factor, wow-factor and now-factor !
When The White Queen became a number one bestseller last year and everyone was raving about it, I still shunned it. Historical fiction is just not my thing... READ MORE
Unputdownable! I had to finish it!
This story is so emotional and gripping! I couldn't stop reading! Even if you have seen the TV series before you've read the book (like I have) it doesn't ... READ MORE
The White Queen
Good
Although I really enjoyed this book, it took me quite a while to get into the story, and the main reason for this is, I think, because the events of the bo... READ MORE
Women rule!
A fantastic read! Instantly intriguing and a reminder that behind all powerful men are some very influential women, even if the men don't know it!
A very ... READ MORE
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The White Queen begins during the reign of Henry VI, a mentally unstable Lancastrain King. The story follows and is narrated by Elizabeth Woodville, a Lanc... READ MORE
Great historical fiction!
I loved Gregory’s ‘The Other Boleyn Girl’ and have always been pretty interested in the Tudor period in English history, but I have no great knowledge of t... READ MORE
10/10
Really great read, would definitely recommend it to those who enjoy history novels. Covers everything from adventure, romance, and war.
Excellent!!
Loved it, will have to read the next one in the series.
Elizabeth Woodville... love her or loathe her she was one strong lady!
I started reading this book immediately after reading The Lady Of The Rivers. I loved The Lady Of The Rivers and was so excited to read what happened next.... READ MORE
One of the best books I’ve ever read!!
As some who enjoys history and more specifically the Wars of the Roses, this book was perfect for me.
I haven’t ever actually read historical fiction and... READ MORE
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