The White Queen

Brief Description: A tale of the Wars of the Roses follows Elizabeth Woodville, who ascends to royalty and fights for the well-being of her family, including two sons whose imprisonment in the Tower of London precedes a devastating unsolved mystery. Review Quotes: 'It would be hard to make history more entertaining, lively or engaging' "Sunday Express" 'Queen of the historical novel' "Mail on Sunday" 'Gregory brings to life the sights, smells and textures of 16th-century England' "Kate Mosse," "Financial Times" 'Rollicking, page-turning stuff' "Metro" 'Of Woodville herself, Gregory makes a fascinating heroine; strong, ambitious, vengeful, beautiful and tinged with more than a hint of witchcraft. Popular history at its best' "Daily Mail" 'History comes gloriously alive as widowed Elisabeth Woodville of the House of Lancaster seduces and marries Yorkist King Edward IV. From then on conflict, betrayal and murder stalk her life as the Queen of England' "Mirror" 'As with The Other Boleyn Girl, Gregory's clever blend of fact and fiction is a lot racier than the average historical biography ... her tale of Elizabeth Woodville's tenacious fight for her family's position during the Wars of the Roses oozes sex appeal andPublisher Marketing: Brother turns on brother. The throne of England is at stake. The deadly Wars of the Roses have begun. . . ."They ruled England before the Tudors, and now internationally bestselling author Philippa Gregory brings the Plantagenets to life through the dramatic and intimate stories of the secret players: the indomitable women."Elizabeth Woodville, a woman of extraordinary beauty and ambition, secretly marries the newly crowned boy king. While she rises to the demands of her exalted position and fights for the success of her family, her two sons become the central figures in a famous unsolved mystery that has confounded historians for centuries: the lost princes in the Tower of London. Philippa Gregory brings the artistry and intellect of a master writer and storyteller to a new era in history and begins what is sure to be another bestselling classic series. Review Citations:

Library Journal 11/15/2009 pg. 37 (EAN 9780743582292, Compact Disc)

Publisher's Weekly Annex 12/07/2009 (EAN 9780743582292, Compact Disc)

Audio File 12/01/2009 pg. 40 (EAN 9780743582292, Compact Disc)

Booklist 06/01/2009 pg. 6 (EAN 9781416563686, Hardcover)

Publishers Weekly 06/29/2009 pg. 105 (EAN 9781416563686, Hardcover)

Kirkus Reviews 08/01/2009 (EAN 9781416563686, Hardcover)

Library Journal 08/15/2009 pg. 67 (EAN 9781416563686, Hardcover)

Time 08/24/2009 pg. 55 (EAN 9781416563686, Hardcover)

People Weekly 08/24/2009 pg. 53 (EAN 9781416563686, Hardcover)

Romantic Times 09/01/2009 pg. 55 (EAN 9781416563686, Hardcover)

BookPage 08/01/2009 (EAN 9781416563686, Hardcover)

Contributor Bio:  Gregory, Philippa Philippa Gregory was an established historian and writer when she discovered her interest in the Tudor period and wrote the internationally bestselling novel The Other Boleyn Girl. Now she is looking at the family that preceded the Tudors: the magnificent Plantaganets, a family of complex rivalries, loves, and hatreds. Her other great interest is the charity that she founded nearly twenty years ago: Gardens for The Gambia. She has raised funds and paid for 140 wells for the primary schools of this poor African country. A former student of Sussex university, and a PhD and Alumna of the Year 2009 of Edinburgh University, her love for history and commitment to historical accuracy are the hallmarks of her writing. She lives with her family on a small farm in Yorkshire. She welcomes visitors to her site www. PhilippaGregory.com