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The White Queen (The Plantagenet and Tudor Novels, #2)

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Kathlyn The recent discovery of the body of Richard III (which has been genetically confirmed to be Richard III) has allowed scientific analysis of the bones …moreThe recent discovery of the body of Richard III (which has been genetically confirmed to be Richard III) has allowed scientific analysis of the bones of the supposed 'Princes in the Tower'. The conclusion is that they are not related and unlikely to be the bones of the two princes. https://www.johnashdownhill.com/johns...(less)
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Why is the novel called "the White Queen"?
Debra Petersen (Queen of Historical Fiction) Because the novel is told from the point of view of Elizabeth Woodville, who became the queen of England. She and her family were originally sided wit…moreBecause the novel is told from the point of view of Elizabeth Woodville, who became the queen of England. She and her family were originally sided with the Lancastrians whose symbol was the red rose, but when she married Edward York whose family's symbol was the white rose, she became the white queen. Philippa created the novels title based upon the two factions of Plantagenets who each used a different colored flower to represent their household.(less)
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Why would an author bring in witchcraft as a steering force in a historical novel?
Archita Mitra I think the novel despite being an account of history is also a narrative of how women lived in that age. They were completely powerless except to bel…moreI think the novel despite being an account of history is also a narrative of how women lived in that age. They were completely powerless except to believe in their own power. It gives a sense of authority to the novel's characters, and also makes it more intriguing(less)
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Is this a stand-alone book?
ItsMeMel Yes, it is.

While reading 'Lady of the Rivers' which is the previous book to 'The White Queen' will give a bit of a helpful background to Elizabeth Wo…moreYes, it is.

While reading 'Lady of the Rivers' which is the previous book to 'The White Queen' will give a bit of a helpful background to Elizabeth Woodville's mother, Jacquetta, and her history which will clue you in to Elizabeth's "gifts", it's not a necessity. You will be able to follow along easily enough reading 'The White Queen' as a stand alone book.(less)
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In what order should the Cousins' War series be read?
Debra Petersen (Queen of Historical Fiction) You can read them in whatever order you prefer as they are all standalone novels. But if you want to read them based on the timeline rather than it be…moreYou can read them in whatever order you prefer as they are all standalone novels. But if you want to read them based on the timeline rather than it being like a great big ball of wibbly wobbly timey wimey stuff than read it in this order:

Lady of the Rivers
The White Queen
The Kingmaker's Daughter
The Red Queen
The White Princess.(less)
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