The Kingmaker's Daughter

by Philippa Wiat

Few historical figures provoke such passions and debates as Richard the Third--few have such charisma. Enigmatic, ambitious, ruthless, single-minded in his pursuit of power, Richard Plantagenet nonetheless remained loyal and true to those he loved.

Through the life and times of Anne, daughter to the great Warwick the Kingmaker, Richard is seen as the youngest of eight sons, his mother's favourite; as a determined lover and doting father. Anne was caught between the warring Houses of York and Lancaster, between the thorns of the white rose and the red. Wedded at sixteen to a Lancastrian Prince of Wales; rescued by Richard from the Duke of Clarence's kitchens, she subsequently became Queen of England--and mother to a Yorkist Prince of Wales.

A satisfying novel, The Kingmaker's Daughter asks a lot of questions and gives as many answers. Meticulously researched, its characterizations are brilliantly drawn and wholly convincing.

(Jacket copy)

Genres: Historical Fiction

320 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1989

About the author

Pseudonym of Philippa Ferridge. According to a bookseller, pseudonym of Hilda Brookman Stanier as well.

Reviews

[Elena · Rating 1 out of 5]

If you are eager to read the fantasy tale about Richard-The-Baddy, do yourself a favour: choose Shakespeare... at least it's wonderfully written. This book presents the Shakesperian monster - and nothing of the real Richard - but it's dull, improbable, full of boring hindsight and less historically accurate than Shakespeare itself.

[Angie Bonthuis · Rating 5 out of 5]

Best "sister" novel since The Other Bolyn Girl!