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The first in a new series titled The Cousin’s War, based on the time in history of the Plantagenets and the Wars of the Roses. Philippa Gregory has again produced an historically correct telling of the story this time from the women’s view point. I liked the way gaps in history were filled with believable embellishments, including the magic (believed to have been common practice in those times), and the way in which she dealt with the Princes in the Tower, the true fate not being known today.
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I really enjoy Philippa Gregory's books on Ann Bolyn. This one was interesting but at times dragged. While Ms. Gregory characterized Elizabeth and her children there was just too many details. At times, I will admit that I could not put the book down but other times had to skim a few pages. All in all this was an enjoyable read.
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Philippa Gregory is one of my favorite historical fiction authors for the simple reason that she was the one who first introduced me to the Tudors with her popular bestseller, The Other Boleyn Girl. Over the years I’ve read enough books about the Tudors, watched movies and TV series, to make this dynasty one of the most fascinating topics to me. But before the Tudors came a period in English history that was just as interesting in its politics and dynamics. The War of the Roses or the Cousins’ W
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it was a great read, to see how hard woman had to work to make a mark in a very male orientated world. cant wait to read the rest in the "Cousins Series ".
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It might be realistic and accurate to history, but naming every other person Edward or Elizabeth made it difficult for me to fully enjoy this book.
Aug 05, 2011
Hettie
marked it as tbr-eventually
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Oct 19, 2011
Skandia
marked it as to-read
Apr 23, 2013
Mary Bronson
marked it as to-read
Apr 09, 2014
Melanie
marked it as to-read-series
Apr 21, 2015
Anita Reads
marked it as dnf-books
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Oct 05, 2015
Stephanie
marked it as to-read
May 03, 2016
Lena
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Jan 07, 2017
Darlene
marked it as wishlist
Nov 19, 2017
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marked it as to-read
Feb 15, 2018
Alisha
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Sep 11, 2018
Elizabeth Stultz
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Dec 13, 2020
Jennifer
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May 15, 2022
Mandy
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Jun 21, 2025
Jojobean
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