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Great book with one of the truly most unlikable heroines I can remember. Gregory's depiction of Margaret Beaufort, the mother of Henry VII, is as a woman who is totally delusional, completely wrapped up in herself, who sees her only way of righting the wrongs done her is to put her son on the throne. I give the book four stars because Gregory is consistent with her portrayal of Margaret from start to finish. Just when you begin to think maybe you could feel sorry for her--married at 12, both a w
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Must admit that I was quite disappointed in this read. It's written in a childish way by a self-centered character. The heroine is immature, arrogant, selfish and lacking in human compassion and understanding. The best part of the novel was the ending where King Richard and Henry meet in battle. I realize that living in this world of war and political intrigue must have been difficult but Lady Margaret is portrayed as a wicked woman who says she takes her strength and calling from God when it is
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May 06, 2010
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