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

Philippa Gregory

Start date: March 7, 2016

Finish date: March 20, 2016

Discussion: So Many Books, So Little Time

Discussion leader: Deb

Why we're reading this: We will be discussing this book at the March 20th meeting of the So Many Books discussion group. Join us …more
[close] We will be discussing this book at the March 20th meeting of the So Many Books discussion group. Join us at the Library at 3 PM in the Perkins Room and we'll try to untangles the mystery of the Princes in the Tower, the rise to power of Queen Elizabeth Woodville, and the death of her husband King Edward IV.

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So Many Books, So Little Time

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May 10, 2016 Deb rated it really liked it

Shelves: historical

Any book that gets you really excited about history is a great book in my opinion, and so far I have not been disappointed with Philippa Gregory's work. I especially enjoy seeing history told from a female perspective, and in this case it is Elizabeth Woodville, the woman who wins the heart of Edward of York. To marry her he defies his ally, Richard Neville --thus sowing the seeds of discord that will grow into rebellion years later. This book is full of mystery and intrigue, as Edward and his b ...more

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Feb 05, 2020 Melanie rated it really liked it

I was going to give it 3 stars until I read the authors note. I found it to be engaging and makes me curious enough to explore more of this time frame. I want to go back to the Tower of London.

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