Douglas Chan

Douglas Chan asked Philippa Gregory:

Does the desire to remain historically accurate ever conflict with the need to appeal to a modern audience?

Philippa Gregory Hi Douglas. Interesting question. As I said in a previous answer, I always stick to the history where we know it. But, I am aware that my interpretation of events is very much influenced by the fact that I am a 21st century woman. In years to come, writers and scholars will re-examine the period and probably my work – and have a different take. I also think it’s important not to consciously write for a particular audience, just to write the best you can.

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Saida

Saida asked Philippa Gregory:

Which book did you have the most fun writing and which one was more difficult to write than the rest?

Chrisnicks

Chrisnicks asked Philippa Gregory:

I came to your work through an unusual route: I read about your work with the exiled Chagossian people and came to be a big fan of your novels. For that reason I've always wondered if you had saw parallels between the high drama old English monarchies and the Machiavellian way Chagossians were treated by modern UK governments? And have you ever considered writing a novel about the Chagossians' experience?

Maureen

Maureen asked Philippa Gregory:

In your "Cousin's War" series, you have characters constantly put down Anne Neville, and in the "Kingmaker's Daughter" you make her unlikeable. Why do you hate Anne Neville? And why take the time to write a whole book on her when she should be written by someone who truly is intrigued by her and her life?

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