The final novel in the Cousins’ War series, the basis for the critically acclaimed Starz miniseries, The White Queen, by #1 New York Times bestselling author and "the queen of royal fiction” (USA TODAY) Philippa Gregory tells the fascinating story of Margaret Pole, cousin to the "White Princess,” Elizabeth of York, and lady-in-waiting to Katherine of Aragon. Regarded as yet another threat to the volatile King Henry VII’s claim to the throne, Margaret Pole, cousin to Elizabeth of York (known as the White Princess) and daughter of George, Duke of Clarence, is married off to a steady and kind Lancaster supporter—Sir Richard Pole.
For his loyalty, Sir Richard is entrusted with the governorship of Wales, but Margaret’s contented daily life is changed forever with the arrival of Arthur, the young Prince of Wales, and his beautiful bride, Katherine of Aragon. Margaret soon becomes a trusted advisor and friend to the honeymooning couple, hiding her own royal connections in service to the Tudors. After the sudden death of Prince Arthur, Katherine leaves for London a widow, and fulfills her deathbed promise to her husband by marrying his brother, Henry VIII. Margaret’s world is turned upside down by the surprising summons to court, where she becomes the chief lady-in-waiting to Queen Katherine. But this charmed life of the wealthiest and "holiest” woman in England lasts only until the rise of Anne Boleyn, and the dramatic deterioration of the Tudor court.
Margaret has to choose whether her allegiance is to the increasingly tyrannical king, or to her beloved queen; to the religion she loves or the theology which serves the new masters. Caught between the old world and the new, Margaret Pole has to find her own way as she carries the knowledge of an old curse on all the Tudors."
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ISBN:2147483647
Author:Philippa Gregory
Adhiambo Juma –
War,like rain sends no sure signs. It just falls one day, first slowly – in bits- then angrily.
The story of a child who woke up to war- Innocent, unaware.
The story of robbed innocence and childhood,
The story of resilience,
The story of the rainbow after the rain,
The story of hope.
Sikula –
A very informative book, with lots of sad stories and events, but narrated in an interesting and captivating way
Ygal –
Between the corollaries that follow the instability of the African Great lakes looms a dire lack of narrative from the victim’s perspective. Antonio’s Born of the First Congo War is a book that navigates the complexity of telling such a story by revealing a personal experience and putting into contexts the bigger its picture.
Abi Matheka –
I recently started reading this book and instantly drowned in it! The author’s writing style and ability to capture the reader’s attention and emotions is wildly mind blowing and I love it.
Cannot wait to finish reading this beautiful piece🤩
Nicole Stella Omondi –
Amazing
stella Katchanula –
For international relations students interested in peace and conflict this book is must to read ~!! Amazing book
Edmund Mwangi –
The book gives a descriptive picture of the first congo war and how it affected different people. The book was awesome
Nyayow Deng Chuol –
This was a beautiful read. It encapsulates a personal experience of war and highlights more issues in the contemporary world.
Esperance –
A nice book that veryone should read.
Iman –
Beautiful and captivating experience. Honestly one of my best reads!
Sheila –
An interesting read. You will not be able to put it down.