The Princes in the Tower

by Alison Weir

First published 1992

The year is 1483. Young Edward V and his brother Richard, heir to the English throne, vanish after being imprisoned in the Tower of London. Alison Weir's gripping account traces the princes' tragic last days, as they are cruelly betrayed by their uncle, the Duke of Gloucester, who seizes the crown for himself. With the kingdom in turmoil and the princes' whereabouts unknown, a dark mystery unfolds that will haunt the Tudor dynasty for generations.

Genres: historical, historical-fiction, mystery, thriller

Vibes: atmospheric, suspenseful, thought-provoking

Tropes: betrayal, mystery, political-intrigue

Setting: Great Britain, England

Period: Edward IV, 1461-1483, Richard III, 1483-1485

312 pages · Paperback · PIMLICO

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