The White Queen

by Philippa Gregory

Part of The Plantagenet and Tudor Novels, book 2

First published 2009

Elizabeth Woodville, a young widow, catches the eye of King Edward IV. Defying convention, they marry in secret, and Elizabeth is thrust into the tangled web of the Plantagenet dynasty. As she navigates the treacherous royal court, Elizabeth must fight to secure her family's power and the future of her sons—heirs to the throne whose fate remains a mystery. In this breathtaking tale, one woman's ambition and resilience shape the course of England's bloody civil war.

Genres: historical-fiction, historical-romance, royalty, historical-drama

Vibes: atmospheric, emotional, suspenseful

Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, political-intrigue

Setting: Great Britain, England, Inglaterra, Gran Bretaña

Period: Richard III, 1483-1485, Edward IV, 1461-1483, Wars of the Roses, 1455-1485, To 1500, Hasta 1500

415 pages · Hardcover · Atria Books

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