The White Princess
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| Rating | : | 4.84 (914 Votes) |
| Asin | : | B00CP81XPG |
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| Number of Pages | : | 334 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2017-06-15 |
| Language | : | English |
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lawyeraau said AN INTRIGUING LOOK AT THE COURT OF KING HENRY VII AND HIS QUEEN, ELIZABETH OF THE HOUSE OF YORK. First and foremost, readers should remember that this is historical fiction not history, per se. This is the story of Henry Tudor, who got his crown and became King Henry VII of England by defeating King Richard lIl of the house of York at the battle of Bosworth. He soon marries Princess Elizabeth of the house of York, daughter of King Edward IV and his wife, Queen Elizabeth. He does so to give his kingship stability and unite England. Unfortunately, the best laid plans often go awry.Not much is known about the women of that era, other than the basics: birth, marriage, children. Not what I expected. SassyDree I was dying to read this book, since I have enjoyed the Tudor Series and now the Cousins' War. I wanted to love Elizabeth as much as I enjoyed the other protagonists, even the "Red Queen", but I just couldn't believe that a woman raised by Elizabeth Woodville, would not try to use her influence on Henry VII. To me, she was not strong like her mother, but weak and whiny. Ok, there are some justified reasons why she despised him before they were married, but afterward, it doesn't even occur to her to use the same magic on him as her mother did on Edward IV. And yes, I realize tha. Sonya Byrd said My least favorite of the Cousins War books thus far. My least favorite of the Cousins War books thus far. While I am fascinated by the marriage of Elizabeth of York to Henry Tudor, I found the constant badgering by Henry and his mother, regarding the events of the princes in the towers to be a bit much. The book spent so much time on this, and not really much on the relationship between the two. There was also so much discussion and whining from Elizabeth regarding how much she loved her uncle Richard and how they were supposed to be together.
The White Princess opens as the news of the battle of Bosworth is brought to Princess Elizabeth of York, who will learn not only which rival royal house has triumphed, Tudor or York, but also which suitor she must marry: Richard III her lover, or Henry Tudor her enemy. A princess from birth, Elizabeth fell in love with Richard III, though her mother made an arranged betrothal for her with the pretender to the throne: Henry Tudor. Fearing that none of his new allies can be trusted, Henry turns to his wife to advise him, all the time knowing that her loyalties must be divided. When