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The Last White Rose: A Novel Of Elizabeth Of York (Tudor Rose, 1)
Ballantine Books
ISBN13:
9780593355053
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New York Times bestselling author Alison Weir explores the turbulent life of Henry VIIIs mother, Elizabeth, the first queen of the Tudor dynasty, in this superbly readable and engaging (Historical Novels Society) novel. Elizabeth of York is the oldest daughter of King Edward IV. Flame-haired, beautiful, and sweet-natured, she is adored by her family; yet her life is suddenly disrupted when her beloved father dies in the prime of life. Her uncle, the notorious Richard III, takes advantage of King Edwards death to grab the throne and imprison Elizabeths two younger brothers, the rightful royal heirs. Forever afterward known as "the Princes in the Tower," the boys are never seen again. On the heels of this tragedy, Elizabeth is subjected to Richards overtures to make her his wife, further legitimizing his claim to the throne. King Richard has murdered her brothers, yet she feels she must accept his proposal. As if in a fairy tale, Elizabeth is saved by Henry Tudor, who challenges Richard and defeats him at the legendary Battle of Bosworth Field. Following his victory, Henry becomes king and asks Elizabeth to be his wife, the first queen of the Tudor line. The marriage is happy and fruitful, not only uniting the warring houses of Lancaster and Yorkthe red and white rosesbut producing four surviving children, one of whom, Henry VIII, will rule the country for the next thirty-six years. As in her popular Six Tudor Queens series, Alison Weir captures the personality of one of Britains most important consorts, conveying Elizabeth of Yorks dramatic life in a novel that is all the richer because of its firm basis in history.
- | Author: Alison Weir
- | Publisher: Ballantine Books
- | Publication Date: Mar 21, 2023
- | Number of Pages: 560 pages
- | Language: English
- | Binding: Paperback
- | ISBN-10: 0593355059
- | ISBN-13: 9780593355053
- Author:
- Alison Weir
- Publisher:
- Ballantine Books
- Publication Date:
- Mar 21, 2023
- Number of pages:
- 560 pages
- Language:
- English
- Binding:
- Paperback
- ISBN-10:
- 0593355059
- ISBN-13:
- 9780593355053