The second book in Philippa's stunning new
trilogy, The Cousins War, brings to life the story of Margaret
Beaufort, a shadowy and mysterious character in the first book of the
series - The White Queen - but who now takes centre stage in the bitter
struggle of The War of the Roses.
The Red Queen tells the story of the child-bride of Edmund Tudor, who,
although widowed in her early teens, uses her determination of
character and wily plotting to infiltrate the house of York under the
guise of loyal friend and servant, undermine the support for Richard
III and ultimately ensure that her only son, Henry Tudor, triumphs as
King of England.
Through collaboration with the dowager Queen Elizabeth
Woodville, Margaret agrees a betrothal between Henry and Elizabeth's
daughter, thereby uniting the families and resolving the Cousins War
once and for all by founding of the Tudor dynasty.
About The Author
Philippa Gregory was an established
historian and writer when she discovered her interest in the Tudor
period and wrote the internationally best-selling novel The Other Boleyn
Girl. Now she is looking at the family that preceded the Tudors: the
magnificent Plantaganets, a family of complex rivalries, loves, and
hatreds.
Her other great interest is the charity that she founded nearly twenty
years ago: Gardens for The Gambia. She has raised funds and paid for
140 wells for the primary schools of this poor African country. A
former student of Sussex university, and a PhD and Alumna of the Year
2009 of Edinburgh University, her love for history and commitment to
historical accuracy are the hallmarks of her writing. She lives with
her family on a small farm in Yorkshire.
Industry Reviews
“Gregory delivers another vivid and satisfying novel of court intrigue, revenge, and superstition. Gregory’s many fans as well as readers who enjoy lush, evocative writing, vividly drawn characters, and fascinating history told from a woman’s point of view will love her latest work.”