The Kingmaker's Daughter

By: Philippa Gregory

Narrated by: Bianca Amato

Length: 15 hrs and 7 mins

Publisher's summary

In The Kingmaker's Daughter, number-one New York Times best-selling author Philippa Gregory presents the riveting story of Anne Neville, her sister Isabel, and their ever-changing fortunes.

The Kingmaker's Daughter is the gripping and ultimately tragic story of the daughters of the man known as the "Kingmaker", the most powerful magnate in England through the Cousins' Wars. In the absence of a son and heir, he uses the two girls as pawns in his political games, but they grow up to be influential players in their own right. In this novel, her first sister story since The Other Boleyn Girl, Gregory explores the lives of two fascinating young women.

At the court of Edward IV and his beautiful queen, Elizabeth Woodville, Anne grows from a delightful child brought up in intimacy and friendship with the family of Richard, Duke of Gloucester, to become ever more fearful and desperate when her father makes war on his former friends. Her will is tested when she is left widowed and fatherless, with her mother in sanctuary and her sister married to the enemy. Fortune's wheel turns again when Richard rescues Anne from her sister's house, with danger still following Anne, even as she eventually ascends to the throne as queen. Having lost those closest to her, she must protect herself and her precious only child, Prince Edward, from a court full of royal rivals.

©2012 Philippa Gregory (P)2012 Simon & Schuster Audio

Critic reviews

"The bonds of sisterhood infuse Gregory’s latest. . . . The stakes are high as Anne and Isabel Neville, daughters of the earl of Warwick ("The Kingmaker"), vie for their father's favor and a chance at the throne.... In addition to Gregory handling a complicated history, she convincingly details women's lives in the 1400s and the competitive love between sisters." ( Publishers Weekly)

"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." ( Library Journal

"Conspiracy and a fight to the death for love and power." ( Los Angeles Times)

Another hit!

Thank you for such great tales of the royal families of England. They are a very enthralling group!

fabulous

Would you listen to The Kingmaker's Daughter again? Why?

Yes

What did you like best about this story?

It was told in the eyes of a child

Which scene was your favorite?

It was So good from beginning to end can hardly wait for her next book

Great read

I especially love hearing the story from all the different viewpoints of the women involved. Everyone learns the story of Richard III and the princes in the tower in school but never like Ms Gregory tells it.

Loved it!!!

Excellent book, excellent audio. I have thoroughly enjoyed this series of books and whilst I've read the others I enjoyed listening to this one.

LOVE BIANCA AMATO

She brings Gregory's stories to life and I'm so happy to hear her do more

Good book

I enjoyed it. Good story. Great with the other books in the series. Really good reading production as well.

my Favorite

a very comprehensive look at many sides during this period. You get clear understanding of the time period.

Love this book.

if you love historical fiction this is the book for you. Bianca reads very well and you are immersed into the story.

Good book, be aware same events from 3rd prospective

The book was a good book. For me it’s important for the reader to know the white queen, the red queen, and this book are all the same events from different people in the story as a main character in each book. It was interesting to hear their prospectives and see how the story changed form different views, by the 3rd book it was slightly repetitive but still different enough to finish. I think I would have enjoyed it more if some of the 3 books were combined and chapters switched from different character to different character. Solid good writing, but I have enjoyed Philippa Gregory other books/series more as they are amazing.

One of my favorite audiobooks

A beautiful look into the life of one of the many women of the cousin’s war. Phillipa Gregory and Bianca Amatto never fail to make a book entertaining.