The White Princess

By: Philippa Gregory

Narrated by: Bianca Amato

Length: 19 hrs

Publisher's summary

The newest novel from #1 New York Times best-selling author and "queen of royal fiction" (USA Today) Philippa Gregory tells the passionate story of Elizabeth of York, daughter of the White Queen, who gets caught in the middle of a battle for the crown of England.

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. When Henry defeats Richard against all odds, Elizabeth has to marry the man who murdered her lover in battle, and create a new royal family with him and his ambitious mother: Margaret Beaufort, The Red Queen. But, while the new monarchy can win, it cannot, it seems, hold power in an England which remembers the House of York with love.

The new king’s greatest fear is that somewhere, outside England, a prince from the House of York is waiting to invade and re-claim the throne for the house of York. 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 the young man who would be king finally leads his army and invades England, it is for Elizabeth to decide whether she recognizes him as her brother and a claimant to the throne, or denies him in favor of the husband she is coming to love....

©2013 Philippa Gregory (P)2013 Simon & Schuster

Wonderful

Loved this book. I really enjoyed the narrator Bianca Amato. This is my second Philippa Gregory book by the same narrator.

History Alive

I noticed there were many differences between this story and the miniseries but it was still interesting and contributed equally to this good listen.

lovely

Loved it. could had end better didn't like the ended. But beautiful story and releasing.

My favorite of the series!

I have not been disappointed once by this fabulous series, and The White :Princess just tied the whole thing together. I am definitely going back to listen to the rest of the series now that I know the end.
Bianca Amato was a perfect fit to narrate this book. She adds emphasis to the already great written material.

fantastic story performed brilliantly by Bianca

fantastic story performed brilliantly by Bianca Amato. I loved the history and the narration. great book.

Great Work of Fiction

The author does tell the historical fiction of the Tutors rise (again) well. She does a great job of endearing the readers to some characters and making others the villains. The narration is also well done.

Amazing series

The way these books work together is just amazing. The depth of character is really well done too.

Great historical fiction

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

I recently found out that Henry VII is my 14th great grandfather, so I have recommended this book to all of my cousins. I am amazed at the strength of the women of this time period. Their value was based on the male heirs that they could produce. They had to fight to secure "good" marriages for their daughters and protect the legacy of their sons while their husbands were off fighting wars and philandering. It's not a life I envy, but it;s certainly interesting history.

a great listen

I am such an English History Geek. I found it enjoyable. I have read several of P. G. 's books and was not disappointed.

Better than the Show

This book was much more nuanced than the show, based on this book. Elizabeth of York, the protagonist, was much more relatable and you really went on a vivid journey with her. Henry the VII had a clear character arc, which helped explain a lot of his behavior, earlier in the book. Elizabeth Woodville continued to be my favorite character, continuing from “The White Queen” Book. You really got to she her show elements of her own mother in how formidable she was and yet she had a quiet mystique. This book takes a story you think you know and really puts you in the shoes of the people involved in the War of the Roses.