The Red Queen

A Novel

De: Philippa Gregory

Narrado por: Bianca Amato

The inspiration for the critically acclaimed Starz miniseries The White Queen, #1 New York Times bestselling author Philippa Gregory brings to life Margaret Beaufort, heiress to the red rose of Lancaster, who charts her way through treacherous alliances to take control of the English throne.

Margaret Beaufort never surrenders her belief that her Lancaster house is the true ruler of England, and that she has a great destiny before her. Married to a man twice her age, quickly widowed, and a mother at only fourteen, Margaret is determined to turn her lonely life into a triumph. She sets her heart on putting her son on the throne of England regardless of the cost to herself, to England, and even to the little boy. Disregarding rival heirs and the overwhelming power of the York dynasty, she names him Henry, like the king; sends him into exile; and pledges him in marriage to her enemy Elizabeth of York’s daughter. As the political tides constantly move and shift, Margaret masterminds one of the greatest rebellions of all time—all the while knowing that her son has grown to manhood, recruited an army, and awaits his opportunity to win the greatest prize in all of England.

The Red Queen is a novel of conspiracy, passion, and coldhearted ambition, the story of a proud and determined woman who believes that she alone is destined, by her piety and lineage, to shape the course of history.

Love the series

I love the series, this was just a harder one to get through and a little harder to follow for me. Still very good! And I am excited to start the next one!

Personal View

I love Phillips Gregory books I am in the process of reading all of them in chronological historical order. Even though they are fiction they help clarify the real history by bringing the people to life.

Great Historical Fiction!

If you enjoy English History, this is a great book.:) I would highly recommend it.

Meh...

Not one of her better books. Disappointing by comparison to her other works. Oh well...

Love the story of Margaret Beaufort

I watched the STARZ series and loved/hated the character of Margaret Beaufort. Her story is so interesting but sad. I love the idea of watching the series and then reading/listening to the books as I'm able to visualize the characters and landscape. This is a quick listen/read and at the end you are wanting to know more about this period and what happened to her son...next book please.