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The Red Queen

Pages
400
Published
2011
Language
English

Synopsis

Philippa Gregory's The Red Queen tells the story of Margaret Beaufort, a woman caught in the brutal Wars of the Roses. As the conflict rages, Margaret navigates treacherous political landscapes and personal betrayals, all while fighting for her son's claim to the throne. This historical novel explores the fierce determination of women in a time of war and ambition.

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About the author

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Philippa Gregory

Philippa Gregory was born on 9 January 1954 in Nairobi, Kenya, the second daughter of Elaine (Wedd) and Arthur Percy Gregory, a radio operator and navigator for East African Airways. When she was two years old, her family moved to England. She was a "rebel" at school, but managed to attend the University of Sussex. She worked in BBC radio for two years before attending the University of Edinburgh, where she earned her doctorate in 18th-century literature, and she was named Alumna of the Year 200...

Characters

Lady Margaret BeaufortSupporting
Elizabeth of YorkSupporting
Henry VII of EnglandSupporting
Richard III of EnglandSupporting
Henry VI of EnglandSupporting
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