The Philippa Gregory The White Queen Contest
Brother
turns on brother to win the ultimate
prize, the throne of England, in this dazzling account of the wars of
the Plantagenets. They are the claimants and kings who ruled England
before the Tudors, and now Philippa
Gregory brings them to life
through the
dramatic and intimate stories of the secret players: the indomitable
women, starting with Elizabeth Woodville, the White Queen.
The
White Queen tells
the story of a woman of extraordinary beauty and ambition who, catching
the eye of the newly crowned boy king, marries him in secret and
ascends to royalty. While Elizabeth rises to the demands of her exalted
position and fights for the success of her family, her two sons become
central figures in a mystery that has confounded historians for
centuries: the missing princes in the Tower of London whose fate is
still unknown. From her uniquely qualified perspective, Philippa
Gregory explores this most famous unsolved mystery of English history,
informed by impeccable research and framed by her inimitable
storytelling skills.
With The
White Queen,
Philippa Gregory brings the artistry and intellect of a master writer
and storyteller to a new era in history and begins what is sure to be
another bestselling classic series from this beloved author.
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question for a chance to win 1 of 2 copies of The White Queen,
the first novel
in the Cousin's War series set amid the deadly feuds of England known
as the Wars of the Roses,
courtesy of Wiredset.
Estimated prize
package value: $26.
As stated in the official contest rules,
this contest ends 08/27/2009 at 11:59 AM CT.
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