The White Queen

Philippa Gregory presents the first of a new series set amid the deadly feuds of England known as the Wars of the Roses. Brother turns on brother to win the ultimate prize, the throne of England, in this 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 stories of the secret players: the women, starting with Elizabeth Woodville, the White Queen. The White Queen tells the story of a woman of extraordinary beauty and ambition who marries the king in secret and ascends to royalty. While Elizabeth fights for her family, her sons become central figures in the mystery of the missing Princes in the Tower of London. Philippa Gregory explores this famous unsolved historical mystery, informed by research and storytelling skills. With this book, Philippa Gregory begins a new era in history and starts what is sure to be another bestselling series.