The Tudor Rose

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"A magnificent portrait of a great queen."—The Boston Herald

Fans of Phillipa Gregory, Kate Morton, and Marie Benedict will love this compelling story of Elizabeth of York, the first Tudor Queen, who united a kingdom in turmoil and laid the foundation for England's most famous and dramatic kings and queens to come.

As a young woman, Elizabeth of York has the most valuable possession in all of England—a legitimate claim to the crown. Her quest to do what is right for her country and her family throws her into a tumultuous drama of political intrigue, rebellion, and murder.

Two princes battle to win Britain's most rightful heiress for a bride and her kingdom for his own. On one side is her uncle Richard, the last Plantagenet King, whom she fears is the murderer of her two brothers, the would-be kings. On the other side is Henry Tudor, the exiled knight. Now, Elizabeth must choose who will make the better king of England and even still, who she will marry.

Thrust into the intrigue and drama of the War of the Roses, Elizabeth has a country within her grasp—if she can find the strength to unite a kingdom torn apart by a thirst for power.

Everyone can find something to love!

  • Historical fiction featuring bold, daring women
  • A untold story you haven't heard before
  • All the intrigue of a sweeping historical drama
  • A pinch of romance
  • A glimpse into the origins of the Tudor dynasty

"If you love Historical Fiction or the Tudors, you cannot go wrong by picking up this book."—The Literate Housewife

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4.4
13 reviews
devon reynolds
28 December 2015
So I barely even got through the description. It claims that Elizabeth was "the only living descendant of Edward IV, " but she had sisters that were still living. If the description can't get the facts right, how is the book suppose to?
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Pamela Parizo
25 November 2016
I love this book. I read it as a teenager, and the fortunes of Elizabeth amid the political intrigues of the Lancastrian and York causes is stimulating. It was my first exposure to the War of the Roses. I also liked it because it did not blame Richard III for killing his nephews, which I believe he did not. Elizabeth, as the daughter of Edward IV and mother of Henry VIII is a very interesting historical figure and this gives her the attention she deserves. Strong characterizations, interesting and moving storyline and some interesting suppositions about the murder of the princes. Good read!
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15 January 2025
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About the author

The late Margaret Campbell Barnes grew up in London. Her historical novels include Brief Gaudy Hour, My Lady of Cleves, King's Fool, With All My Heart, Isabel the Fair, and The King's Bed.

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