The Red Queen, Philippa Gregory
The Red Queen, Philippa Gregory
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The Red Queen

Author: Philippa Gregory

Narrator: Bianca Amato

Unabridged: 12 hr 25 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 08/03/2010

Synopsis

The second book in The Cousins’ War series by #1 New York Times bestselling author Philippa Gregory, The Red Queen moves to the Lancaster side, in a story of a determined woman who believes she is destined to shape the course of history. Believing that her piety and lineage has destined her for greatness beyond her ordinary looks and expedient marriage, Margaret Beaufort is determined to see her son Henry on the throne of England—regardless of the cost. And after constant battles kill any other claimants, the little boy is the last Lancaster male to bear a claim to the throne.Sending her son out of the country to keep him safe and betrothing him to her enemy Queen Elizabeth Woodville’s daughter, Margaret feigns loyalty to King Richard III and marries one of his faithful supporters—all while laying secret plans for the battle between the houses of York and Lancaster that will see her son the King of England.When King Richard’s only son dies, Margaret launches her plan with a deadly command that strikes to the heart of the White Queen. Henry Tudor invades from France and with the support of Margaret’s husband, defeats the King’s army, gaining the throne and sealing his marriage to the White Rose princess. The ultimate triumph belongs to Lady Margaret; she has founded the greatest dynasty that England will ever know: the Tudors. The Red Queen by Philippa Gregory audiobook is available for streaming or download on any device.

About Philippa Gregory

English born author, Philippa Gregory, received her degree in History from the University of Sussex, followed by a PhD in 18th century literature from the University of Edinburgh. Along the journey of her education, she discovered that she had an uncommon interest in the Tudor period. Using her history background, she first wrote The Other Boleyn Girl, which to her credit, was made into a TV drama, and followed by a major film.

Gregory has put much of her effort and personal money into a 20 year old charity that she founded. It is Gardens for The Gambria, that teaches school children to plant market gardens which are irrigated by the almost 200 wells that the author has funded. She is also a patron of The UK Chagos Support Association, a displaced people in the Indian Ocean.

Gregory was selected as the 2008 Edinburgh University Alumna of the Year. She lives with her family on a small farm in Yorkshire.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Susan on August 04, 2010

First, despite its title, The Red Queen is not about Margaret of Anjou, but about Margaret Beaufort, Countess of Richmond, mother of Henry VII. (For some reason, no one in the novel ever addresses Margaret as the Countess of Richmond, though records from the time refer to her as such, and she hersel......more

Goodreads review by James on September 14, 2017

Blood Red! Who was she? Another strong contender in this series. I am really excited with the different characters and the connections across the books. Margaret is a fascinating historical figure... and the little pieces we got to know about her in the first book in this series held her up to one l......more

Goodreads review by Misty Marie on February 24, 2022

Margaret Beaufort, cousin to the King, is just 12 years old when she marries the King's brother Edmund Tutor. By the marriage a son is born who will one day be King Henry VII. However, a York still sits on the throne and to unseat him will be a bloody battle. We are following Margaret's life and amb......more

Goodreads review by Sean Barrs on March 09, 2016

Margaret Beaufort is deeply pious, and she has spent many years paying for the return of the house of Lancaster. She is a devout Catholic; thus, she is convinced that God is on her side; therefore, it is God’s will that her son, Henry Tudor, will be the next king of England. This is her life’s work.......more

Goodreads review by Tessa on February 23, 2023

"Zau, daca n-ar fi existat Ioana D'Arc, as zice ca fetele sunt cu totul de prisos!" Philippa Gregory a lucrat ca jurnalist si producator de radio la BBC, insa pasiunea ei pentru istorie a determinat-o sa scrie historical fiction, publicand pana acum peste 20 de romane de succes. "Regina rosie" este al......more

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