The White Princess

Philippa Gregory

Jul 2013 · Sold by Simon and Schuster

About this ebook

From “queen of royal fiction” (USA TODAY) Philippa Gregory comes this instant New York Times bestseller that tells the story of the remarkable Elizabeth of York, daughter of the White Queen, and mother to the House of Tudor.

When Henry Tudor picks up the crown of England from the mud of Bosworth field, he knows he must marry the princess of the enemy house—Elizabeth of York—to unify a country divided by war for nearly two decades.

But his bride is still in love with his slain enemy, Richard III—and her mother and half of England dream of a missing heir, sent into the unknown by the White Queen. While the new monarchy can win power, it cannot win hearts in an England that plots for the triumphant return of the House of York.

Henry’s greatest fear is that somewhere a prince is waiting to invade and reclaim the throne. When a young man who would be king leads his army and invades England, Elizabeth has to choose between the new husband she is coming to love and the boy who claims to be her beloved lost brother: the rose of York come home at last.

Ratings and reviews

I enjoyed The White Queen more. The characters were well thought out, but Henry VII paranoia and verbal abuse of his wife started taking the joy out of reading the book for me.

I had some trouble with the book in the beginning and had to read it on another device for a few days,but then it opened on the lap like I wanted and I was able to finish it. I enjoyed it very much. I seem to be a little addicted to this author right now. this is the fourth book in as many weeks. and I'm going back for more!! I really enjoy the depth that she gives the characters it's a very fun and interesting way to learn of the history of the middle ages. Definitely worth reading

Good read, especially for history buffs of the period but I kept having to force myself to finish it like quite a few of her books

About the author

Philippa Gregory is the author of many New York Times bestselling novels, including The Other Boleyn Girl, and is a recognized authority on women’s history. Many of her works have been adapted for the screen including The Other Boleyn Girl. She graduated from the University of Sussex and received a PhD from the University of Edinburgh, where she is a Regent. She holds honorary degrees from Teesside University and the University of Sussex. She is a fellow of the Universities of Sussex and Cardiff and was awarded the 2016 Harrogate Festival Award for Contribution to Historical Fiction. She is an honorary research fellow at Birkbeck, University of London. She was awarded a CBE title for services to literature and charity in 2022. She welcomes visitors to her website PhilippaGregory.com.