The second book in Philippa's stunning new trilogy, The Cousins War, brings
to life the story of Margaret Beaufort, a shadowy and mysterious character in
the first book of the series – The White Queen – but who now takes centre
stage in the bitter struggle of The War of the Roses. The Red Queen tells the
story of the child-bride of Edmund Tudor, who, although widowed in her early
teens, uses her determination of character and wily plotting to infiltrate the
house of York under the guise of loyal friend and servant, undermine the support
for Richard III and ultimately ensure that her only son, Henry Tudor, triumphs
as King of England. Through collaboration with the dowager Queen Elizabeth
Woodville, Margaret agrees a betrothal between Henry and
Elizabeth's daughter, thereby uniting the families and resolving the Cousins
War once and for all by founding of the Tudor dynasty.
Accolades
Shortlisted for Galaxy National Book Awards: Sainsbury's Popular Fiction
Book of the Year 2010.
Author Biography
Philippa Gregory was an established historian and writer when she discovered
her interest in the Tudor period and wrote the internationally bestselling novel
The Other Boleyn Girl. Now she is looking at the family that preceded the
Tudors: the magnificent Plantaganets, a family of complex rivalries, loves, and
hatreds. Her other great interest is the charity that she founded nearly twenty
years ago: Gardens for The Gambia. She has raised funds and paid for 140 wells
for the primary schools of this poor African country. A former student of
Sussex university, and a PhD and Alumna of the Year 2009 of Edinburgh
University, her love for history and commitment to historical accuracy are the
hallmarks of her writing. She lives with her family on a small farm in
Yorkshire. She welcomes visitors to her site www.PhilippaGregory.com