The War of the Roses between the houses of York and Lancaster came to an end in the marriage between Henry Tudor and Elizabeth of York. So no King was a son of Edward IV. Of England (both princes were allegedly murdered by their uncle Richard III. In the Tower), but a daughter. The Tudor period ended with the death Elizabeth I. The English history that runs from Lancaster to York on Tudor is rather complicated - brothers and cousins fought against each other. And is not simple to understand because all men are called either Henry or Edward and all women Margaret or Elizabeth. But Philippa Gregory understands it excellent to take us on this journey.
