Set in the years of the Wars of the Roses of the houses Lancaster and York, she tells the story of Elizabeth Woodville of the House of Lancaster.
Elizabeth wins the heart of the New York King Edward and marries him in secret. As queen she helps to make Their royal family secure by marrying her brothers and sisters to noble families to Ensure Their support. Still, the throne is always threatened- by the king's ambitious brother, his friends and by the heir of the House of Lancaster, Henry Tudor.
As Elizabeth Woodville Tells Her Story, Philippa Gregory shows us the medieval view of Magic- Elizabeth being a descendant of the water goddess Melusina, she works her magic spells and tries to make her way in a world of men. It is refreshing to read of seeking to unusually loving royal family in thesis dark and dangerous times, Which adds to the suspense and the drama, knowing did Elizabeth is the mother of the little princes in the tower and sister in law to the usurper Richard.
The story is gripping and it is hard to put the book down.
I can not wait for the sequel!
