| The Red Queen Contributor(s): Gregory, Philippa (Author), Amato, Bianca (Read by), Malcolm, Graeme (Read by) |
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ISBN: 1508293783 ISBN-13: 9781508293781 Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio OUR PRICE: $40.49 Product Type: Compact Disc - Other Formats Published: July 2019 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Fiction | Romance - General - Fiction | Historical - Renaissance - Fiction | Romance - Historical - General |
| Dewey: FIC |
| Series: Cousins' War Series, 2 |
| Physical Information: 1.1" H x 5.7" W x 5.7" (0.50 lbs) |
| Themes: - Sex & Gender - Feminine |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: The inspiration for the critically acclaimed Starz miniseries The White Queen, #1 New York Times bestselling author Philippa Gregory brings to life Margaret Beaufort, heiress to the red rose of Lancaster, who charts her way through treacherous alliances to take control of the English throne.Margaret Beaufort never surrenders her belief that her Lancaster house is the true ruler of England, and that she has a great destiny before her. Married to a man twice her age, quickly widowed, and a mother at only fourteen, Margaret is determined to turn her lonely life into a triumph. She sets her heart on putting her son on the throne of England regardless of the cost to herself, to England, and even to the little boy. Disregarding rival heirs and the overwhelming power of the York dynasty, she names him Henry, like the king; sends him into exile; and pledges him in marriage to her enemy Elizabeth of York's daughter. As the political tides constantly move and shift, Margaret masterminds one of the greatest rebellions of all time--all the while knowing that her son has grown to manhood, recruited an army, and awaits his opportunity to win the greatest prize in all of England. The Red Queen is a novel of conspiracy, passion, and coldhearted ambition, the story of a proud and determined woman who believes that she alone is destined, by her piety and lineage, to shape the course of history. |
Contributor Bio(s): Amato, Bianca: - Bianca Amato, winner of numerous Earphones Awards and the Audie Award for best narration, is an actress born and raised in South Africa. Trained at the University of Cape Town's Drama school, she went on to work in theater and television in South Africa before moving to New York in 2002. Gregory, Philippa: -Phillipa Gregory is a recognized authority on women's history. She earned a PhD in eighteenth-century literature from Edinburgh University, where she is a regent. Malcolm, Graeme: - Graeme Malcolm has appeared on and off Broadway in Aida, The King and I, Lincoln Center's Hapgood, and M. Butterfly (National Tour). His television appearances include Law & Order, Follow the River, and Mr. Halpern and Mr. Johnson (with Laurence Olivier). Film credits include A Further Gesture, The Adventures of Sebastian Cole, and Reunion. |