The Last White Rose - Alison Weir

Alison Weir

Category: Historical Fiction

Tags: Historical Fiction, Literature

New York Times best-selling author Alison Weir explores the life of Henry VIIIs mother, Elizabeth, the first queen of the Tudor dynasty, in this stunning historical novel., Elizabeth of York is the oldest daughter of King Edward IV. Flame-haired, beautiful, and sweet-natured, she is adored by her family; yet her life is suddenly disrupted when her beloved father dies in the prime of life. Her uncle, the notorious Richard III, takes advantage of King Edwards death to grab the throne and imprison Elizabeths two younger brothers, the rightful royal heirs. Forever afterward known as the princes in the tower, the boys are never seen again. On the heels of this tragedy, Elizabeth is subjected to Richards overtures to make her his wife, further legitimizing his claim to the throne. King Richard has murdered her brothers, yet she is obliged to accept his proposal., As if in a fairy tale, Elizabeth is saved by Henry Tudor, who challenges Richard and kills him in the legendary Battle of Bosworth