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During her short time as a ward in Queen Marguerite's Lancastrian court, fifteen-year-old Isobel has had many suitors ask for her hand, but the spirited beauty is blind to all but Yorkist Sir John Neville. It is nothing short of a miracle when the Queen allows Isobel's marriage to the enemy, albeit at a hefty price.
All around Isobel and John rages a lawless war. It is only their passion that can see them through the bloody siege of London by the Duke of York, the violent madness of Queen Marguerite, and the devolution of Isobel's meek uncle into the Butcher of England. For theirs is an everlasting love that fears not the scratch of thorns, from either the Red Rose or the White.
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I am sorry to say that if you love historical novels, avoid this book. I have a degree in History, so I can be a bit tough on historical fiction/non-fiction. However, for someone who is supposed to be a Ricardian scholar, it really makes me seethe. You are supposed to be subjective, and back up your theories, even if you are writing a novel. This book was so opinionated. Yes, I get it that Worth does not like Elizabeth Woodville, thank goodnesss she is dead or she could sue Worth for libellious writing. 'The King's Daughter' was a better book - just. AVOID.
Margaret Marsick
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| Beautiful love story |
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I am always on the lookout for love stories which really happened in history. Those are my favorite kind of historical fiction reads, which is why I enjoyed Philippa Gregory's The Other Boleyn Girl so much. In this book, Sandra Worth takes readers back to the Wars of the Roses, where young Isobel has fallen in love with John Neville - the enemy. Fortunately for Isobel, Queen Marguerite allows the love match to proceed and become a marriage. But the struggle to become husband and wife is only the beginning of difficulties.
There is so much to like about this novel. Not only do the protagonists have a beautiful love story, there is never a dull moment, which is great for the reader but probably not so great for those living at that time. Murder, intrigue, political alliances, and dangerous warfare rage on around them. for those interested in this period of history, Sandra Worth's novel is a real gem.
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Having read The Daughter of Time and Sunne in Splendour, I was delighted to find the books of Sandra Worth. So many books on The Wars of the Roses toe the party line and repeat the same old same old, never getting beneath the surface of accepted 'fact'. I agree with J. Wolstenholme that this prequel to Ms. Worth's trilogy is a perfect 10. Her love for the subject and research are evident on every page. Lady of the Roses won BEST HISTORICAL BOOK OF THE YEAR from Romance Reviews Today, and BEST SINGLE TITLE OF THE YEAR from the CataNetwork...Well deserved.
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This book is wonderfully written . her research excellent and most importantly it was fun to read
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I enjoyed reading this book, not only because of the captivating romance of the protagonists, but also because the factual information in this novel is superb.
The Wars of the Roses are brought to life by the author, and all of the complexities are explained very well. Many people find the Wars of the Roses a confusing period of British history, but this novel is not confusing at all. You are provided with a good idea of who is who (the family trees at the beginning really help with this) and you are not overloaded by name on top of name.
The female protagonist Isobel has been developed very well, and I found it easy to see things through her eyes. Her encounters with Margaret of Anjou, Elizabeth Wydeville and Edward of York (to name a few) will really stand out for keen historians of the period.
A wonderful book.
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