The Tudor Rose by Margaret Campbell Barnes

The Tudor Rose is based on the life of Elizabeth of York - who is the eldest daughter of Queen Elizabeth Woodville and King Edward IV. The story starts with Elizabeth, her mother and her two brothers being in sanctuary. Elizabeth's father has recently passed away and her brother Edward is in line for the throne. But due to her greedy uncle, Richard of Gloucester, who has usurped the throne and the disappearance of her brothers (who are believed to be dead) - Elizabeth has a legitimate claim to the crown.

Elizabeth or Bess as she is called throughout most of the story - realizes to what extent some people will go to in order to be king and therefore, makes it her duty to revenge her family's misfortune - even if it means giving herself in marraige to her uncle's enemy - Henry Tudor.

The book follows Elizabeth from her days as a young girl, through her marriage, her coronation, and her motherhood. Her life and the decisions she made throughout it mostly revolve around those two brothers that were lost to her.

The story was written in the third person which was a bit disconcerting. And although it lacked action and adventure - it was full of intrigue, lies and many a plot to take over the throne. It was a very interesting account of a woman who literally started a dynasty - the mother of King Henry VIII.

GIVEAWAY: Thanks to the lovely folks at Sourcebooks - we have one copy of The Tudor Rose to giveaway.

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