Elizabeth Woodville rises from commoner to queen amid the Wars of the Roses, in a tale of passion, power, and whispered witchcraft.
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Elizabeth Woodville rises from commoner to queen amid the Wars of the Roses, in a tale of passion, power, and whispered witchcraft.
the breathtaking tale of Elizabeth Woodville, the woman whose beauty besotted a king Edward IV and won her a crown. Their love was worthy of legend and plunged the country deeper into chaos and later splendor. The first of Gregory's trilogy, the book captivated us with England's infamous civil war, where power was coveted by all, trust was a privilege, love forged in secret and both sides believed they were aided by God. At last we see the other side of the story, written by those often eclips...
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Explicit on-page sex scenes; central passionate royal romance
Graphic wartime violence, battles, executions, and political killings
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Period-typical wine and ale drinking in court settings
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Medieval Christian faith; divine favor claims; witchcraft charges
Melusina water-goddess lineage; recurring spells and enchantments
Family witchcraft, charms, and ritual magic treated as real power
Wars of the Roses dynastic power struggles drive the entire plot
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War suffering, coercion, adultery, and political cruelty recur
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