The Tudor Rose - by Margaret Campbell Barnes (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>One woman holds the key to England's most glorious empire in this intimate retelling of the launch of the Tudor dynasty A magnificent portrait of Elizabeth of York, set against the dramatic background of fifteenth century England. Elizabeth, the only living descendant of Edward IV, has the most valuable possession in all of England-a legitimate claim to the crown. Two princes battle to win Britain's most rightful heiress for a bride and her kingdom for his own. On one side is her uncle Richard, the last Plantagenet King, whom she fears is the murderer of her two brothers, the would-be kings. On the other side is Henry Tudor, the exiled knight. Can he save her from a horrifying marriage to a cut-throat soldier? Thrust into the intrigue and drama of the War of the Roses, Elizabeth has a country within her grasp-if she can find the strength to unite a kingdom torn apart by a thirst for power. A richly drawn tale of the woman who launched one of the most dramatic dynasties England has ever seen, The Tudor Rose is a vibrant, imaginative look at the power of a queen.<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><p><strong>A magnificent portrait of a great queen.--<em>The Boston Herald</em></strong></p><p><strong>Fans of Phillipa Gregory, Kate Morton, and Marie Benedict will love this compelling story of Elizabeth of York, the first Tudor Queen, who united a kingdom in turmoil and laid the foundation for England's most famous and dramatic kings and queens to come.</strong></p><p>As a young woman, Elizabeth of York has the most valuable possession in all of England--a legitimate claim to the crown. Her quest to do what is right for her country and her family throws her into a tumultuous drama of political intrigue, rebellion, and murder.</p><p>Two princes battle to win Britain's most rightful heiress for a bride and her kingdom for his own. On one side is her uncle Richard, the last Plantagenet King, whom she fears is the murderer of her two brothers, the would-be kings. On the other side is Henry Tudor, the exiled knight. Now, Elizabeth must choose who will make the better king of England and even still, who she will marry.</p><p>Thrust into the intrigue and drama of the War of the Roses, Elizabeth has a country within her grasp--if she can find the strength to unite a kingdom torn apart by a thirst for power.</p><strong>Everyone can find something to love!</strong><li>Historical fiction featuring bold, daring women</li><li>A untold story you haven't heard before</li><li>All the intrigue of a sweeping historical drama</li><li>A pinch of romance</li><li>A glimpse into the origins of the Tudor dynasty</li><p><strong>If you love Historical Fiction or the Tudors, you cannot go wrong by picking up this book.--<em>The Literate Housewife</em></strong></p><p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br>[A] solid, well-told, enjoyable read. - <strong><em>Devourer of Books</em></strong><br><br>A fast-paced read and will entertain readers with a series of plot twists. - <strong><em>Savvy Verse & Wit</em></strong><br><br>A lovely story... [Barnes] has a gift for showing how it must be to be born to a large family and what royal life is like for such a family. - <strong><em>BookLoons.com</em></strong><br><br>A nice story of a girl-turned-woman-turned-Queen. Elizabeth is an interesting woman and her story is definitely a unique one! - <strong><em>Passages to the Past</em></strong><br><br>A wonderful book. - <strong><em>Once Upon a Romance</em></strong><br><br>A+... I was so happy to read and learn about Henry's mother. - <strong><em>Kylee's Journal</em></strong><br><br>An interesting glimpse into history with action flowing smoothly until you're at the end and want to know more. - <strong><em>Reading Extravaganza</em></strong><br><br>Barnes has a way with words and I love some of her descriptions of the time and place. - <strong><em>So Many Precious Books, So Little Time</em></strong><br><br>Campbell Barnes' writing and story telling shine. - <strong><em>The Literate Housewife</em></strong><br><br>Elizabeth delivers the Tudor dynasty to its own glorious years. - <strong><em>Curled Up with a Good Book</em></strong><br><br>Elizabeth of York is shown as a lovely, strong and passionate woman, and her story is well worth reading. - <strong><em>A Hoyden's Look at Literature</em></strong><br><br>Fans of the period will want to check this book out. - <strong><em>Drey's Library</em></strong><br><br>Full of intrigue, lies and many a plot to take over the throne... very interesting. - <strong><em>All About the {n}</em></strong><br><br>I couldn't stop reading... a classic. - <strong><em>Musings of a Bibliophile</em></strong><br><br>If you are looking for the next Philippa Gregory or Sharon Kay Penman, give Margaret Campbell Barnes a try...she was writing what we want to read today fifty years ago! - <strong><em>The Tome Traveller's Weblog</em></strong><br><br>If you love Historical Fiction or the Tudors, you cannot go wrong by picking up this book. - <strong><em>The Literate Housewife</em></strong><br><br>Margaret Campbell Barnes has done an excellent job of researching Elizabeth of York's life, and of putting the reader into her shoes to get a glimpse of the obligations and constant maneuvering for position those who were royal lived with. - <strong><em>Booksie's Blog</em></strong><br><br>Margaret Campbell Barnes is an expert storyteller and weaves an amazing tale of English history told through the incredible life of Elizabeth of York. - <strong><em>Cheeky Reads</em></strong><br><br>The <i>Tudor Rose</i> is a wonderful historical read and well worth curling up with for immersion into another world. - <strong><em>Medieval Bookworm</em></strong><br><br>The style is elegant... I enjoyed it immensely. - <strong><em>The Biblio Brat</em></strong><br><br>This story delivers the fantastic mixed with a dose of realism... rich with detail and history. - <strong><em>The Long and Short of It</em></strong><br><p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br>The late <strong>Margaret Campbell Barnes</strong> grew up in London. Her historical novels include<em> Brief Gaudy Hour</em>, <em>My Lady of Cleves</em>, <em>King's Fool</em>, <em>With All My Heart</em>, <em> Isabel the Fair</em>, and<em> The King's Bed</em>
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