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Indlæser... The Queen of Last Hopes (2011)af Susan Higginbotham
   Ingen Der er ingen diskussionstråde på Snak om denne bog.  ChrisCaz | Feb 23, 2021 |   (  ) a1stitcher | Jun 22, 2019 |  ) Cariola | May 9, 2016 | Margaret of Anjou was born in France and later married to King Henry VI of England; he is the King Henry who was “mad” and thought to be an ineffective ruler. The had only one son, Edward. As the Yorkists rose up to take the throne at the start of the Wars of the Roses, Margaret did what she could to help her husband win his throne back and to secure the throne for her son for later. This is a fictional account of Margaret's life. I liked this. I will admit that the first 2/3 of the story didn't hold my attention as much and didn't make me want to keep reading, but that changed in the last 1/3. I've not read anything, until now, specifically about Margaret of Anjou, or even much about the Lancasters at this time. I have read more about the Yorkists, but even so, with all the same names being used so often, I did get confused at times trying to figure out who was who! The book did pick up for me in the last 1/3 of the book (but by then, I was also recognizing more of the people and events that were happening). I always enjoy historical fiction from a woman's point of view (though there were portions of the book told from other points of view than Margaret's, but the bulk of the story was hers). As always, I appreciated the detailed author's note at the end of the book. (  ) LibraryCin | Mar 28, 2016 | Overall, this is not my favourite book by Susan Higginbotham; it is a quick and easy read, but not as engaging or compelling as her previous works. Having said that, it is still very entertaining and packed with historical details, a book that brings Margaret of Anjou to life beyond the usual cliches. ( ) SabinaE | Jan 23, 2016 | ingen anmeldelser | tilføj en anmeldelse
A man other than my husband sits on England's throne today. What would happen if this king suddenly went mad? What would his queen do? Would she make the same mistakes I did, or would she learn from mine? Margaret of Anjou, queen of England, cannot give up on her husband--even when he slips into insanity. And as mother to the House of Lancaster's last hope, she cannot give up on her son--evenwhen England turns against them. This gripping tale of a queen forced to stand strong in the face of overwhelming odds is at its heart a tender tale of love. Award-winning author Susan Higginbotham will once again ask readers to question everything they know about right and wrong, compassion and hope, duty to one's country and the desire of one's own heart. Praise for Susan Higginbotham "A beautiful blending of turbulent history and deeply felt fiction, Susan Higginbotham'sThe Queen of Last Hopesbrings alive an amazing woman often overlooked or slandered by historians. Higginbotham has given readers of historical fiction a gift to treasure." --Karen Harper, New York Timesbestselling author of The Irish Princess "A compelling, fast paced, and well-written saga that is destined to both entertain and educate anyone interested in the spirited and fascinating Margaret of Anjou for generations to come!" --D. L. Bogdan, author of Secrets of the Tudor Court "The Queen of Last Hopesis an inspiring novel of a woman who, in the face of betrayal and loss, would not surrender. Susan Higginbotham brings Margaret of Anjou to life and tells the story of the Frenchwoman who was one of the strongest queens England has ever known." --Christy English, author of TheQueen's Pawnand To Be Queen No library descriptions found. |
LibraryThing-forfatterSusan Higginbotham er LibraryThing-forfatter, en forfatter som har sit personlige bibliotek opført på LibraryThing. Current DiscussionsIngenPopulære omslag
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The writing is exceptional and it is hard book to put down - as you can see I read it in two days! Another must read! (