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will love Sign up for LibraryThing to find out whether you'll like this book. What a good read. Three cheers for Anne Easter Smith (  ) sds6565 | Sep 26, 2009 |  A surprising nice book by Anne Easter Smith telling the saga of Margareth of York, duchess of Burgundy. I am looking forward to read her first novel. (  ) Lnatal | Jun 23, 2009 | Daughter of York was an enjoyable, but lengthy read. It was really my first introduction to the War of the Roses era, having mostly read about Henry VIII in terms of British Royal historical fiction. Margaret of York was certainly an intriguing character. I enjoyed reading many of the section focusing on her political negotiations. Overall, I found the novel to be an enjoyable intro to the various characters, but a bit on the lengthy side. (  ) yankeesfan1 | May 18, 2009 | tanzanite | Feb 21, 2009 | Having read and thoroughly enjoyed the author's A Rose for the Crown, I looked forward to reading this novel, but I was disappointed. The novel's protagonist is Mary, sister of Edward IV who marries Charles, the Bold, of Burgundy. Historically this alliance becomes very important to the king when he is temporarily deposed by Warwick and must seek sanctuary in Burgundy. Because of this, Margaret plays an important role in history. The fictional story line did not seem very plausible to me. Charles is portrayed as ruthless, egotistical, and abusive. Margaret is portrayed as politically savvy, which she was, and she did become a strong and wise duchess. I never could buy into the supposed love affair with Anthony Woodville. (  )1  lindymc | May 31, 2008 |  no reviews | add a review
Amazon.com Product Description (ISBN 0743277317, Paperback)History tells us that the intelligent, wealthy, and powerful Margaret of York had everything any woman could want, except for love. The acclaimed author of A Rose for the Crown takes us between the lines of history and into her heart.It is 1461: Edward, son of Richard of York, ascends to the throne, and his willful sister, Margaret, immediately becomes a pawn in European politics as Edward negotiates her marriage. The young Margaret falls deeply in love with Anthony Woodville, the married brother of Edward's queen, Elizabeth. But Edward has arranged for his sister to wed Charles, son of the Duke of Burgundy, and soon Margaret is setting sail for her new life. Her official escort: Anthony Woodville. Margaret of York eventually commanded the respect and admiration of much of Europe, but it appears to history that she had no emotional intimate. Anne Easter Smith's rare gift for storytelling and her extensive research reveal the love that burned at the center of Margaret's life, adding a new dimension to the story of one of the fifteenth century's most powerful women. (retrieved from Amazon Fri, 24 Apr 2009 07:58:19 -0400) The first test round has been closed. Visit the Open Shelves Classification group for details. |
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