Hidayah's Book Club: The White Queen by Philippa Gregory

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BACKGROUND

I love to read. I love to share. I would love to share my passion for reading with all of you.

HOW THIS BOOK CLUB WORKS

It's a very simple concept. I have a book and I want to share it with you. Just follow these simple steps.

#Browse through my collection of books. For tips on how to find a book click here.

#Choose one you like. I have provided a plot summary and review for each book to help you.

#Leave a comment under that particular post ("I want to borrow this book" or something similar).

#Contact me at thehidayahstory@yahoo.com and leave your name and mailing address.

#I will mail the book to you and you can read it.

THE INTERESTING BIT

In order to promote reading to others too please do these simple steps.

#Tell all your book loving friends.

#You may keep the book for 2 weeks (upon recieving it- so notify me when it arrives safely- extensions are negotiable).

#After that, please mail it to the next person requesting the book (contact me to get their address). If nobody else has requested the book, simply mail it back to me.

23.8.11

The White Queen by Philippa Gregory

Basic plot

Widowed with 2 young sons, Elizabeth Woodville, uses her beauty and cunning to provide for her family and ensure their future. What better way to do so than to marry the King of England. The young King Edward IV, completely enchanted with her beauty takes her as his bride and queen. Elizabeth soon finds out that life as royalty is not simply about the splendours of English court, especially during the tumultuous time of the War of the Roses. Where cousins fought cousins and brother turned on brother to have a claim to the throne. With her family now in constant danger, Elizabeth may pay the ultimate price for her crown.

Rating: 3.5/5

My full review here.

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23.8.11

The White Queen by Philippa Gregory

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