![]() ![]() One intriguing possibility for young Richard to have survived is presented. Ms Gregory manages to create the atmosphere of mistrust and fear that has always been associated with the reign of Henry VII as so many were looking to return the house of York to the throne either through remaining family members (Warwicks) or the rumored return of the sons of Edward IV, long thought to have disappeared from their imprisonment in the Tower of London. Let’s just say they weren’t the best of friends and leave it at that. This novel assumes that Elizabeth and Richard were lovers and that she was in deep mourning when forced to marry Henry for the good of her family and the good of the country. ![]() He grew up in exile, ruled by a domineering mother who felt that her son was the God ordained King of England and she would do anything to see him on the throne. Henry VII was not secure on his throne and felt that having a York connection would help him with the people but nothing could help him in the personality department. Gregory’s Cousins’ War series continues with this tale of Elizabeth of York, the young woman who married Henry Tudor after Richard III was killed at the battle of Bosworth. ![]()
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