The Women of the Cousins' War: The Duchess, the Queen, and the King's Mother - Softcover

"An engrossing introduction to three courageous matriarchs who shaped English history."--Publishers Weekly

"An engaging and interesting read . . . Fans of Gregory's novels should enjoy this glimpse into both her creative process and her essays on the three women who served as inspiration for her 'Wars of the Roses' novels."--The Post and Courier (Charleston)

"The publication of two books this season by Philippa Gregory gives us not only two more fascinating portraits of the English Wars of the Roses, it also opens a window onto the way the bestselling author of The Other Boleyn Girl applies her craft."--Los Angeles Times

The best-selling author of The Other Boleyn Girl and two leading historians draw on original documents, archaeology and other sources to share the true stories of Jacquetta, Duchess of Bedford; Elizabeth Woodville, Queen of England; and Margaret Beaufort, the lesser-known founder of the Tudor dynasty. 40,000 first printing.