THE RELUCTANT QUEEN: THE STORY OF ANNE OF YORK PDF, EPUB, EBOOK Jean Plaidy | 450 pages | 28 Aug 2007 | Random House USA Inc | 9780307346155 | English | New York, United States The Reluctant Queen: The Story of Anne of York PDF Book It ends when our storyteller dies, so King Richard is still on the throne and it gives us no closure on the ending of his reign. Other editions. As a member of the powerful House of Neville , she played a critical part in the Wars of the Roses fought between the House of York and House of Lancaster for the English crown. I enjoyed all the drama that took place but I disliked the lack of a lesson, when reading a book I want to be left with a life lesson and I did not find one within this novel. While telling her story Anne notes that Middleham is where she feels at home and was most happy. She proves she can do this during a spell were Anne winds up in a cookshop. The reigning king Edward dies and Richard is to raise and guide Edward's son, Edward on the throne. Richard the Third. Anne was on good terms with her mother-in-law Cecily Neville, Duchess of York , with whom she discussed religious works, such as the writings of Mechtilde of Hackeborn. Ralph Neville, 1st Earl of Westmorland. Novels that feature Richard III tend to be either for or against the former king. This novel will be best suited for any students from grades 8 and up because of the vocabulary it uses, which many eighth graders and higher will already be accustomed with, hopefully. Typical Plaidy, in a good way. Community Reviews. Richard inherits the throne as King Richard III, and Anne is crowned queen consort, a destiny she thought she had successfully avoided. Archived from the original on 18 September Aug 01, Destinee rated it liked it. Help Learn to edit Community portal Recent changes Upload file. Besides, the red rose was not even the emblem of the House of Lancaster at the time but only emerged after the Battle of Bosworth when Henry VII sought a means to symbolise the union of both houses by his marriage to Elizabeth of York and eventually merging them to become the famous Tudor Rose. Was she really kidnapped and made to work in a cookshop? I loved Sharon Kay Penman's version of the story and I couldn't reconcile the two versions, I'll have to try again some d I wish I had known that Plaidy was going to leave out huge parts of Anne Neville's life in this fictionalization. A very enjoyable book, though these are historical fiction in that the author includes a lot of their internal thoughts, and conversations, and some of the dates don't seem to match up. The second quarter showed the arms of the Montacutes Montagu. When the crisis settled down and the Countess wished to be restored to her estates, Edward IV refused her safe conduct to plead her case; she wrote to Queen Elizabeth and several others to no avail. The Reluctant Queen: The Story of Anne of York Writer Mar 01, Christine Cazeneuve rated it it was amazing. Edward V of England no consort or issue. Richard is Governor of the North and they have one child, Edward. She objects to it occasionally, as when she might have to marry the other side, but never takes action against what she sees as inevitable. He himself was never called Richard of York either that would've been his father and later his younger nephew but Richard of Gloucester, so after their marriage that would've made the main character of this book Anne of Gloucester. The only part that really whacked me over the head as untrue "didn't ring true" isn't strong enough was all the discussion of the War of the Roses and its origins in a garden with the opposing sides picking flowers and so on. Anne Neville. To be honestI still think he's guilty. You get all the bad and none of the good. Some authors paint him too black, and Ms Plaidy is one who paints him too white. I enjoy Plaidy's novelization of this historic lady. Adopted Escutcheon Quarterly , 1st and 4th, France moderne, 2nd and 3rd England; impaled with Gules, a saltire Argent. I found it a bit odd that Plaidy only mentions a betrothal and not a marriage as I was under the impression from other reads that Anne had indeed married Henry. View 2 comments. Wars of the Roses. Soon she and Anne are taken prisoner by the Yorkist soldiers. It handles the story of Richard's two illegitimate children, Clarence's death it's an accident here , Edward's death, the arrests and executions of the Woodvilles and Hastings, the calumny against Richard's mother, the role of Stillington, Buckingham's rebellion, and the death of Richard and Anne's son. Their life is idyllic, until the reigning king dies and a whirlwind of dynastic maneuvering leads to his children being declared illegitimate. Views Read Edit View history. Plaidy follows the usual route of showing them as a sort of childhood sweethearts but Anne is soon as a political pawn by her father. Oct 10, Adriana rated it liked it. Almost the entire peerage of England was present at what was a magnificent spectacle. Her father was one of the most powerful noblemen in England and the most important supporter of the House of York. I figured it would be very difficult to portray this story from the point of view of someone who loved Richard but Plaidy did it gracefully. Namespaces Article Talk. Her only child was Edward of Middleham , who predeceased her. History is written by the victors, which is why I have to give the finger to Mr. The Ricardian. Anne worries about the health of her young son, and her own imbalances of illness which leads her to believe that Richard is attracted to his niece Elizabeth of York. Richard Neville, 16th Earl of Warwick. You know the saying: There's no time like the present In , Anne Neville inherited the Lordship of Glamorgan. The Earl of Warwick had been at odds with Edward IV for some time, resenting the rise in the king's favour of the new queen's family, the Woodvilles. The book focuses more on her time before becoming queen. Edward of Middleham, Prince of Wales. Mar 11, Stephanie rated it really liked it Shelves: richard-iii-and-the- plantagenets. Jul 11, Angie rated it really liked it. Anne Neville is one of those women in history that lived a complicated and difficult life. It wasn't known as the War of the Roses until centuries later. It weaves the tale of Anne's life told in first person. Rating details. Especially the early years where a friendship between her and Richard is formed reads more like a rough script than a story. Anne even has her own doubts. The Reluctant Queen: The Story of Anne of York Reviews Elena No, it's a synopsis mistake. Jan 23, Trisha rated it really liked it Shelves: historical-fiction , drama. From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. She proves she can do this during a spell were Anne winds up in a cookshop. It was just civil war, or occasionally the Cousins' War. The story runs the whole course of Anne's life and, as per usual for Plaidy, she's a young and inquisitive teen who turns into a very strong and influential wife over her husband. Readers also enjoyed. She was taken first to Coventry and then to the house of her brother-in-law the Duke of Clarence in London, while her mother Anne Beauchamp , Warwick's wife, sought sanctuary in Beaulieu Abbey. I was very interested to see how Plaidy would I had somewhat low expectations when I began listening to the audiobook production for this novel. Yale University Press. The girl alerts Richard who rescues Anne. This is usually highly readable and in the event that you are considering understanding the War in the Tulips, Plaidy books offer a very good foundation. Their life is idyllic, until the reigning king dies and a whirlwind of dynastic maneuvering leads to his children being declared illegitimate. Not worth time. After several years, King Edward dies suddenly, leaving his young son as heir. The deeds that happen during the very short reign of Edward V are rash and somewhat, illegal yet Anne is very much OK if not understanding about her husband's actions. Oct 04, Paola rated it liked it Shelves: historical-fiction. Edward of Westminster, Prince of Wales. It felt more like the telling of every person rather than Anne. Duchesses of Gloucester. My main disappointment is that it left the story of the princes in the Tower up in the air. The Reluctant Queen: The Story of Anne of York Read Online Wives: Anne of Bohemia Isabella of Valois. Interesting in its entirely pro-Richardian tone, though the point of recent historical fiction has arguably been to reexamine those about whom little is known or only one side given. We hear reported speech. A pregnant Isabel is so distressed by the sudden move that she gives birth to a stillborn daughter. Anne Beauchamp, 16th Countess of Warwick. But turmoil continues to shadow her life as events put Richard on the throne and political intrigue and conflict continue to dog England. Please help improve this section by adding citations to reliable sources.