The White Queen

A Novel

By: Philippa Gregory

Narrated by: Bianca Amato

Length: 6 hrs

Publisher's summary

BROTHER TURNS ON BROTHER to win the ultimate prize, the throne of England, in this dazzling account of the wars of the Plantagenets. They are the claimants and kings who ruled England before the Tudors, and now Philippa Gregory brings them to life through the dramatic and intimate stories of the secret players: the indomitable women, starting with Elizabeth Woodville, the White Queen.

The White Queen tells the story of a woman of extraordinary beauty and ambition who, catching the eye of the newly crowned boy king, marries him in secret and ascends to royalty. While Elizabeth rises to the demands of her exalted position and fights for the success of her family, her two sons become central figures in a mystery that has confounded historians for centuries: the missing princes in the Tower of London whose fate is still unknown. From her uniquely qualified perspective, Philippa Gregory explores this most famous unsolved mystery of English history, informed by impeccable research and framed by her inimitable storytelling skills.

With The White Queen, Philippa Gregory brings the artistry and intellect of a master writer and storyteller to a new era in history and begins what is sure to be another best-selling classic series from this beloved author.

©2009 Philippa Gregory Limited (P)2009 Simon & Schuster

Book vs. T.V. series

The book was almost identical to the television series. However it was missing some of the drama. You did not get a sense of how it was for women in that era. The book was good but I would have liked a little more to draw me in.

Wonderful Story

The best so far. Love PG'S story and narration was wonderful!!! I would highly suggest.

Fiction with Bonuses

The White Queen reminds me of a fairy-tail because of the alleged magic use. I read The Red Queen first so I found it quite fascinating when the stories and scenes intersected.

In response to the book's historical usefulness, I agree with Catherine's "Be Fair" comment. I do not speak for all Americans but, for many, keeping track of Britain's history consisted mostly of studying for school tests in the distant past.

To draw a parallel, when the television series The Tudors debuted, the critics repeated how the history was "bastardized" and "Americanized." Maybe this is true; however, I found the subject fascinating enough to look up the history (and stumble across a review all but equating "bastardized" and "Americanized").

I am still intrigued by Britain's history. I am not expert enough to read the books wished for by other commentators that are full of historical facts, as I do understand all of Gregory's references; however, I am interested and am exploring. I appreciate learning about Britain's history while listening to an intriguing work of fiction.

if you watched the show, no need to listen

I've seen the show and was hoping for more detail on the book. IT IS EXACTLY what the show is. No need to waste a credit if you've watched the show. I would have returned it, but I've been in a funk & returned too many!

LOVED THE SHOW...so if you haven't watched definitely listen!!

About one of Henry the VIIIs grandmothers

This is the story of one of Henry the VIII's grandmothers. It is somewhat melodramatically read. But if you are interested in this period, I think you will like it.

I was enthralled

I love the historical novels of Philippa Gregory. I just want to live there. It would take a great misstep for me not to automatically love a new Philippa Gregory novel, so I know I'm biased. I just find her novels fascinating, and so enjoyable to read or to play as an audiobook. I

Well done and quite enjoyable

Would you listen to The White Queen again? Why?

Actually, I have. The story is captivating and the reading is well done. Having listened to The Red Queen, it was interesting to experience the story from the other side.

Have you listened to any of Bianca Amato’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

Biancs Amato read The Red Queen. She read both stories with the same ease and cadence. Her committment to each of the main characters and her emotional involvement with them was believable and added to the story overall.

Skips alot

I really enjoyed the story but I noticed as I was listening that the audio version would skip parts that are in the Kindle version.

Intriguing

Great story I was captivated from the beginning. The book was wonderfully recorded and thr reader was amazing! Loved it!!!!

Agreed in short romance

I too would of loved a bit more charter development, some of when she was young. But I love the story💙