The White Queen

This beautiful first printing is in fine condition. The pages are crisp, tight, and unmarked, and the book remains tight and square, with yellow boards and gilt lettering along the spine. The dust jacket is unmarked. The White Queen by Philippa Gregory is a historical novel, first published in 2009, and the first book in her Cousins' War series. The novel is set during the Wars of the Roses, a series of civil wars for control of the English throne that occurred in the 15th century. The story focuses on the life of Elizabeth Woodville, who became Queen of England as the wife of King Edward IV. Elizabeth Woodville, often called The White Queen, is portrayed as a woman of remarkable beauty and ambition. This copy is also available to international customers through AbeBooks.com, as Kathrin’s Books currently ships within Canada only.