Waiting on Wednesday (4)
Waiting on Wednesday – or WoW – is a weekly meme hosted by Jill at Breaking the Spine.
The book I can’t wait to be released is:
The Red Queen by Philippa Gregory
The second book in Philippa’s stunning new trilogy, The Cousins War, brings to life the story of Margaret Beaufort, a shadowy and mysterious character in the first book of the series – The White Queen – but who now takes centre stage in the bitter struggle of The War of the Roses. The Red Queen tells the story of the child-bride of Edmund Tudor, who, although widowed in her early teens, uses her determination of character and wily plotting to infiltrate the house of York under the guise of loyal friend and servant, undermine the support for Richard III and ultimately ensure that her only son, Henry Tudor, triumphs as King of England. Through collaboration with the dowager Queen Elizabeth Woodville, Margaret agrees a betrothal between Henry and Elizabeth’s daughter, thereby uniting the families and resolving the Cousins War once and for all by founding of the Tudor dynasty.
I loved The White Queen and cannot wait for this to be released, I have already placed a reservation at the library for it!
Released: 19th August 2010 (UK)
Have not read White Queen yet, but I have a file for it, so hopefully I get to it someday. The Red Queen looks good!
This week I am waiting on Crossing the Tracks by Barbara Stuber.
Hi Katie!
I saw this at the S&S convention, but had too many books to take home already. Just didnt have enough hands. Hope you get it.
Here’s mine!
Happy WoW. This is my first one 🙂
Sassy
🙂
Looking forward to reviews – it sounds good!
I’m “waiting on” The Red Queen too! I have read all of Philippa Gregory’s books and love them.
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-JL
An Avid Reader’s Musings
My Mum just bought the first book in this series, I’m going to have to steal it now!
Mine’s here if you’re interested. 🙂
I loved The White Queen too. I have an ARC of The Red Queen and can’t wait to get started on it.
– You asked how I got involved in The Red Queen tour on my blog. The publisher actually posted on twitter about blog packs. I had it posted on my blog for a while, so it’s a shame you didn’t see it. 🙁 I hope you enjoy the book on it’s release anyway!
I really want to read this series. It’s been so long since I’ve read anything by Philippa. Great pick! My WOW is at The Crowded Leaf.
I’ve only read one book by this author, but I liked her writing style. Great pick! My WoW is here
I really need to read some of Gregory’s books as well. Everyone seems to fawn over them!
Sounds interesting. I love reading about the Tudors!
I haven’t read The White Queen yet, but I keep meaning to. I’m off to check and see if my library has it so I can remedy that and put this one on my wishlist.
This is a great choice! Can’t wait to read this one also.
Sherri @ Urban Girl Reader
I’ve never read any of Philippa Gregory’s books. It looks good. I like the cover!
Beautiful cover and it looks like an interesting read:-)