Summary & Analysis - The Red Queen: Based On The Book By Philippa Gregory

SUMMARY & ANALYSIS

THE RED QUEEN

BASED ON THE BOOK BY PHILIPPA GREGORY

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CONTENT

Early Life and Ambitions

Marriage to Edmund Tudor

Birth of Henry Tudor and Widowhood

Marriage to Henry Stafford and Separation from Henry

Life in the Stafford Household

Shifting Allegiances and Political Intrigue

Marriage to Thomas Stanley

The Battle for the Throne

Victory and a New Dynasty

General Analysis

ABOUT THE ORIGINAL BOOK

Philippa Gregory's The Red Queen tells the story of Margaret Beaufort, a woman driven by ambition and faith in her divinely ordained destiny during the tumultuous Wars of the Roses. The narrative traces Margaret's life, strategic marriages, and political maneuvers as she navigates the intricate web of power, alliances, and betrayals. Margaret's unwavering belief in her destiny fuels her determination to secure the English throne for her son, Henry Tudor. Amidst a backdrop of murder, secret pacts, and shifting loyalties, Margaret finds herself in a battle involving a queen as she seeks to make strategic alliances. The story does not reveal if she acomplishes her goals.

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Release date

Audiobook: 27 February 2025