Journal Entry 1 by CrazyDutchwoman from Heemstede, Noord-Holland Netherlands on Sunday, May 15, 2011

Philippa Gregory, "the queen of royal fiction" (USA Today) Presents the first of a new series set amid the deadly feuds of England known as the Wars of the Roses.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 bestselling classic series from this beloved author. 

Journal Entry 2 by CrazyDutchwoman at Heemstede, Noord-Holland Netherlands on Sunday, May 15, 2011

It was nice to read more about this period cause I have read many books about the period of Henry VIII and of Charles II but this period is even more wicked and also very interesting. I am glad that Philippa Gregory wrote in the end of her book which parts were fiction, things she guessed. For instance like what happened to the missing princes is still a mystery. What I like about this book is that it makes me want to read more. I want to read more about what others think happened to the princess. About the one man who said he was Richard the son of Edward and more about Richard (Warwick)
What I did not like was the magic. The magic changed battles so it had a big impact but most of what I did not like was the very bad family tree. As another reviewer said it ended with the birth of the 3 brothers. Edward, George and Richard and it did not help. It is confusing cause there are so many Henry's, Richards, Edwards and such so a longer family tree would have been helpful.

Finished February 4th 2011