The Tudor Rose

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Two princes battle to determine England's destiny: whoever wins will take Britain's most rightful heir as his bride and her kingdom for his own. On one side is her uncle Richard, the last Plantagenet King, whom she fears to be the murderer of her two brothers, the would-be kings. On the other is Henry Tudor, the exiled knight. Can he save her from a horrifying marriage to a cutthroat soldier Thrust into the intrigue and drama of the War of the Roses, Elizabeth has a country within her grasp - if she can find the strength to unite a kingdom torn apart by a thirst for power. A richly drawn tale of the woman who launched one of the most dramatic dynasties England has ever seen, The Tudor Rose is a vibrant, imaginative look at the power of a queen.

Reviews

"A+... I was so happy to read and learn about Henry's mother. " - Kylee's Journal
"[A] solid, well-told, enjoyable read." - Devourer of Books
"A lovely story... [Barnes] has a gift for showing how it must be to be born to a large family and what royal life is like for such a family." - BookLoons.com
"Barnes has a way with words and I love some of her descriptions of the time and place. " - So Many Precious Books, So Little Time
"I couldn't stop reading... a classic. " - Musings of a Bibliophile
"This story delivers the fantastic mixed with a dose of realism... rich with detail and history." - The Long and Short of It
"A nice story of a girl-turned-woman-turned-Queen. Elizabeth is an interesting woman and her story is definitely a unique one!" - Passages to the Past
"The Tudor Rose is a wonderful historical read and well worth curling up with for immersion into another world. " - Medieval Bookworm
"Campbell Barnes' writing and story telling shine. " - The Literate Housewife
"If you love Historical Fiction or the Tudors, you cannot go wrong by picking up this book." - The Literate Housewife
"Fans of the period will want to check this book out. " - Drey's Library
"An interesting glimpse into history with action flowing smoothly until you're at the end and want to know more." - Reading Extravaganza
"Full of intrigue, lies and many a plot to take over the throne... very interesting." - All About the {n}
"Elizabeth of York is shown as a lovely, strong and passionate woman, and her story is well worth reading." - A Hoyden's Look at Literature
"A fast-paced read and will entertain readers with a series of plot twists." - Savvy Verse & Wit
"Margaret Campbell Barnes has done an excellent job of researching Elizabeth of York's life, and of putting the reader into her shoes to get a glimpse of the obligations and constant maneuvering for position those who were royal lived with. " - Booksie's Blog
"The style is elegant... I enjoyed it immensely." - The Biblio Brat
"A wonderful book. " - Once Upon a Romance
"Elizabeth delivers the Tudor dynasty to its own glorious years." - Curled Up with a Good Book
"Margaret Campbell Barnes is an expert storyteller and weaves an amazing tale of English history told through the incredible life of Elizabeth of York. " - Cheeky Reads
"If you are looking for the next Philippa Gregory or Sharon Kay Penman, give Margaret Campbell Barnes a try...she was writing what we want to read today fifty years ago!" - The Tome Traveller's Weblog

Author Bio

The late Margaret Campbell Barnes grew up in London. Her historical novels include Brief Gaudy Hour, My Lady of Cleves, King's Fool, With All My Heart, Isabel the Fair, and The King's Bed.