The White Princess is the fifth novel in The Cousins’ War series from international best-selling author Philippa Gregory.
The White Princess opens with news from the battle of Bosworth that the war is over, and a new Tudor king is to be crowned. Princess Elizabeth of York waits for word of whether the man she loves, Richard III, is alive or whether she will be forced to marry his enemy, Henry Tudor. She soon learns that her betrothal to the victorious Henry VII will go ahead. Under the guidance of her mother, Elizabeth Woodville, the young princess marries Henry VII and is charged to create a new royal family, one that will finally bring the houses of York and Tudor together. But, while the new monarchy has won the war, it cannot win over the hearts of the English people who still remember the House of York with love and desperately hope for the resurgence of a York prince. King Henry’s greatest fear is realised when a prince from the House of York invades England and attempts to reclaim the throne, leaving Elizabeth with the decision to either affirm his claim or stand by her husband, whom she is growing to love.
The White Princess, written by Philippa Gregory, is a brand new release from Simon & Schuster.
Available in hardback where all good books are sold for $37.00. Also available as an ebook for $21.99.
I am a huge fan of Philippa Gregory and have read many of her wonderful books full of history and intrigue. The ‘White Princess’ is another brilliant work from this great author. She manages to transport you back through history to the time of the Tudors. Another wonderful story from Philippa Gregory.
A must have for any fans of Phillippa Gregory’s other books and a great lead on from The White Queen, which has recently been developed into a TV series. If you are a fan of historical fiction, I highly recommend The Cousins’ War series, Gregory does historical fiction so well!
A must have for any fans of Phillippa Gregory's other books and a great lead on from The White Queen, which has recently been developed into a TV series. If you are a fan of historical fiction, I highly recommend The Cousins' War series, Gregory does historical fiction so well!
absolutely loved it! enthralling read set around old England. couldn't wait to see what happened next, and couldn't put it down! will reccomend it to all my friends and family, a story for lovers of romance novels, with feisty characters that is completely believable. It brings the war to life. I will definitely be seeking out other titles by this author, the way she writes had me captivated from the very first page!!! its nice and thick, so its a satisfying read for a few days. Well worth taking the time to read!!!
What an intriguing story! And we think today's politicians are untrustworthy... would hate to have lived in those times. I love the way Philipa Gregory creates such complete characters and in the case of the King, allows you to see both good and bad in him. I would not hesitate to recommend this book or author and i finished the book in just a few days because I was driven to read on. Really enjoyed it!
The thought of marrying a man you have never met and then if he dies again you are married off to another man whom you may or may not have met is common theme for the Queens of England and Phillippa Gregory books. I have read many of her books and they are easy enjoyable reads and you really get attached to the female characters in her books. I am not quite finished and once again I am ignoring everyone and everything in the household immersed in a great read .
l absolutely love it, no work getting done in my house is the only complaint l have! It did get a little boring in places but not so bad that you didn't want to continue reading! Can't wait to read more of Philippa Gregory's books! It is definitely a book l will be recommending to friends and family!
I am half way through the book, and am thorough enjoying it. I 'watched' The White Queen tv series just recently, and felt the book answered some question and carried on from where the series left off.. The story is great, I love books that are historical based.
Some parts have been boring and repetitive, but in comparison, so did the series I watched.. The parts I find boring & repetitive, are not the story itself, but the character of Margaret (Henry's mother)!
I was ecstatic to receive this book, and am excited to finish reading the book, it is a great read.. I haven't read anything by the author previously, and this book has made me want to read more of her work.
I will send in my final review on completion of the book!
This book is really really good, I really felt if engaged me a lot, I found It very difficult to put down, had to be reading it all the time, really annoyed the crap out of my hubby! which made it even better,
very good story , would be happy to read it again!
Margaret Beaufort is controlling, bitter, ruthless and, above all, has the impregnable belief that God is on her side.
As Elizabeth matures though, she finds ways to outmanoeuvre her; indeed this is less the story of the birth of a dynasty and more a battle between two formidable women.
I am a huge fan of Philippa Gregory and have read many of her wonderful books full of history and intrigue. The ‘White Princess’ is another brilliant work from this great author. She manages to transport you back through history to the time of the Tudors. Another wonderful story from Philippa Gregory.
Bought my own book as i though it would be a great book for the year. Truly was an excellent book for those who love war and romantic stories. Great for a read. But it wasn't a must book to pick up constantly.
I'm very interested in these kinda of stories. But to read about king Henry and Elizabeth was very interesting. And kept me wanting to read more. The book was a great story to read. And enjoyed the book. I couldn't put it down. Will look at buying some more books by this author
This was one of those books that you read a few pages, put it down and don't pick it up again for a while. It took me several attempts to get into it, but once I finally got a chance to really sink my teeth in, it was well worth it. I would recommend it to some friends that I know would enjoy it, but I wouldn't recommend to just anyone. The characters developed well, the plot got there and overall quite enjoyable.
This book is really really good, I really felt if engaged me a lot, I found It very difficult to put down, had to be reading it all the time, really annoyed the crap out of my hubby! which made it even better,
very good story , would be happy to read it again!
I loved the fact I could buy this for my e reader. .i thought I was reading about my family at one stage as my sister is Margaret bitter hard selfish. And as life goes on Elizabeth matures and grows. And is a really nice person it more of a story between these two woman. I enjoyed it I really did.. I just wished it had a Catherine. And her not being able to make a choice. in her life. Omg. It's like it was written with us in mind .
Margaret Beaufort is controlling, bitter, ruthless and, above all, has the impregnable belief that God is on her side.
As Elizabeth matures though, she finds ways to outmanoeuvre her; indeed this is less the story of the birth of a dynasty and more a battle between two formidable women.
The more I got into the book the more thrilling...and disappointing (at the King) the book got. It's another amazing story by an amazing author who obviously has a passion for the topic of the ancient royal family. I have read The Other Boleyn Girl, and was trying to work out where this story met up. A very interesting read, however much truth there is you can judge for yourself.
I couldn't put this book down. It was intriguing and made me want to look out for the other books in the series. Phillipa Gregory is a brilliant writer and has brought this historical novel to life. I couldn't imagine losing the man I love and was planning to marry die and then be forced to marry the man to keep the peace between the families. A must read.
What an intriguing story! And we think today's politicians are untrustworthy... would hate to have lived in those times. I love the way Philipa Gregory creates such complete characters and in the case of the King, allows you to see both good and bad in him. I would not hesitate to recommend this book or author and i finished the book in just a few days because I was driven to read on. Really enjoyed it!
The thought of marrying a man you have never met and then if he dies again you are married off to another man whom you may or may not have met is common theme for the Queens of England and Phillippa Gregory books. I have read many of her books and they are easy enjoyable reads and you really get attached to the female characters in her books. I am not quite finished and once again I am ignoring everyone and everything in the household immersed in a great read .
A must have for any fans of Phillippa Gregory’s other books and a great lead on from The White Queen, which has recently been developed into a TV series. If you are a fan of historical fiction, I highly recommend The Cousins’ War series, Gregory does historical fiction so well!
A must have for any fans of Phillippa Gregory's other books and a great lead on from The White Queen, which has recently been developed into a TV series. If you are a fan of historical fiction, I highly recommend The Cousins' War series, Gregory does historical fiction so well!
The storyline is very engaging and unique. I've only managed about 1/4 of the book and I don't want it to end. The main character shows so much strength and considering how oppressed she is, she still seems to shine in my eyes. I will giving a thorough review when I'm done.
l absolutely love it, no work getting done in my house is the only complaint l have! It did get a little boring in places but not so bad that you didn't want to continue reading! Can't wait to read more of Philippa Gregory's books! It is definitely a book l will be recommending to friends and family!
I am half way through the book, and am thorough enjoying it. I 'watched' The White Queen tv series just recently, and felt the book answered some question and carried on from where the series left off.. The story is great, I love books that are historical based.
Some parts have been boring and repetitive, but in comparison, so did the series I watched.. The parts I find boring & repetitive, are not the story itself, but the character of Margaret (Henry's mother)!
I was ecstatic to receive this book, and am excited to finish reading the book, it is a great read.. I haven't read anything by the author previously, and this book has made me want to read more of her work.
I will send in my final review on completion of the book!
I am half way through this book and thoroughly enjoying reading it. Its gets a little boring in part but then it gets interesting again. i feel so far its definately a good read and worth recommending. Im looking forward to reading the rest of the book and others by this author
I'm about 1/5 of the way through, trying to find where it fits with the other Philippa Gregory books which I love. So far it's saddening the oppression of the main character - which I think is only going to get worse - and with the current love of royals, how this fits in with them. Can't wait to get into the meat of the book...have to go and read some more ; )
I only received this Friday afternoon, and given my sick kids, have still managed about a quarter of the book. So far I have to admit Im finding the main character a little boring - though I think I may go back and read The White Queen which is based on her mother! I do love the historical setting of the story, but this is not the best book that Ive read in the genre. Still, its a good story so far and Im looking forward to reading more.
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“My Floor Has Never Been So Clean”: The Mop That’s Winning Over Mums
Mopping isn’t exactly the chore most of us look forward to, but like most mums, for Katrina Macilroy, it’s unavoidable.
With three teenagers, a husband, a dog, two cats and timber flooring throughout most of her home, there’s plenty to keep her mop busy.
“I thought the toddler stage was hard, but teenagers take it to a whole other level,” Katrina told Mouths of Mums.
She describes herself as a ‘full-time Uber driver’ for her three kids, but when she’s home, she may as well be a full-time cleaner.
Her husband is a concreter, the family has plenty of sand coming inside and, with teenagers touching everything, the floors quickly show the evidence of a full family life.
“I have to mop like every second day because the floor gets marks,” she said.
So when Katrina was given the chance to try the Vileda Easy Wring & Clean TURBO Mop & Bucket Set, she was keen to see whether it could actually make one of her least favourite cleaning tasks any easier.
“I didn’t have high hopes for it to start with, because I’ve used spin mops before and I’d been disappointed,” she admitted.
But it didn’t take long for her to change her mind. One of the first things Katrina noticed was just how easy the mop was to use.
The foot pedal made wringing the mop quick and simple, without having to stop and fiddle with anything.
“It was so easy to spin it,” she says. “It wasn’t like you’re spinning it for hours or anything.”
She was also impressed by how quickly the mop itself could be put together, and the simple button that releases the mop head for washing.
“That simple press notion, everyone can do that. So I love that.”
It’s The Little Things That Add Up
For Katrina, who regularly finds herself cleaning up after a busy family, these little details made a surprisingly big difference. She also loved the triangular mop head, particularly when it came to getting into the corners and edges that her previous mop struggled with.
“The triangle design makes it easy to get into all the little corners,” she says.
But ultimately, the big question was whether it actually cleaned her floors. Katrina’s answer was an enthusiastic yes.
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Katrina was also surprised by how light and manoeuvrable the mop felt, because at just 4’11”, she says mopping can sometimes be an uncomfortable job.
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But she found the Vileda Easy Wring & Clean TURBO Mop & Bucket Set easy to move around and able to go in different directions without feeling heavy or awkward.
And it wasn’t just the mop itself that won Katrina over. She says the bucket design solved one of her biggest mopping frustrations: accidentally tipping the bucket over.
With timber floors, getting too much water onto the floor is something she tries hard to avoid. “The amount of mop buckets I’ve tipped over and just gone everywhere,” she says.
That can turn a simple cleaning job into another mess to deal with, particularly when you’re suddenly scrambling for towels and a dry mop head.
But Katrina says the Vileda bucket feels much more stable because of its design.
And for someone who mops as often as she does, she says that has saved her time. “This thing has saved me so much time, I can’t get over it.”
The Only Mop You’ll Need
Katrina also admits that she’d previously convinced herself she needed a steam mop. She even bought one, only to discover that plugging it in every time she wanted to clean wasn’t exactly appealing.
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After trying the Vileda, she says she’s no longer convinced she needs one.
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For Katrina, the combination of being lightweight, easy to wring, simple to manoeuvre and able to get into those awkward corners has made mopping feel much less frustrating. And despite going into the trial with low expectations, she’s now very happy to recommend it.
“I’m not trying to sell you a product, but I’m just saying that I’m very impressed with it. It’s really good.”
Her final verdict?
“It’s been really, really good. Recommend!”
This Real Story was provided as part of a paid sponsorship opportunity. Katrina was chosen to share her story because she was sent out and tried the Vileda Easy Wring & Clean TURBO Mop & Bucket Set, and genuinely loved it! And Vileda is so confident they’ve made the best spin mop ever, they’re backing the new & improved Easy Wring & Clean TURBO with a 5 Year Guarantee.
This mop so good and the views all are positive so I just purchased one on milkrun through Woolworths and it come with 2 mop head refills. Can’t wait to use it.
Yes, I couldn’t agree more. The Vileda spin mop is by far my favourite mop for a good thorough clean at home. I even got the landlords to purchase one for the holiday house I clean to make cleaning a breeze and get the job done properly. I always grab a spare when they’re out for half price.
Ah, I received a ‘you’re a finalist’ email from MoM for this fantastic mop but didn’t receive anything beyond that. I was looking forward to giving this a try to compare the three existing options I have but alas. Looks good, fingers crossed I can try it in the near future!
Omg! Yes! With 4 dogs and 4 teens AND the guests they bring home with them LOL our timber floors and tiles don’t stand a chance! I would love to see them add some wheels to the bottom of the bucket so that you don’t have to carry the bucket around with you.
This sounds like an excellent mop that makes cleaning so easy! I love a product that not only is as effective as advertised but makes a job less grueling. I gotta say though, a steam mop that plugs in sounds like an awful idea. I have a tineco floor mop, which is cordless and charges at a base, and it’s incredible on my white tiles.
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White Princess
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Lost in The White Princess
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Lost in The White Princess
1:29 pm
absolutely gripping read, couldnt put it down!!
10:59 am
Couldn't put it down.
3:41 pm
Great read
9:52 am
Hard to put it down!
9:27 am
I can't put it down!
Some parts have been boring and repetitive, but in comparison, so did the series I watched.. The parts I find boring & repetitive, are not the story itself, but the character of Margaret (Henry's mother)!
I was ecstatic to receive this book, and am excited to finish reading the book, it is a great read.. I haven't read anything by the author previously, and this book has made me want to read more of her work.
I will send in my final review on completion of the book!
5:30 pm
AWESOME
very good story , would be happy to read it again!
11:17 pm
LOVED it
As Elizabeth matures though, she finds ways to outmanoeuvre her; indeed this is less the story of the birth of a dynasty and more a battle between two formidable women.
Philippa Gregory fans will not be disappointed.
3:07 pm
White Princess
1:23 pm
house full of last and love
12:37 pm
Not a bad story
7:39 am
Hard to get into but got there
5:30 pm
AWESOME
very good story , would be happy to read it again!
5:46 pm
Love it could not put it down
11:17 pm
LOVED it
As Elizabeth matures though, she finds ways to outmanoeuvre her; indeed this is less the story of the birth of a dynasty and more a battle between two formidable women.
Philippa Gregory fans will not be disappointed.
6:54 pm
And I thought I had a bad marriage
8:10 pm
A must read and gripping tale
10:59 am
Couldn't put it down.
3:41 pm
Great read
3:23 pm
Lost in The White Princess
3:21 pm
Lost in The White Princess
2:05 pm
Hard to stop reading
9:52 am
Hard to put it down!
9:27 am
I can't put it down!
Some parts have been boring and repetitive, but in comparison, so did the series I watched.. The parts I find boring & repetitive, are not the story itself, but the character of Margaret (Henry's mother)!
I was ecstatic to receive this book, and am excited to finish reading the book, it is a great read.. I haven't read anything by the author previously, and this book has made me want to read more of her work.
I will send in my final review on completion of the book!
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Still getting the hang of it
5:39 pm
Its definitely a good book, but not the greatest
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couldnt put it down
would highly recommend
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