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Review: The Kingmaker's Daughter by Philippa Gregory

Aug 28, 2012 08:51

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The Kingmaker's Daughter
by Philippa Gregory

Fourth book in the Cousins' War series, following The White Queen, The Red Queen, and The Lady of the Rivers.

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muse_books August 28 2012, 17:55:09 UTC

I've not started this novel yet but I think that Gregory has the difficult job in terms of not always being able to have a sympathetic narrator.

I do think the series is a worthwhile one though and pleased she's extended it beyond the original planned three.

I'm about 2/3 of the way through Lady of the Rivers. I do think PG does enjoy the women who have a touch of magic about them. Are you taking part in the chat on Goodreads with PG tomorrow? It might give you a chance to get more info on the background research and where fact/fiction figure in the novel.

I know talking to her in the past she is very clear she is writing fiction but does immerse herself in source and secondary material.