The Women of the Cousins' War
ISBN 978-0857201775 | | |
The Women of the Cousins' War: The Duchess, the Queen and the King's Mother is a 2011 book by
Contents
The book consists of an introduction by Gregory and three biographical essays: the first is about
Critical reception
Publishers Weekly called The Women of the Cousins' War "an engrossing introduction to three courageous matriarchs who shaped English history," but also noted that it is "often repetitious and lacks a consistent voice and cohesive overview on the origins of the Wars of the Roses."[2]
AudioFile magazine, reviewing the audiobook recording of the book, called Gregory's essay on Jacquetta of Luxembourg "fascinating" and Baldwin's piece on Elizabeth Woodville "equally informative, but less colorful." The review also praised the narrator, noting that "Bianca Amato’s rich tones turn this book’s three essays into the best kind of nonfiction listening: engaging, informative, and entertaining."[5]
References
- ^ a b c d "The Women of the Cousins' War (Official site)". PhilippaGregory.com. Retrieved 8 October 2014.
- ^ a b c d e "Review: The Women of the Cousins' War: The Duchess, the Queen, and the King's Mother". Publishers Weekly. 11 July 2011. Retrieved 8 October 2014.
- ^ a b c d Smith, Melanie (6 October 2011). "Review: The Women of the Cousins' War: The Duchess, the Queen, and the King's Mother". The Book Report Network. Retrieved 8 October 2014.
- ^ "Review: The Women of the Cousins' War by Philippa Gregory". Burton Book Review. 6 September 2011. Retrieved 8 October 2014.
- ^ "Audiobook Review: The Women of the Cousins' War (2011)". AudioFile. Retrieved 8 December 2014.