The White King's Daughter: A Story Of The Princess Elizabeth (1895)

By Emma Marshall

Book Overview

The White King's Daughter: A Story of the Princess Elizabeth is a historical novel written by Emma Marshall and originally published in 1895. The book tells the story of Princess Elizabeth, the daughter of King Edward IV of England and his queen, Elizabeth Woodville. The novel is set in the 15th century and follows Elizabeth's life from her childhood to her eventual marriage to Henry VII, the first Tudor king of England. Throughout the book, Elizabeth faces numerous challenges, including the death of her father, the wars of the Roses, and the imprisonment of her brothers in the Tower of London. Despite these difficulties, Elizabeth remains determined and resilient, and ultimately plays a key role in securing the Tudor dynasty's hold on the English throne. Along the way, she forms close relationships with a number of historical figures, including Margaret Beaufort, Henry VII's mother, and Lady Katherine Gordon, a Scottish noblewoman who becomes Elizabeth's close friend and confidante. The White King's Daughter is a richly detailed and historically accurate portrayal of life in medieval England, and offers readers a fascinating glimpse into the world of one of England's most intriguing princesses. With its engaging characters, vivid descriptions, and compelling storyline, it is a must-read for anyone interested in English history or historical fiction.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1166469735
• ISBN13: 9781166469733
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 308 Pages
• Weight: 0.91 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"