Red Rose, White Rose

Posted on 24 January 2017 by Joanna Hickson

The powerful story of Cecily Neville, torn between both sides in the War of the Roses Perfect for fans of Philippa Gregory.Richard, the thirteen year old Duke of York, England s richest heir.Told through the eyes of Cicely and her half brother Cuthbert, Red Rose, White Rose is the story of one of the most powerful women in England during one of its most turbulent periods Born of Lancaster and married to York, the willowy and wayward Cicely treads a hazardous path through love, loss and imprisonment and between the violent factions of Lancaster and York, as the Wars of the Roses tear England s ruling families apart.So nearly queen herself, Cicely Neville was the mother, grandmother and great grandmother of kings and her descendants still wear the crown. New Read eBook Red Rose, White Rose By Joanna Hickson – kino-fada.fr I hesitate to acknowledge this as biographical fiction, which it is meant to be, as it is largely fantasy and far fetched fantasy at that However, the period of Edward VI reign isn t so much covered in HF until a recent crop of novels as yet to be read by moi so it was worth a look Ms Hickson is a good writer and tells a very readable story but it is not recognizable as the history except as to dates and sequence of action I would not recommend this to anyone who reads HF as a history buff I hesitate to acknowledge this as biographical fiction, which it is meant ...Rating 3 StarsRed Rose, White Rose is a historical fiction story based on Cecily Neville, the wife of Richard Plantagenet of York and mother of Edward IV and Richard III Plantagenet history is a topic that I m hugely passionate about, and any books, movies or TV shows about this period I m sure to love Some of my favourite books about the Plantagenets are written by Philippa Gregory namely The Cousins War series Where Gregory excels is in bringing the Plantagenet era to life her writing Rating 3 StarsRed Rose, White Rose is a historical fiction story based on Cecily Neville, the wife of Richard Plantagenet of York and mother of Edward IV and Richard III Plantagene...I was disappointed to find out this is a standalone novel, which I think says a lot how much the book engaged me, as I wanted to see Hickson continue on with her take on the life of Cecily Neville.There s a lot of info dump in the opening chapters as we get three centuries worth of family trees, which is a bit much but I suddenly Got It as to why people cared so about family lines As the man said, It s the economy, stupid It wasn t about bragging rights or having the prettiest prancing pony I was disappointed to find out this is a standalone novel, which I think says a lot how much the book engaged me, as I wanted to see Hickson continue on with her take on the life of Cecily Neville.There s a lot of info dump in the opening chapters as we get three centuries worth of family trees, which is a bit much but I suddenly Got It as to why people cared so about family lines As the man said, It s the economy, stupid It wasn t about bragging rights or having the prettiest prancing pony shield or any question of honor it was about jobs This was the system that allowed people to be employed For most people, inheritance today is about which relative is stuck with Great Aunt Temperance s bad tempered Pomeranian But for people then, bloodlines, marriages, deaths and wills were all vital parts of a successful career.I think if my next promotion depended on who my great great grandfather was, I d take them time to m... A beautifully written historical novel about the War of the Roses. Joanna Hickson presents this novel crammed packed full of historical facts, from events, people and places I always think that reading historical novels, written accurately is the most enjoyable way of learning Maybe high schools should encourage pupils to read this way and then discuss what they have learnt in class The book is both interesting and entertaining, showing the strength and politic mannerisms of historical figures A beautifully written historical novel about the War of the Roses. Joanna Hickson presents this novel crammed packed full of historical facts, from events, people and places I always think that reading historical novels, written accurately is the most enjoyable way of learning Maybe high schools should encourage pupils to read this way and then discuss what they have learnt in class The book is both interesting and entertaining, showing the strength and politic mannerisms of historical figures during that time I often think about what it must have been like to live in the 15th Century with the tentative relationships between families stretching loyalties, and risking displeasure of others Especially when loyalty to the King who was weak could be seen as disloyal to your own family and the risk of that could mean being killed as a traitor.I loved the w...3.5 stars Another very good histfic read from Joanna Hickson She has a very engaging and present writing style without making the subject matter anachronistic This book felt a little long though, and I didn t enjoy it as much as I did The Agincourt Bride, but maybe that s because Proud Cis character was, by nature, a bit cold I did however really enjoy the other POV character, Cecily s illegitimate half brother Cuthburt, and was surprised to read at the end that he was a complete fabric...Did not like this book Too much whining, too boring to be even remotely interesting, prattling main character, just the last two pages had a whiff of emotional flair Oooh, I m so faithful and so loyal and beautiful, but in secret...Oh did I struggle with this one I finished it because there are few novels about Cecily Cicely Neville, and I was eager to read one But there were too many circumstances in this novel that I found improbable or irritating Since it was an arranged match, I can see Cicely not being completely in love with Richard But to have her pining away over a period of 20 years over her nephew even if he is older who kidnapped her and then wanted to use her for ransom does not seem like a likely reactio Oh did I struggle with this one I finished it because there are few novels about Cecily Cicely Neville, and I was eager to read one But there were too many circumstances in this novel that I found improbable or irritating Si...A very good read , with some interesting characters I liked seeing how the young Margaret wanted to be queen was the queen mother later in life to Henry VII and grandmother to Henry VIII Such wonderful ambition.This was actually quite an interesting read Due to the fact that I really find great enjoyment in history I enjoy it evenwhen it is mixed with a little fiction What Ms Hickson has done here is to bring to life a very powerful and to me little known character from the War of the Roses Cecily Neville Cecily was a young nine year old girl betrothed to her fathers ward, thirteen year old Richard And even befo...During the troublesome fifteenth century, the Neville s were one of the most prestigious families in England, and when Cecily Neville, the youngest daughter of Ralph Neville, Earl of Westmorland, makes an advantageous marriage with Richard, Duke of York, it combines two of the most powerful families in the land However, being married to one of the richest men in the country is not without danger, and Cecily Neville discovers that life so close to English royalty is fraught with both treachery a During the troublesome fifteenth century, the Neville s were one of the most prestigious families in England, and when Cecily Neville, the youngest daughter of Ralph Neville, Earl of Westmorland, makes an advantageous marriage with Richard, Duke of York, it combines...

24 January 2017

Joanna Hickson