The Red Queen (Gregory novel) facts for kids
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| Author | Philippa Gregory |
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| Audio read by | Bianca Amato |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Language | English |
| Series | The Cousins' War |
| Genre | Historical fiction |
| Publisher | Simon & Schuster |
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Publication date
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2010 |
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| Pages | 400 |
| ISBN | 978-1-84737-457-8 |
| Preceded by | The White Queen |
| Followed by | The Kingmaker’s Daughter |
The Red Queen is a historical novel written by Philippa Gregory. It was published in 2010. This book is the second part of her popular series called The Cousins' War. The story is all about Margaret Beaufort. She was a very important woman in English history. Margaret was the mother of Henry VII of England, who became king.
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About the Book
The Red Queen tells the story of Margaret Beaufort's life. She lived during a time of great conflict in England. This period was known as the Wars of the Roses. It was a fight between two powerful families. They were the House of Lancaster and the House of York. Both families wanted control of the English throne.
Who Was Margaret Beaufort?
Margaret Beaufort was born in 1443. She was a member of the House of Lancaster. From a young age, Margaret was involved in politics. She was married several times. Her main goal was to see her son, Henry Tudor, become king. She worked very hard to make this happen.
The Cousins' War Series
The Red Queen is part of a series of books. This series is called The Cousins' War. It tells the stories of different women. These women lived during the Wars of the Roses. They all played important roles in the history of England. Other books in the series include The White Queen and The Kingmaker's Daughter.
From Book to TV Show
Many popular books are made into TV shows. The Red Queen is one of them. It was adapted into a TV series. This means the story from the book was brought to life on screen.
The White Queen TV Series
In 2013, the BBC One channel made a TV show. It was called The White Queen. This show was based on three of Philippa Gregory's novels. These included The White Queen, The Red Queen, and The Kingmaker's Daughter. The actress Amanda Hale played Margaret Beaufort in the TV series. The show was directed by Colin Teague, James Kent, and Jamie Payne. It helped many people learn about this exciting time in history.
