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I just this minute received The Red Queen by Philippa Gregory. I will open it up when I've fed my husband. (He's a logger and on early shift because of the dry woods conditions.) Then I will re-read parts of Alison Weir's The Wars of the Roses which is my favourite book of this period. :D Oh, the joy!

Cleopatra: A Life by Stacy Schiff. It comes out in November. I know it should be in 2010 thread, but since some previous posts were discussing another Cleopatra book, I thought I'd mention this one. The book will be adapted for a screenplay starring Angelina Jolie.

Thank you for moving my post to the proper spot! By the way, I can't wait to read your future tome on Margaret of Anjou! I've read all of your previous novels; they opened my grey cells to more intensive research! You are one of my favourite writers!!

This author has a new book out To Defy a King , and when I checked the history, I found that many of the characters were real people. I like the historical fiction that is based on fact. I want to know what various members think of her writing, if they don't mind. Philippa Gregory's The Red Queen is...

This author has a new book out To Defy a King , and when I checked the history, I found that many of the characters were real people. I like the historical fiction that is based on fact. I want to know what various members think of her writing, if they don't mind. Philippa Gregory's :D is on its way...

[QUOTE=Tanzanite;65576]The Life and Afterlife of Isabeau of Bavaria by Tracy Adams. Non-fiction. US and UK release August 26, 2010. The fascinating history of Isabeau of Bavaria is a tale of two queens. During her lifetime, Isabeau, the long-suffering wife of mad King Charles VI of France, was respe...

I have just finished an amazing book: Invisible Bridge by Julie Orringer. It takes place during the 30's and 40's and follows the lives of 3 Hungarian Jewish brothers. Very evocative writing. Reminds me of my all time favourite epic Anya written by Susan Fromberg Schaeffer. I am counting the days un...