Book Review - The Beaufort Woman: Book Two of The Beaufort Chronicles @JudithArnopp

 

As the struggle between York and Lancaster continues, Margaret Beaufort fights for admittance to the court of the victorious Edward IV of York and his unpopular queen, Elizabeth Woodville.

The old king and his heir are dead, York now rules over England and the royal nursery is full. 

But Edward and Elizabeth’s magnificent court hides a dark secret, a deception that threatens the security of the English throne … and all who lust after it.

In 1483, with the untimely death of the King, Margaret finds herself at the heart of chain of events that threaten the supremacy of York, and will change England forever.

My Review

Having already read the first book in the series, I was on tenterhooks to find out what happened next. Judith Arnopp has not disappointed; this is a novel that is not only gripping but also utterly engrossing. I thought the author had approached this story with an understanding of not only the history of this era but also the political landscape, as well as the desperate longing for a mother to be united with her son.

I thought the portrayal of Lady Margaret was wonderfully drawn and her relationship with Sir Henry Stafford certainly helped to drive the story forward.

To appreciate how great this book is, then one really has to read it. I cannot wait to get started on the third and final book in the Beaufort Chronicles series.

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