Queen By Right : A Novel (Paperback)

from Carolee888

Cecily Neville, betrothed to Richard Plantagenet when only thirteen years old, is the main subject of "Queen by Right" by Anne Easter Smith. What made this royal marriage so unusual are they that truly loved each other. They were raised together; Richard became the ward of her father at young age...

from MHanover10

I've been reading historical fiction recently and finding I really like it. This book was very enjoyable. I'be been to York, Wakefield and Sandal Castle so this book really interested me. Anne Easter Smith did a great job of bringing you into the world of Richard, Duke of York and Cecily, Duchess...

from mountie9

The Good Stuff * Reminded me a little of the Jean Plaidy novels I read as a teen - I was a huge fan of historical fiction back then * A fabulous way of teaching some history without getting too dry and serious. * Brilliantly researched * Important for the nerdy anal library worker that I am - Awe...

from a1stitcher

I have read 2 excellent books this year regarding opposing sides during The Wars of the Roses; this is the second one. (The first was about Margaret of Anjou.) It feels as if Anne Easter Smith has easily captured the love affair Between Cecily Neville and Richard of York. I have always had a grea...

from Sarah_Gruwell

From the political maneuverings of royals and nobles to the intimate details of apparel, the research put into this epic novel shined through. There are a ton of historical figures featured in this novel, some written very closely to the historical record and some with a bit of writer's license u...