The Kingmaker's Daughter by Philippa Gregory

452 pages first pub 2012 (editions)

fiction historical romance emotional informative medium-paced
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The Kingmaker's Daughter by Philippa Gregory is a gripping and informative tale that will captivate readers who are drawn to historical fiction, particularly those fascinated by the intrigue and politics of the royal courts of 15th-century England, where the lines between loyalty, power, and survival are constantly blurred.

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In this New York Times bestseller that inspired the critically acclaimed Starz miniseries The White Queen, Philippa Gregory tells the tale of Anne Neville, a beautiful young woman who must navigate the treachery of the English court as her father,...

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Community Reviews

3.8
based on 3,870 reviews

Moods

emotional: 61%

informative: 52%

tense: 41%

dark: 35%

sad: 35%

adventurous: 25%

mysterious: 21%

reflective: 19%

challenging: 10%

hopeful: 3%

inspiring: 2%

relaxing: 1%


Pace

16% of readers chose fast
58% of readers chose medium
24% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

25% of readers chose Plot
50% of readers chose A mix
24% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

52% of readers chose Yes
27% of readers chose Complicated
20% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Loveable characters?

25% of readers chose Yes
39% of readers chose Complicated
33% of readers chose No
1% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Diverse cast of characters?

10% of readers chose Yes
6% of readers chose Complicated
81% of readers chose No
2% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

47% of readers chose Yes
19% of readers chose Complicated
32% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

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