The Kingmaker's Daughter

The Kingmaker's Daughter

Company type	Historical novel
Industry	Literature
Founded	2012
Founder	Philippa Gregory
Products	Book

The Kingmaker's Daughter is a historical novel published in 2012 by British writer Philippa Gregory. It is part of her The Cousins' War series and centers on the life of Anne Neville, spouse of Richard III of England. The 2013 BBC One drama The White Queen adapts Gregory's works The White Queen, The Red Queen, and The Kingmaker's Daughter, with Faye Marsay portraying Anne Neville.

Plot

Richard Neville, 16th Earl of Warwick, known as "The Kingmaker," is instrumental in placing Edward IV on the English throne. Prior to arranging a marriage between Edward and one of his daughters, Edward secretly weds Elizabeth Woodville. As a result, Neville loses his sway over Edward and devises plans to secure advantageous futures for his daughters.

Anne, the younger daughter, becomes the wife of Edward, Prince of Wales. Following the deaths of both her father and husband in battle, she attracts the attention of the future monarch Richard III of England.

Critical reception

Publishers Weekly commended Gregory for her skillful treatment of intricate historical events and her vivid depiction of women's experiences and sibling rivalry during the 15th century.

The audiobook received an Earphones Award from AudioFile, which described it as "a compelling viewpoint on the War of the Roses" and praised narrator Bianca Amato for her portrayal of Anne.

Adaptations

• The 2013 drama series The White Queen, directed by Colin Teague, James Kent, and Jamie Payne, adapts the novels The White Queen, The Red Queen, and The Kingmaker's Daughter

External links

• Official website of Philippa Gregory
• Interview with Philippa Gregory on the true story behind The White Queen – Radio Times, 16 June 2013
• Philippa Gregory’s profile on IMDb