The Red Queen by Philippa Gregory

This document presents excerpts from "The Red Queen," a historical novel by Philippa Gregory, focusing on the life of Lady Margaret Beaufort. The text includes various chapters outlining key events in Margaret's life, such as her early religious devotion, her arranged marriages, the birth of her son Henry Tudor, and her unwavering ambition to see him on the English throne amidst the tumultuous Wars of the Roses. The excerpts also feature an author's note clarifying the blend of history, speculation, and fiction within the narrative, particularly regarding the fate of the Princes in the Tower. Finally, a bibliography of historical sources used for the novel is provided, indicating the author's research into the period.