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Having read a review on this book just prior my read, I almost passed it up. However, I had read another book by Robin Maxwell that I liked so I decided to proceed. The story is theoretically told by Nell Caxton, only daughter of the first English printer, and Bessie, sister to the lost boys who were imprisoned in the tower. Both were real people.
What happened to the princes and who was responsible has not been determined but many have put forth theories. As of this writing, Maxwell notes that the bones of two boys had been found in the tower in which they were imprisoned but no DNA tests had been made. Maxwell presents a plausible scenario creating an interesting and entertaining story.
When the princes disappeared, there was much speculation about what happened to them. Did their uncle, Richard, who took the throne, dispose of them? He is strongly suspected of having done so. Did his kingmaker murder them in Richard's absence? This is another possibility because he and his men guarded the tower in which the boys were imprisoned. Were they rescued and if so, by whom? No one seems to have the answer but their disappearance worsened a political situation that was already chaotic. Who would now rule England?
As heads rolled, Richard faced opposition on many fronts. The primary threat was the return of Henry Tudor, aided by his mother, the very wealthy Lady Margaret. The fierce storm that devastated his fleet was but a setback on his way to the throne.
I thought this book read like a fairy tale. Perhaps it is. Read it for yourself and see what you think.
What happened to the princes and who was responsible has not been determined but many have put forth theories. As of this writing, Maxwell notes that the bones of two boys had been found in the tower in which they were imprisoned but no DNA tests had been made. Maxwell presents a plausible scenario creating an interesting and entertaining story.
When the princes disappeared, there was much speculation about what happened to them. Did their uncle, Richard, who took the throne, dispose of them? He is strongly suspected of having done so. Did his kingmaker murder them in Richard's absence? This is another possibility because he and his men guarded the tower in which the boys were imprisoned. Were they rescued and if so, by whom? No one seems to have the answer but their disappearance worsened a political situation that was already chaotic. Who would now rule England?
As heads rolled, Richard faced opposition on many fronts. The primary threat was the return of Henry Tudor, aided by his mother, the very wealthy Lady Margaret. The fierce storm that devastated his fleet was but a setback on his way to the throne.
I thought this book read like a fairy tale. Perhaps it is. Read it for yourself and see what you think.
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