![]() ![]() ![]() While much is made of Elizabeth’s use of magic, much also is made of her tenacious fight for her family, and particularly for her children, two of whom are the two young princes who vanish from the Tower of London. After all, how does a commoner manage to get, catch and keep the eye of Edward other than by magic and sorcery? A different perspective, perhaps, and a bit distracting. A significant part of that characterization, though, is an embellishment on the “witchy” aspect of the Woodvilles. ![]() However, Gregory, a very talented writer, deftly develops Elizabeth into a sympathetic character from a history that is not always kind to her. That Elizabeth cleverly manages and manipulates Edward is the stuff of history. The story of the woman many label “the Woodville Witch” is one of legend. Using that beauty, she is determined to snare Edward IV, newly made the Yorkist king of England, not merely because he is beautiful as well and she is drawn immediately to him, but because she seeks to ensure the survival and elevation of her own family, Lancastrians all, by becoming his queen. ![]() That she is beautiful beyond description is apparent. Gregory’s newest entry is all about Elizabeth Woodville, told in her voice and with a few twists and turns.Įlizabeth is a commoner who we meet as a young widow with two small boys. ![]()
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