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Book Review & Giveaway: The White Queen by Philippa Gregory

August 17, 2009 by Darlene

The White Queen by Philippa Gregory is a great historical tale mixing fact with fiction that tells the story of the Plantagenets who came before the Tudors in the ruling of England. I really enjoy Gregory’s books, The Other Boleyn Girl being my absolute favorite, but I have to say The White Queen is right up there with it weaving the fact in with the fiction in a most creative way.

The White Queen follows Elizabeth Woodville Grey in her rise from poverty to Queen of the Kingdom. At twenty-seven years old Elizabeth is a widow left with nothing but two young sons to raise. She decides to stand along the side of the road and try to get King Edward’s attention as he goes by. Now keeping in mind that Elizabeth is an extraordinarily beautiful woman this was not hard to do. The young King, five years younger than Elizabeth, is quite taken with her and of course tries to have her. She will have none of it, she will not be a mistress to the King. They finally marry in secret and King Edward goes to war promising her he will return.

When King Edward returns he still says their marriage must be kept secret but finally gets up the nerve to tell his advisors that he has married Elizabeth. They, of course, are infuriated. He was to marry in order to advance his Kingdom, not for love. Here in lies the story and all of the tumult that follows. King Edward battles not only his advisors but his brother because of this marriage. Worse yet are the rumors that Elizabeth comes from a family that practices magic. This doesn’t matter at this time though as Elizabeth’s family rises to power as the backing behind the King.

As always though there is scheming in the background and everyone plotting against each other. There is enough treachery and betrayal in this book to go around. The King’s brother George tries to destroy him from the beginning feeling that Edward shouldn’t be on the Throne. His brother Richard is loyal but after Edward dies he takes a route to gain the throne that doesn’t put him in the best light either. Then there is the mystery surrounding the missing Princes from the Tower. From start to finish there is enough going on to keep those pages turning late into the night as they did for me.

Then there is also the element of magic in this novel. Elizabeth comes from a line of women who descend from Melusina, a water goddess. Elizabeth, her mother and then Elizabeth’s daughter all have the Sight. They can see things in dreams or hear things coming off the water. In some instances they can cause storms or ailments to afflict someone. I did enjoy the magical element because that’s my kind of thing and it’s not an overwhelming aspect to the story as it’s more behind the scenes probably because people were beheaded in those times for being witches. I liked that Gregory added this spin on the book, it added a different flavor to the story and it also set the scene for some things that occured in the book and then in the future.

As for characters I liked the way Elizabeth was portrayed in this book. She was a strong woman who would stop at nothing to protect her family and ensure their rise to power. King Edward, although quite the womanizer, still cut an empowering figure and I liked him. Again there are things about this world back then that just horrify me like betrothing your children when they are still babies to others just to ensure alliances and secure finances. I just can’t imagine the life women had then pretty much being bargaining chips.

The White Queen is Book One in The Cousins’ War – this is to be a trilogy telling of the feuds of England known as the War of the Roses – and I can’t wait to read the next one. It’s called The Red Queen and will focus on Margaret Beaufort who was the mother of Henry VII. Be sure to pop by and visit Philippa Gregory’s wonderful website here. The White Queen releases tomorrow, August 18, but you can buy now in the US here and in Canada here. I’d like to thank Kelly Bowen with Simon and Schuster for my copy of The White Queen.

GIVEAWAY DETAILS

I’d like to thank Kelly with Simon and Schuster as well for offering up 2 copies of The White Queen for my readers. This giveaway is open to US & Canadian residents only (no PO boxes) as they will be sent out by the publisher. What can you do to enter…

  • For 1 entry leave me a comment with a way to contact you.
  • For 2 entries follow my blog. If you already do, thanks, and please let me know in your comment so I can pass the extra entry on to you.
  • For 3 entries blog or tweet this giveaway and spread the word.

I will be drawing for the winners of The White Queen on Sunday, September 6, 2009. Good luck everyone!

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  1. Jo-Jo says

    August 17, 2009 at 6:21 pm

    I would love a chance to win this one Dar.

    I'm also a follower.

    joannelong74 AT gmail DOT com

  2. Marie Burton says

    August 17, 2009 at 6:37 pm

    (Don't enter me)
    I love your review, there is so much information about it isn't there? I enjoyed the book as well, and hope that through this others will also pick up other books on the Wars of The Roses. I am already looking forward to the next one by PG. I love all the drama PG creates with the historical advocates whenever she writes a book.

  3. Lori says

    August 17, 2009 at 6:41 pm

    Hi Darlene –
    Would love to win this one!
    I am a follower and I have a link on my blog to this contest.
    Many thanks!

    Lori
    http://www.psychoticstate.blogspot.com

  4. Sue says

    August 17, 2009 at 6:44 pm

    I love Philippa Gregory, and this book looks great. Thanks for sharing it.

    s.mickelson at gmail dot com

  5. Gwendolyn B. says

    August 17, 2009 at 6:44 pm

    I was lucky enough to win a copy of THE WHITE QUEEN from A Girl Walks Into a Bookstore, but I'll post your giveaway on my special White Queen Giveaway List on my sidebar. (I can hardly wait to read this book!)

  6. ccqdesigns says

    August 17, 2009 at 6:56 pm

    I have always loved this period of English history. Please count me in for this give away. And this author is one of my favorite as well.

    rebecca[dot]cox[at]charter[dot]net

  7. ccqdesigns says

    August 17, 2009 at 6:57 pm

    I am a long time subscriber with google reader.

    rebecca[dot]cox[at]charter[dot]net

  8. coffeeeeeeeee says

    August 17, 2009 at 6:59 pm

    How much do I LOVE Philippa Gregory! Please put me in for this draw.

    Thanks,

    mmmmmmcoffee(at)gmail(dot)com

  9. coffeeeeeeeee says

    August 17, 2009 at 6:59 pm

    I'm a loyal follower, too.

    mmmmmmcoffee(at)gmail(dot)com

  10. ccqdesigns says

    August 17, 2009 at 7:00 pm

    http://twitter.com/ccqdesigns/status/3366666957 Here's my tweet

    rebecca[dot]cox[at]charter[dot]net

  11. traveler says

    August 17, 2009 at 7:30 pm

    Thanks for this wonderful giveaway. Any book by Philippa Gregory always has me riveted. saubleb(at)gmail(dot)com

  12. Marjorie says

    August 17, 2009 at 7:38 pm

    An awesome giveaway, I am a follower and would love to win this book.

    cenya2 at hotmail dot com

  13. Kira R. says

    August 17, 2009 at 8:00 pm

    Sounds interesting!

    I am a follower.

    kirar59(AT)yahoo(DOT)ca

  14. PurpleHoodieChick says

    August 17, 2009 at 8:13 pm

    I was just told about your blog.=] And so far I have enjoyed it. I'm also in love with your dog. Animals are amazing.lol

    I'm now a follower and you can contact me at:
    kayla.yoesting AT yahoo Dot com

    Thankkss

  15. mariag says

    August 17, 2009 at 8:19 pm

    I really hope to win this one.
    I am a follower.

  16. Nely says

    August 17, 2009 at 8:29 pm

    I would love to win this one! I'm a big fan of Philippa's and this sounds fantastic.

    Nely
    nelaine[dot]sanchez@gmail.com

  17. nfmgirl says

    August 17, 2009 at 8:48 pm

    Please count me in, Dar! You just have to be fascinated with the royalty of this era, don't you? As you mention in your review, women were simply "bargaining chips"– a way to solidify political and familial connections.

    I follow

    I also blogged this:
    http://cerebralgirl.blogspot.com/2009/08/book-giveaways-in-blogworld-08-15-09.html

    Thanks!

    nfmgirl AT gmail DOT com

  18. Bridget says

    August 17, 2009 at 8:51 pm

    Hi, Dar! Got it posted on Win A Book for you. No need to enter me even though it looks like a great book!

  19. tokemise says

    August 17, 2009 at 8:56 pm

    I would love to read this one. I am a follower and thanks for the contest.

  20. Jake Lsewhere says

    August 17, 2009 at 9:02 pm

    Looks like a good book, please enter me into this drawing.

    I'm also a follower via Blogger.

    Thanks for hosting this giveaway.
    jake.lsewhere[at]gmail.com

  21. lizzy J says

    August 17, 2009 at 9:16 pm

    Hello D,

    I gave you an award over on my page because I love your blog!

    http://historicallyobsessed.blogspot.com/2009/08/awards-thank-you-nikola-and-alaine.html

  22. Sunny @ the Library says

    August 17, 2009 at 9:21 pm

    Ack! I *cannot wait* to get my hands on this book. Please, give me an entry. I'm also a follower. Thanks!

  23. chey says

    August 17, 2009 at 9:24 pm

    Sounds like a great read!
    chey127 at hotmail dot com

  24. holdenj says

    August 17, 2009 at 9:46 pm

    I would love the chance to win! It looks great.

    JHolden955 (at) gmail (dot) com

    Thanks.

  25. dolleygurl says

    August 17, 2009 at 10:15 pm

    You don't have to enter me, I just wanted to say that I am so excited to read this book. I won it over at The Burton Review. Your review is wonderful!

  26. Booklogged says

    August 17, 2009 at 10:19 pm

    I have been entering contests all over the place. Sure hope I win one.

    booklogged AT gmail DOT com

  27. Booklogged says

    August 17, 2009 at 10:24 pm

    Oh, yes, I am a follower.

    booklogged AT gmail DOT com

  28. Cheryl says

    August 17, 2009 at 10:32 pm

    Oh I really like this author. I would like to be entered. Thanks

    Of course I am already a follower

    clbstitch at yahoo dot com

  29. MoziEsmé says

    August 17, 2009 at 10:41 pm

    I would love to read this book! And I'm a follower. And I'm vaguely feeling like I've already entered this contest…

    janemaritz at yahoo dot com

  30. Serena says

    August 17, 2009 at 10:46 pm

    sounds like a good book, but I haven't read any gregory yet.

    No need to enter me.

  31. kalea_kane says

    August 17, 2009 at 10:46 pm

    Dar this looks wonderful. do not enter me though. I just won hugely from you recently so I want to be fair. I just wanted to thank you for a great interview! It looks amazing!

  32. Kate says

    August 17, 2009 at 11:42 pm

    I would love to win this. I love her books.
    +2 follow your blog
    +3 added to sidebar
    neverendingshelf.blogspot.com

    Kate
    neverendingshelf@gmail.com

  33. Brenda says

    August 17, 2009 at 11:42 pm

    I love this type of book as I've always been fascinated with the time of Henry VIII. Please include me in the drawing!

    I'm a follower!

    dancealert(at)aol(dot)com

  34. Melody says

    August 17, 2009 at 11:46 pm

    I just received my copy yesterday and I really look forward to reading it! 🙂

  35. Beth says

    August 17, 2009 at 11:51 pm

    This looks interesting! Please enter me!

    BethsBookReviewBlog AT gmail DOT com

  36. Beth says

    August 17, 2009 at 11:51 pm

    I'm a follower.

    BethsBookReviewBlog AT gmail DOT com

  37. Anonymous says

    August 18, 2009 at 12:05 am

    Please enter me! I would love to win this book. Great blog Dar.

    Vicki (Page Turner)

  38. carolsnotebook says

    August 18, 2009 at 12:22 am

    Pick me! Pick me!

    I subscribe through FeedDemon.

    carolsnotebook at yahoo dot com

  39. Linna says

    August 18, 2009 at 12:37 am

    Wonderful! Another book giveaway. Please do enter me.

    I'm already a follower.

    linna.hsu AT gmail DOT com

  40. Steph says

    August 18, 2009 at 12:59 am

    I would like to enter too. I am following your blog, and I am "tweeting" this as we speak.

    laughingstars66@yahoo.com

  41. Julie says

    August 18, 2009 at 1:05 am

    Please enter me! I would love a chance to win this. I'm generally not a fan of Gregory's but this book is getter a much better response!

    I'm also a follower

    Cheers,
    julie.sherritt[at]gmail.com

  42. Literary Feline says

    August 18, 2009 at 1:24 am

    You do make this sound good, Dar! I keep meaning to read more by this author. I've only read one of her books so far, and while I liked it, I wasn't overly impressed. It wasn't quite what I was expecting, I think.

    Please don't enter me in the giveaway. Good luck to those who are entering!

  43. Trish says

    August 18, 2009 at 1:28 am

    I was trying to figure out what time period this is! I thought because of the "white" it must be the war of the roses and glad to find at the end of your review that it is! I love English/British history and this sounds like a great chapter–and I love that Gregory includes a little bit of magic in the book. Sure, I'd love to be entered. I've been collecting her books and buying them for friends but have only read The Other Boleyn Girl. You know I subscribe (even though I'm hanging my head a little because I'm not an actual "follower"). I guess it isn't the same thing, but the only blogs I "follow" are my three family members who have private blogs that don't feed into my Google Reader.

  44. Yvonne says

    August 18, 2009 at 1:50 am

    I'd love to be entered.

    I'm also a follower.

    yvone473[at]optonline[dot]net

  45. Panhandle Jane says

    August 18, 2009 at 2:21 am

    I would love to be entered.

    terric@wtrt.net

  46. Amanda says

    August 18, 2009 at 3:16 am

    I can't wait to read this book. I love Philippa Gregory.
    I'm also a follower.
    amandarwest@gmail.com

  47. RAnn says

    August 18, 2009 at 3:24 am

    I'd love to enter. I'm a follower. ruthjoec at aoldotcom

  48. Valorie says

    August 18, 2009 at 4:37 am

    I'd love to win!

    I am a follower.

    Blogged: http://www.morbid-romantic.net/2009/08/17/book-giveaways-08-17-08-23/.

    Valorie
    morbidromantic@gmail.com

  49. ossmcalc says

    August 18, 2009 at 6:23 am

    I would really, really love to win this book. Pick me, pick me.

    Thank you,

    Christine
    womackcm@sbcglobal.net

  50. ossmcalc says

    August 18, 2009 at 6:23 am

    Entry #1

    Follow your blog.

    Thank you,

    Christine
    womackcm@sbcglobal.net

  51. ossmcalc says

    August 18, 2009 at 6:24 am

    Entry #2

    Follow your blog.

    Thank you,

    Christine
    womackcm@sbcglobal.net

  52. ossmcalc says

    August 18, 2009 at 6:24 am

    Entry #1

    I tweeted this giveaway http://twitter.com/ossmcalc/status/3378036395

    Thank you,

    Christine
    womackcm@sbcglobal.net

  53. ossmcalc says

    August 18, 2009 at 6:25 am

    Entry #2

    I tweeted this giveaway http://twitter.com/ossmcalc/status/3378036395

    Thank you,

    Christine
    womackcm@sbcglobal.net

  54. Anonymous says

    August 18, 2009 at 6:25 am

    Another Philippa Gregory book !!! How exciting !!!! Please enter me in your drawing, Dar. I peak in once in a while but need to be more of a regular follower …. You have an awesome site !

    Rita ( Page Turner )

  55. ossmcalc says

    August 18, 2009 at 6:25 am

    Entry #3

    I tweeted this giveaway http://twitter.com/ossmcalc/status/3378036395

    Thank you,

    Christine
    womackcm@sbcglobal.net

  56. Jake Lsewhere says

    August 18, 2009 at 6:42 am

    I've also blogged about this giveaway here.

    Thanks,
    jake.lsewhere[at]gmail.com

  57. Mystica says

    August 18, 2009 at 8:26 am

    Would love to be in for this book.

    Mystica

    mystica123athotmaildotcom

  58. Lynn Irwin Stewart says

    August 18, 2009 at 1:04 pm

    Please enter me in the contest! My e-mail is on my profile — and I"m a follower. Thanks!

  59. Pam says

    August 18, 2009 at 1:09 pm

    I'm glad I just found your blog, and I've just made an rss feed to it. Thanks for the book review of The White Queen. I can't wait to read it – now I have to wait to see if I won it before I do!

  60. Linda says

    August 18, 2009 at 1:33 pm

    Having read other books by PG I have a so-so opinion of her writing, but even so I'd love to try this novel.
    I follow your blog through Google Reader.
    Thanks for the giveaway.

  61. Irene Yeates says

    August 18, 2009 at 2:24 pm

    Can't wait to read this book! Would love to win it.
    I am a follower.

    cyeates AT nycap DOT rr DOT com

  62. JaniceH says

    August 18, 2009 at 2:59 pm

    Thanks for a chance to win!

    jlhal@verizon.net

  63. JaniceH says

    August 18, 2009 at 2:59 pm

    I follow!

    jlhal@verizon.net

  64. I Heart Book Gossip says

    August 18, 2009 at 3:23 pm

    +1 Please count me in.

    cindyc725 at gmail dot com

  65. I Heart Book Gossip says

    August 18, 2009 at 3:23 pm

    +2 Follower

    cindyc725 at gmail dot com

  66. I Heart Book Gossip says

    August 18, 2009 at 3:24 pm

    +3 Blogged on sidebar

    cindyc725 at gmail dot com

  67. Jemima says

    August 18, 2009 at 3:35 pm

    I would love to win this! I am a follower and I also added this giveaway to my sidebar.

    email: thereadingjourney[at]gmail[dot]com

  68. Katy Lin :) says

    August 18, 2009 at 3:50 pm

    this sounds AWESOME! please count me in – I'm a new follower, too 🙂

  69. Alice Teh says

    August 18, 2009 at 4:15 pm

    No need to enter for me, Dar, but I'm just dropping by to say HELLO. I've been seeing this book around a lot. 🙂

  70. booklover1335 says

    August 18, 2009 at 4:52 pm

    I'm a big Philippa Gregory fan so would love to win a copy of this book!

    +2 I follow your blog
    +3 I posted a link to this contest in the sidebar of my blog here
    http://seductivemusings.blogspot.com/

  71. Carol says

    August 18, 2009 at 6:17 pm

    I've heard so many good things about this author. I would love to read this book!

    I follow your blog.

    Carol M
    mittens0831 AT aol.com

  72. Anonymous says

    August 18, 2009 at 6:48 pm

    I would love to add this one to my home library…please count me in…thanks.

    karen k
    kmkuka(at)yahoo(dot)com

  73. Anonymous says

    August 18, 2009 at 6:48 pm

    I'm a follower 🙂

    karen k
    kmkuka(at)yahoo(dot)com

  74. Laura says

    August 18, 2009 at 8:06 pm

    I'm a follower via Bloglines. Thanks so much for reviewing it!

    Keyes97[at]aol[dot]com

  75. Zibilee says

    August 18, 2009 at 8:11 pm

    Oh Dar!
    I would sooo love to win this book, Phillipa Gregory is one of my guilty pleasures. Please enter me in this contest, and thanks for hosting it!

    zibilee(at)figearo(dot)net

  76. Zibilee says

    August 18, 2009 at 8:11 pm

    I am also a follower of this blog.

  77. Vera says

    August 18, 2009 at 8:38 pm

    Please enter me! vvperesk@gmail.com

  78. Vera says

    August 18, 2009 at 8:38 pm

    I'm a follower! vvperesk@gmail.com

  79. Chris Carroll says

    August 18, 2009 at 8:51 pm

    Thank you for considering me for this book. Chris

  80. Luvdaylilies says

    August 18, 2009 at 9:37 pm

    I would really, really enjoy this book=) Please enter me in your giveaway!
    Thanks bunches,
    Lethea
    Luvdaylilies at bellsouth dot net

    ~~I am a follower~~

  81. NovaSea says

    August 18, 2009 at 11:48 pm

    I would love to enter to win this give away Dar..and..I will also tweet..:)

    Geri..

    novasea at gmail dot com

  82. Beverly says

    August 19, 2009 at 12:31 am

    I would like to win this book

    beachlover20855[AT]yahoo[DOT]com

  83. Bonnie says

    August 19, 2009 at 12:39 am

    I would love to win this book Dar!

    I'm a follower of course!!

    I've blogged about this in my sidebar under Other Blog Giveaways.

    redladysreadingroomATgmailDOTcom

  84. Jennifer says

    August 19, 2009 at 1:53 am

    I have anxiously awaiting this book. I would be thrilled to win a copy of The White Queen. Thank you for the chance.
    knittingmomof3 (AT) gmail (DOT) com

  85. Jennifer says

    August 19, 2009 at 1:53 am

    I am indeed a follower of your blog.
    Entry 1
    knittingmomof3 (AT) gmail (DOT) com

  86. Jennifer says

    August 19, 2009 at 1:53 am

    I am indeed a follower of your blog.
    Entry 2
    knittingmomof3 (AT) gmail (DOT) com

  87. jezebelsk says

    August 19, 2009 at 2:06 am

    I am so looking forward to reading this book!

    I am a brand new follower!

    I tweeted! http://twitter.com/jezebelsk/statuses/3396344421

    Thanks for the giveaway!

  88. JaneGS says

    August 19, 2009 at 2:21 am

    Phillipa Gregory is one of my guilty pleasures–I know she messes with history, but I forgive her because she tells good stories. I'm looking forward to reading this one as all I know about Elizabeth I learned from Shakespeare 🙂

  89. JaneGS says

    August 19, 2009 at 2:21 am

    Oh yeah, jagreensmith@yahoo.com

  90. Bcteagirl says

    August 19, 2009 at 4:35 am

    Would love a chance to read this!

    I am a follower!

  91. Bcteagirl says

    August 19, 2009 at 4:36 am

    Twitted!

    http://twitter.com/bcteagirl/status/3399057624

    teagirl1 at telus dot net

  92. Sherri says

    August 19, 2009 at 1:02 pm

    I would love to win this book! I adore Philippa Gregory's books! cmcdermitt1@carolina.rr.com. Thanks for having this giveaway!

  93. Melissa says

    August 19, 2009 at 1:15 pm

    I would love to read this, thanks for the chance!

    +2 I'm now a follower 🙂
    +3 Tweeted: http://twitter.com/JanuaryWish/status/3404653482

    JanuaryWish at verizon dot net

  94. CourtneyJo says

    August 19, 2009 at 1:34 pm

    1. Awesome giveaway! yay for books

    +2 I am following your blog nowww!!

    +3 I retweeted this giveaway and i am already following you!

    I would love to read this book!
    thanks for the op!
    xoxo
    Courtney
    cjyager07@yahoo.com

  95. Esme says

    August 19, 2009 at 3:11 pm

    Thanks for the chance

    chocolateandcroissants at yahoo dot com

  96. Esme says

    August 19, 2009 at 3:13 pm

    I follow

    chocolateandcroissants at yahoo dot com

  97. Esme says

    August 19, 2009 at 3:13 pm

    cococroissantsHere is another chance for The White Queen http://bit.ly/rnqH0

    chocolateandcroissants at yahoo dot com

  98. Stephanie says

    August 19, 2009 at 4:34 pm

    Oh, pick me!!
    Stephanie
    wordblog(at)optonline(dot)net

  99. gaby317 says

    August 19, 2009 at 6:15 pm

    I would so love to win this!

    please count me in

    + i follow

    gaby317nyc AT gmail DOT com

  100. Toni says

    August 19, 2009 at 7:39 pm

    No need to enter me Dar. Loved your review. Thank you

  101. Nymeth says

    August 19, 2009 at 8:11 pm

    Oooh, I love that there are fantasy elements! I'll definitely keep an eye out for this.

    (Not entering either.)

  102. Jenny Girl says

    August 19, 2009 at 8:37 pm

    You don't have to enter me.
    Just wanted to say I enjoyed your review. There are so many mixed ones out there, and you just laid out the facts 🙂

  103. Jena says

    August 19, 2009 at 11:14 pm

    It's been years since I've read a Philippa Gregory novel, but I really really want to! And even if I'd never heard of her before or read The Other Boleyn Girl, I'd still want to read this book! muse2323 @gmail .com

  104. Jena says

    August 19, 2009 at 11:14 pm

    I'm a follower.

  105. Jena says

    August 19, 2009 at 11:16 pm

    tweet! http://twitter.com/muse2323/statuses/3415474340

  106. Sandra K321 says

    August 19, 2009 at 11:24 pm

    I love historical fiction and I would love to read this book.

    seknobloch(at)gmail(dot)com

  107. Sandra K321 says

    August 19, 2009 at 11:24 pm

    I follow your blog via Google.

    seknobloch(at)gmail(dot)com

  108. naida says

    August 20, 2009 at 12:22 am

    This sounds so good! I love this author. I'm reading The Other Boleyn Girl now.
    Great review 😉
    http://thebookworm07.blogspot.com/

  109. Tina says

    August 20, 2009 at 12:31 am

    Would love to read this book…;D I just joined your blog,…
    and I will post a link to my blog,

    willowdustreviews.blogspot.com
    contact info is on blog…
    Thanks and I loved the review…

  110. BUSY BEE says

    August 20, 2009 at 1:55 am

    I love your blog! Keep up the great giveaways! Enter me please.

    bsby100atgmail dot com

  111. Candace says

    August 20, 2009 at 11:12 am

    Love your site! I'm following and I've tweeted

    twitter.oom/cansel65 <- twitter

  112. Jo-Jo says

    August 20, 2009 at 2:01 pm

    I blogged about your contest here.
    joannelong74 AT gmail DOT com

  113. Lisanne624 says

    August 20, 2009 at 5:53 pm

    I love this time period in history, so it sounds like a fascinating book!

    I'm a follower!

    lahlstedt (at) gmail (dot) com

  114. Penelope says

    August 20, 2009 at 5:56 pm

    This book sounds great! I'd love to be entered.

    lifessweetpassions {at} gmail {dot} com

    I'm a follower!

  115. budletsmom says

    August 20, 2009 at 6:47 pm

    I would love to win this book please enter me in your giveaway.

    I am a current follower.

    budletsmom at yahoo dot com

  116. Pam says

    August 20, 2009 at 10:27 pm

    I haven't yet read any of her books though a couple have been on my wish list for some time. I'd love to win this!

    I'm a follower

    melacan at hotmail dot com

  117. fitz12383 says

    August 21, 2009 at 12:20 am

    Please include me in your giveaway.

    +1 I follow.
    Thanks!

    Amanda
    fitz12383(at)hotmail(dot)com

  118. Anonymous says

    August 21, 2009 at 4:00 pm

    I am always looking for different authors to read. This one sounds like I would enjoy it.
    Please count me in to win the book
    JOYE
    JWIsley(at)aol(dot)com

  119. Shoshana says

    August 22, 2009 at 2:57 am

    I'd love a chance to win a copy of this book. I'm a subscriber, and you can contact me at unsealmylips at gmail dot com.

    Blogged about this contest on my sidebar at http://mommysfunbooks.blogspot.com/

  120. Terra says

    August 22, 2009 at 3:44 am

    I love The Other Boleyn Girl, the first book I read by Phillippa Gregory, and I would adore to win a copy of The White Queen.
    She is a talented writer and also it is a fun way to learn about history.
    I follow you so I get 2 chances .
    Contact me at thekilns at excite dot com

  121. CherylS22 says

    August 22, 2009 at 2:35 pm

    I'd love to read this book – please count me in!

    I follow

    Thanks ~ megalon22{at}yahoo{dot}com

  122. Mary S says

    August 22, 2009 at 2:36 pm

    I'd love the chance to win a copy!

    info(at)mybookbuds(dot)com

  123. Mary S says

    August 22, 2009 at 2:36 pm

    I'm also follow you as (Mary S)

    Tweeting now!)

  124. Neas Nuttiness says

    August 22, 2009 at 2:45 pm

    Thanks so much for this giveaway…I would sooooo like to win this one.

    I'm a follower.

    libneas[at]aol[dot]com

  125. Neas Nuttiness says

    August 22, 2009 at 5:30 pm

    I blogged it here:

    http://libslibrary.blogspot.com/2009/08/giveaways-links.html

    Thanks

    libneas[at]aol[dot]com

  126. Karen H in NC says

    August 22, 2009 at 6:02 pm

    +1 Please enter me in the drawing for this book

    +2 I am a current follower

    kkhaas AT bellsouth DOT net

  127. Mary says

    August 22, 2009 at 7:35 pm

    I love her books!

    mamie316(at)sbcglobal.net

  128. clenna says

    August 22, 2009 at 8:53 pm

    I'm dying to read this book.

    I follow

    clenna at aol dot com

  129. Shiva says

    August 23, 2009 at 12:24 am

    Hi,
    I read extensiveky on the War of the roses and the Tudors. King Edward's love for this queen brought the house of York down. I have read accounts oF Elizabeth Woodville as a witch, a fierce mother and a greedy queen who sought to benefit her family over the state. I am curious to know how Philippa paints this queen's persona in her book and why is she called the "white queen".
    Would love to win this one.
    Thanks,
    Shiva

  130. Carol W. says

    August 23, 2009 at 12:41 am

    I am an avid fan of Philippa Gregory's historical fiction. Please enter me in the giveaway.

    wolfcarol451(at)gmail(dot)com

  131. Carol W. says

    August 23, 2009 at 12:42 am

    I follow your blog.

    wolfcarol451(at)gmail(dot)com

  132. Jackie in Lander says

    August 23, 2009 at 1:22 am

    Please enter me – I've just recently stumbled upon your blog!

  133. Trin says

    August 23, 2009 at 3:56 am

    I will win this book some how. . .

    I tweeted~ http://twitter.com/faith42love/statuses/3485621106

    I also am a follower

  134. Trin says

    August 23, 2009 at 3:57 am

    uck I keep forgeting things my email is khal5671 AT gmail.com

  135. Anonymous says

    August 23, 2009 at 4:07 am

    I would absolutely love a chance to win this book.

    bgcchs(at)yahoo(dot)com

  136. virginiebarbeau says

    August 23, 2009 at 4:34 am

    Please enter me. I'm a follower. (martinack_75)

    martina_ck AT shaw DOT ca

    Posting this giveaway on my blog, too.

    http://virginiebarbeau.wordpress.com/giveaways/

  137. ishuddertothink says

    August 23, 2009 at 1:32 pm

    I adore Philippa Gregory! Her historical fiction is incredibly well researched and well written – one of my favorite female authors of all times!

    coveredinfeathers at ymail dot com

  138. Kathy says

    August 23, 2009 at 4:22 pm

    I'd love to read this one.
    kathydetweiler@gmail.com

  139. Kathy says

    August 23, 2009 at 4:24 pm

    I'm a blog follower!

  140. Kathy says

    August 23, 2009 at 4:25 pm

    Tweeted about the giveaway here for 3 entries
    https://twitter.com/kdet62/status/3493887717

  141. Lindsey says

    August 23, 2009 at 5:06 pm

    I would be so thrilled to win a copy of this book! I love Philippa Gregory! 🙂 Thanks for the giveaway!

    ladyufshalott at yahoo.com

  142. Lindsey says

    August 23, 2009 at 5:06 pm

    Follower! 🙂

  143. Holly says

    August 23, 2009 at 9:42 pm

    I've been wanting to read this one. And, I follow!

  144. nomadreader says

    August 23, 2009 at 10:36 pm

    I'd love to win.

    I'm a follower.

    Thanks!

  145. carolsnotebook says

    August 24, 2009 at 2:28 pm

    I included this in a blog post.

    http://carolsnotebook.wordpress.com/2009/08/22/giveaways-in-blogland-14/

    carolsnotebook at yahoo dot com

  146. Lucy says

    August 24, 2009 at 5:26 pm

    Please include me in the giveaway. Love to read this. Books are one of the most wonderful things in life. Thank you.
    + 2 I'm a follower of your blog.
    makeupgirl21@comcast.net

  147. Marie says

    August 24, 2009 at 7:47 pm

    I would love to read this.

    I am a follower already.

    marielay@gmail.com

  148. kim says

    August 25, 2009 at 4:25 am

    Long time follower. Want this book! 🙂

    kim at phoenix-rising dot net

  149. throuthehaze says

    August 25, 2009 at 10:31 pm

    count me in please
    throuthehaze at gmail dot com

  150. throuthehaze says

    August 25, 2009 at 10:31 pm

    follower
    throuthehaze at gmail dot com

  151. Cindy B. of Montana says

    August 26, 2009 at 3:39 am

    I am anxious to read this one!

  152. Cindy B. of Montana says

    August 26, 2009 at 3:40 am

    follower #1

  153. Cindy B. of Montana says

    August 26, 2009 at 3:40 am

    follower #2

  154. Cindy B. of Montana says

    August 26, 2009 at 3:41 am

    I tweeted #1
    http://twitter.com/sendtocindy/status/3549818874

  155. Cindy B. of Montana says

    August 26, 2009 at 3:41 am

    I tweeted #2
    http://twitter.com/sendtocindy/status/3549818874

  156. Cindy B. of Montana says

    August 26, 2009 at 3:42 am

    I tweeted #3
    http://twitter.com/sendtocindy/status/3549818874

  157. Anonymous says

    August 26, 2009 at 6:43 pm

    this sounds so very interesting. My kind of book.
    Please enter me
    RJB
    loki304[at]tds[dot]net

  158. Jasmine says

    August 27, 2009 at 4:07 pm

    I want to win this soooo badly

    I am a follower

    enchantingdragon@gmail.com

    I posted on my blog as well

    http://literarydragon.blogspot.com/

  159. Elizabeth says

    August 27, 2009 at 8:38 pm

    I want to win this so much; the War of the Roses fascinates me!
    While you are waiting for the Red Queen, try The Reluctant Queen by Jean Plaidy. It's an oldy, so your library will probably have it. It's about Anne Neville, who was Queen after Elizabeth Woodville.

  160. Elizabeth says

    August 27, 2009 at 8:39 pm

    I'm already a Follower!

  161. Sweet Kitchen says

    August 27, 2009 at 11:29 pm

    I am a huge fan of Philippa Gregory's novels so thank you for this contest!

    I am also an avid follower of your site and have tweeted about this contest.

    Thanks!

    the.sweetkitchen@yahoo.ca

  162. mannequin says

    August 28, 2009 at 12:41 am

    Oh dear. I honestly don't think there's a book I've so longed to read as The White Queen. I'd love to win, please enter me.

  163. mannequin says

    August 28, 2009 at 12:42 am

    And I'm a follower. Thank you!

  164. mannequin says

    August 28, 2009 at 12:43 am

    And I've blogged your giveaway!
    Wasn't sure if you wanted multiple comments, sorry!

    http://fracturedtoy.blogspot.com/2009/08/white-queen-didnt-cometh.html

  165. Heather Ann says

    August 28, 2009 at 9:49 pm

    Im a follower

    Prettygrl1083@aol.com

    Tweeted = @whoRu83

    Posted on my blog = http://heatheranncamp.blogspot.com/

  166. MUM says

    August 29, 2009 at 12:27 pm

    I have been wanting to read this for a very long time. I hope I win.

    +2 follower

    Marie
    utah91960(at)yahoo(dot)com

  167. Mitzi says

    August 29, 2009 at 7:37 pm

    Love to win this book!!

    Thanks for the contest.

    mitzihinkey at sbcglobal dot net

    I'm a follower

  168. Renee G says

    August 30, 2009 at 2:27 am

    I would love to read this.
    rsgrandinetti@yahoo(dot)com

  169. Michelle says

    August 30, 2009 at 8:55 am

    I've never read anything by Philippa Gregory so I'm hoping to win this! Please enter me on your giveaway. I am a follower and I also posted about the giveaway on my website: http://sites.google.com/site/theromancejunkie/interesting-freebies-and-giveaways

    Thanks,
    Michelle

  170. Michelle says

    August 30, 2009 at 8:58 am

    sorry! i forgot to give you my email address. it's countesschelle@aol.com

  171. blueviolet says

    August 30, 2009 at 12:53 pm

    I'm so excited to read this one!
    doot65[at]comcast{dot}net

  172. blueviolet says

    August 30, 2009 at 12:53 pm

    I'm a current follower!
    doot65[at]comcast{dot}net

  173. blueviolet says

    August 30, 2009 at 12:54 pm

    I have it listed on the right sidebar here
    doot65[at]comcast{dot}net

  174. S. Krishna says

    August 30, 2009 at 9:59 pm

    No need to enter me, but I enjoyed this book as well. Great review!

  175. lag123 says

    August 30, 2009 at 11:52 pm

    Please enter me.

    lag110@mchsi.com

  176. lag123 says

    August 30, 2009 at 11:52 pm

    I am a follower.

    lag110@mchsi.com

  177. Jena says

    August 31, 2009 at 10:21 pm

    I'd love to win this one!

    Have you read The Daughter of Time by Josephine Tey?

    muse2323@gmail.com

  178. Jena says

    August 31, 2009 at 10:22 pm

    I'm a follower!

    muse2323 @gmail .com

  179. ~The Book Pixie says

    September 2, 2009 at 3:13 am

    This is a great contest. The White Queen sounds like such a great book. 😀

    Follower

    Linked in sidebar: http://thebookpixie.blogspot.com/

    ~Briana
    thebookpixie[at]yahoo[dot]com

  180. Debbie Rodgers says

    September 2, 2009 at 3:54 pm

    I would so love to win this! Thanks for the chance.

    I subscribe to your blog

    tatamagouche AT netbundle DOT ca

  181. Alyssa Kirk @ Teens Read and Write says

    September 2, 2009 at 5:58 pm

    This looks like a great book. Would love to win!

    email is
    demonicattractions@gmail.com

    I follow

    Tweeted at teensrandw

    Good luck to all!

  182. Joanne says

    September 2, 2009 at 6:33 pm

    I really enjoyed Philippa's Boleyn books, so I'm really glad to hear you thought this was great too!

    Thanks for the awesome review and I would love to be entered in your giveaway. I'm a follower and my email is shiloki(at)gmail(dot)com 🙂

  183. Bella says

    September 2, 2009 at 7:21 pm

    Ooh, I am right there with you about her books, and the Other Boleyn Girl was also my fav!

    Please enter me, I am a follower and I tweeted @b42bella.

    Thanks

  184. Cynthia says

    September 3, 2009 at 12:06 am

    I'd love to be entered in the giveaway!

    +2 I'm a follower
    +3 I added a link to this contest in my sidebar http://cynthiasbookshelf.blogspot.com

    cynthiasbookshelf at yahoo dot com

  185. Megan P. says

    September 3, 2009 at 8:12 pm

    Thanks so much for having a giveaway! I'd love to win this book!

    heaven-help-us(at)hotmail(dot)com

  186. Sandee61 says

    September 3, 2009 at 10:34 pm

    I've read alot of Ms. Gregory's books and love them. Please add my name to your list for this book giveaway. I'm new to your blog…just discovered it, and so glad I did. Thank you!

    Sandee61

    Muzzley56[at]aol[dot]com

  187. Sandee61 says

    September 3, 2009 at 10:34 pm

    I've read alot of Ms. Gregory's books and love them. Please add my name to your list for this book giveaway. I'm new to your blog…just discovered it, and so glad I did. Thank you!

    Sandee61

    Muzzley56[at]aol[dot]com

  188. Sandee61 says

    September 3, 2009 at 10:36 pm

    Sorry! I clicked twice evidently!

    Sandee61

  189. gaby317 says

    September 4, 2009 at 3:41 am

    Thanks again!

    tweeted

    http://twitter.com/startingfreshny

    gaby317nyc at gmail dot com

  190. heatherzilla says

    September 4, 2009 at 4:57 am

    The White Queen is on my wish list and I would love to win a copy.

    Also, I am a follower.

    heatherzilla(at)care2(dot)com

  191. Anonymous says

    September 4, 2009 at 8:56 pm

    I just discovers Philippa Gregory and would love a chance to win The White Queen.

    lilwhiteninja at yahoo dot com

    Thanks

  192. Beth says

    September 5, 2009 at 1:17 am

    Thanks for the giveaway. Please enter me.

    lizzi0915 at aol dot com

  193. Sarah Z says

    September 5, 2009 at 1:42 am

    Sounds like a really good read!
    Thanks
    Sarah
    believedreamcourage (at) gmail.com

  194. Nancye says

    September 6, 2009 at 5:50 pm

    I'd like to win this book

    I'm a follower (+2)

    nancyecdavis AT bellsouth DOT net

  195. Anonymous says

    September 7, 2009 at 1:04 am

    thanks for the chance
    deefna at gmail dot com

  196. Anonymous says

    September 7, 2009 at 4:32 am

    When I entered, I forgot to say that I'm an email subscriber. Thanks again.

    bgcchs(at)yahoo(dot)com

  197. Mitzi says

    September 15, 2009 at 5:25 am

    Can you direct me to the announcement of the winner of this book giveaway??? I've been checking for updates but have been unable to find it.

    Thanks for the contest and I hope your dad is feeling better.

    mitzihinkey at sbcglobal dot net

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