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The Queen of Last Hopes (2011)

de Susan Higginbotham

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A man other than my husband sits on England's throne today. What would happen if this king suddenly went mad? What would his queen do? Would she make the same mistakes I did, or would she learn from mine? Margaret of Anjou, queen of England, cannot give up on her husband--even when he slips into insanity. And as mother to the House of Lancaster's last hope, she cannot give up on her son--evenwhen England turns against them. This gripping tale of a queen forced to stand strong in the face of overwhelming odds is at its heart a tender tale of love. Award-winning author Susan Higginbotham will once again ask readers to question everything they know about right and wrong, compassion and hope, duty to one's country and the desire of one's own heart. Praise for Susan Higginbotham "A beautiful blending of turbulent history and deeply felt fiction, Susan Higginbotham'sThe Queen of Last Hopesbrings alive an amazing woman often overlooked or slandered by historians. Higginbotham has given readers of historical fiction a gift to treasure." --Karen Harper, New York Timesbestselling author of The Irish Princess "A compelling, fast paced, and well-written saga that is destined to both entertain and educate anyone interested in the spirited and fascinating Margaret of Anjou for generations to come!" --D. L. Bogdan, author of Secrets of the Tudor Court "The Queen of Last Hopesis an inspiring novel of a woman who, in the face of betrayal and loss, would not surrender. Susan Higginbotham brings Margaret of Anjou to life and tells the story of the Frenchwoman who was one of the strongest queens England has ever known." --Christy English, author of TheQueen's Pawnand To Be Queen… (mais)

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This book is going on my shelf as one of my all time favorites. Was great to have a book told from the other side as so many of the books are on the York side and do not favor Margaret. I remember telling my French husband while watching the White Queen series that I have to read more about "that woman". Although if you watch the show and read the book you may respect her will but you will not care for her. In this book, you will come to like and appreciate her very much.

The writing is exceptional and it is hard book to put down - as you can see I read it in two days! Another must read! (

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ChrisCaz | Feb 23, 2021 |

Henry VI's queen, Margaret of Anjou, is probably the most vilified woman in English history. After all, the victor does get to rewrite history! I loved this book, and I find myself hoping it is closer to the truth than everything else I have read about her.
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a1stitcher | Jun 22, 2019 |

I ditched this one after reading about 2/3 of it. To sum up what I read: battles, battle reports, beheadings, more battles, more beheadings, retreats, heads on pikes, more battle reports, mob executions, pirate beheadings, a wimpy king, more battles, more retreats, and, at the point where I left off, an unexpected and very sappy romance. I just couldn't take any more. Having taught Shakespeare's Richard III for years, I was curious to read a novelized version of the prophetic harpy Margaret's life, but this one was both boring and disappointing. Having read that far that painfully, I'm taking credit for it in my annual book count. (

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Cariola | May 9, 2016 |

3.75 stars

Margaret of Anjou was born in France and later married to King Henry VI of England; he is the King Henry who was “mad” and thought to be an ineffective ruler. The had only one son, Edward. As the Yorkists rose up to take the throne at the start of the Wars of the Roses, Margaret did what she could to help her husband win his throne back and to secure the throne for her son for later. This is a fictional account of Margaret's life.

I liked this. I will admit that the first 2/3 of the story didn't hold my attention as much and didn't make me want to keep reading, but that changed in the last 1/3. I've not read anything, until now, specifically about Margaret of Anjou, or even much about the Lancasters at this time. I have read more about the Yorkists, but even so, with all the same names being used so often, I did get confused at times trying to figure out who was who! The book did pick up for me in the last 1/3 of the book (but by then, I was also recognizing more of the people and events that were happening). I always enjoy historical fiction from a woman's point of view (though there were portions of the book told from other points of view than Margaret's, but the bulk of the story was hers).

As always, I appreciated the detailed author's note at the end of the book. (

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LibraryCin | Mar 28, 2016 |

I really liked the characterization of Margaret of Anjou and the interpretation of her motives for taking up arms in the name of her husband and her son. It was interesting to have a story about the beginnings of the conflict known as The Wars of the Roses told from the Lancastrian side for a change. Margaret herself is the narrator for most of the book, but there are other voices as well, which works well for the most part. However, I found it rather strange to have Henry VI narrate his own murder.

Overall, this is not my favourite book by Susan Higginbotham; it is a quick and easy read, but not as engaging or compelling as her previous works. Having said that, it is still very entertaining and packed with historical details, a book that brings Margaret of Anjou to life beyond the usual cliches. (

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SabinaE | Jan 23, 2016 |

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A man other than my husband sits on England's throne today. What would happen if this king suddenly went mad? What would his queen do? Would she make the same mistakes I did, or would she learn from mine? Margaret of Anjou, queen of England, cannot give up on her husband--even when he slips into insanity. And as mother to the House of Lancaster's last hope, she cannot give up on her son--evenwhen England turns against them. This gripping tale of a queen forced to stand strong in the face of overwhelming odds is at its heart a tender tale of love. Award-winning author Susan Higginbotham will once again ask readers to question everything they know about right and wrong, compassion and hope, duty to one's country and the desire of one's own heart. Praise for Susan Higginbotham "A beautiful blending of turbulent history and deeply felt fiction, Susan Higginbotham'sThe Queen of Last Hopesbrings alive an amazing woman often overlooked or slandered by historians. Higginbotham has given readers of historical fiction a gift to treasure." --Karen Harper, New York Timesbestselling author of The Irish Princess "A compelling, fast paced, and well-written saga that is destined to both entertain and educate anyone interested in the spirited and fascinating Margaret of Anjou for generations to come!" --D. L. Bogdan, author of Secrets of the Tudor Court "The Queen of Last Hopesis an inspiring novel of a woman who, in the face of betrayal and loss, would not surrender. Susan Higginbotham brings Margaret of Anjou to life and tells the story of the Frenchwoman who was one of the strongest queens England has ever known." --Christy English, author of TheQueen's Pawnand To Be Queen

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