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In 1470, Lady Anne Neville, the dour and unassuming wife of Richard, Duke of Gloucester, is forced to marry the younger son of her father, the Earl of Warwick. Although Anne is not eager to take the throne, fate throws her into the limelight when her husband is killed in battle. Despite her reservations, Anne is forced to become Queen of England, reigning for just two days. Her husband, Richard, must navigate the treacherous politics of the time, and Anne’s life is not spared as the reign of King Richard III begins. The story highlights the power of love and the impact of the throne on those who hold it.
First publish date: May 29, 1993
Genre: Historical Fiction/Medieval Historical Fiction
Authors: Victoria Holt
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