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Giveaway: The White Queen, by Philippa Gregory

I've been given the fantastic opportunity of giving away two copies of this book! Here's the description from Amazon:


Brother turns on brother to win the ultimate prize, the throne of England, in this dazzling account of the wars of the Plantagenets. They are the claimants and kings who ruled England before the Tudors, and now Philippa Gregory brings them to life through the dramatic and intimate stories of the secret players: the indomitable women, starting with Elizabeth Woodville, the White Queen.

The White Queen tells the story of a woman of extraordinary beauty and ambition who, catching the eye of the newly crowned boy king, marries him in secret and ascends to royalty. While Elizabeth rises to the demands of her exalted position and fights for the success of her family, her two sons become central figures in a mystery that has confounded historians for centuries: the missing princes in the Tower of London whose fate is still unknown. From her uniquely qualified perspective, Philippa Gregory explores this most famous unsolved mystery of English history, informed by impeccable research and framed by her inimitable storytelling skills.

With The White Queen, Philippa Gregory brings the artistry and intellect of a master writer and storyteller to a new era in history and begins what is sure to be another bestselling classic series from this beloved author.


To enter, please leave a comment with an e-mail address where I can reach you if you win! US addresses only. Ends Friday the 14th at midnight.
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An attempt at life... said…
I would love a copy! I also adore your blog! Thank you for the insights into the world of reading!
August 7, 2009 at 7:14 PM
Anonymous said…
I would love The White Queen as I am in the process of reading all I can by Philippa Gregory! Please pick me! E-mail is vanduzer1@yahoo.com.
August 7, 2009 at 9:45 PM
Gwendolyn B. said…
I would love to read this! Thank you for the chance to win a copy.

geebee.reads AT gmail DOT com
August 7, 2009 at 10:58 PM
A Bookshelf Monstrosity said…
I love Philippa Gregory and would really enjoy a copy of the book. Thanks!

Amanda
fitz12383 AT hotmail DOT com
August 8, 2009 at 1:27 AM
Linda said…
Although the author is not a favorite, I love reading about the era of Edward IV and Richard III. Thanks for the giveaway.
lcbrower40(at)gmail(dot)com
August 8, 2009 at 8:08 AM
Serena said…
I have not read any of Philippa Gregory's books yet, but I've heard that her books are addicting.

I'd love to be entered

savvyverseandwit AT gmail DOT com
August 8, 2009 at 8:11 AM
K said…
I just found your blog and added to my reading list from it. The White Queen sounds like a good read and would enjoy a copy of this book. Thank you!
August 8, 2009 at 12:32 PM
Kelly Tourdot said…
I would love a copy of the White Queen.

kelly.tourdot@gmail.com
August 8, 2009 at 11:53 PM
Anonymous said…
I'd love to read this :) *Thanks* for the giveaway!
blog[at]theluckyladybug[dot]org
August 9, 2009 at 4:56 AM
mzjohansen said…
I have ordered my copy of this - in fact it was pre-ordered. If I could win this copy though I would give it to a friend that I know would enjoy it and who cannot afford it right now!

Marie
zquilts@centurytel.net
August 9, 2009 at 2:00 PM
Veronica said…
I CAN'T WAIT TO READ THIS!! I would love to win a copy. :)

veronicasbooks@gmail.com
August 9, 2009 at 6:14 PM
Amanda said…
I would love to win a copy! I'm a huge Philippa Gregory Fan!

It started for me with The Other Boleyn Girl and I haven't been able to stop reading her since.

amandalynch16@gmail.com
August 10, 2009 at 4:55 AM
Irene said…
I would love to win this book! I am so excited that it is the first book of "The Cousins' War." That means two more books to read!!

cyeates AT nycap DOT rr DOT com
August 10, 2009 at 2:13 PM
Esme said…
It would be fantastic to win a copy of this book-although I should probably finish the P. Gregory book I have currently.

thanks

chocolateandcroissants at yahoo dot com
August 10, 2009 at 11:49 PM
Paula said…
I am a big fan of Philippa and can't wait to read this one. It sounds really good.

pjhess55@hotmail.com
August 11, 2009 at 2:13 PM
jltaylor215 said…
Well written period dramas are always a good read.

Thanks for the chance to win!

frumpyprincess AT yahoo DOT com
August 11, 2009 at 3:44 PM
Carina said…
carinarochelle@gmail.com
Thanks
August 11, 2009 at 7:48 PM
M.A.D. said…
Mary
zenrei57 (at) hotmail (dot) com

I'm new to your blog, and I am putting it on my blog list of favorite book sites :) I really liked reading about the WHITE QUEEN, and now I want to start collecting books by Philippa Gregory! It is so nice to come across new (to me anyway) authors and their books!

So THANK YOU and I would LOVE, LOVE, LOVE to get to win this :) Have a lovely week~
August 12, 2009 at 12:42 PM
Beth(bookaholicmom) said…
I love Philippa Gregory and I love reading about this time period. I would love to win a copy of this book.

bthgordon[at]yahoo[dot]com
August 12, 2009 at 12:51 PM
Kate said…
I have been reading Gregory for years and my heart skeat when I saw she has this new out. None of the local libraries have it. Please make the end of my rainy summer full of sunshine by seding me the book.
Kate
August 12, 2009 at 2:10 PM
Anonymous said…
I do so love reading Phillipa Gregory; she's all that and a bag of chips.
I've read five of her novels so far but have never been so excited over the release of a book as I am over this one.
Thank you so much for the chance!
August 13, 2009 at 8:16 AM
Carol W. said…
I am always eager to delve into a new Philippa Gregory book. I am a fan of her historical fiction.

wolfcarol451(at)gmail(dot)
August 13, 2009 at 6:12 PM
Unknown said…
I've been waiting for this one for a long time. Please enter my name in your drawing.
I'm having a big 8-book giveaway that ends Monday. I hope you'll stop by and check it out.
August 14, 2009 at 8:41 AM
Jen (Devourer of Books) said…
I wasn't fond of her last book, but I loved "The Other Boleyn Girl" and have heard great things about this one.

devourers.books(at)gmail.com
August 14, 2009 at 3:33 PM
Unknown said…
I would like a chance to be entered in your contest. my email is bookmark 60 at hotmail dot com.
Love to read Philippa Gregory
August 14, 2009 at 6:18 PM
Susan said…
I would love a chance to win a copy! I'm a big fan of hers.

susanwrites13@gmail.com
August 14, 2009 at 7:35 PM
Henrietta said…
I too would love to win a copy of The White Queen! I need a good historical fiction read, haven't had one in a while :)
August 14, 2009 at 10:20 PM
Unknown said…
A new Philippa Gregory book! I must have it....and it would be choice to win.
August 15, 2009 at 3:23 PM
Anonymous said…
This book has been everywhere lately and I'd love to win it.

Valorie
morbidromantic@gmail.com
August 19, 2009 at 4:57 AM
Luvdaylilies said…
I'd love to win a copy of this book!
Thanks so much for the giveaway=)
Luvdaylilies at bellsouth dot net
August 21, 2009 at 1:25 PM
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