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Elizabeth - Tochter Der Rosen: Historischer Roman (2013)

by Sandra Worth(Favorite Author)

3.82 of 5 Votes: 1

languge

English

genre

Historical Fiction

publisher

Bastei Entertainment

review 1: This is a rather depressing fictionalized account of the life of Elizabeth of York. While it is true that there is little enough known historically to point to any great happiness of hers, it seemed that this tale wanted the reader to wallow in the most horrifically depressing features of her existence. There was also some very heavy handed foreshadowing about the personality and potential for tyranny in the young man who would grow to be Henry VIII. This story is told in the first person through the eyes of Elizabeth of York. I did enjoy the way the writing itself seemed to grow with her. While early chapters are seen through the eyes of a child, the writing is reflective of this giving it a somewhat disjointed feel. This was somewhat difficult to get used to, but as Eliz... moreabeth aged, so did the writing itself. By the time she reaches adulthood, I was admiring the technique very much.Overall, this is a decent piece of historical fiction. As long as the reader goes into it with the mindset one would use when reading a tragedy, the story is easy enough to enjoy.
review 2: Sandra Worth, an expert on the War of the Roses and the 15th century weaves a historical yarn about the life of Elizabeth of York, mother of the future Henry VIII. Forced to marry Henry VII after he slays her Uncle, King Richard III at Bosworth Field, Worth brings to life the memorable traits in Elizabeth. She is the "Good Queen" and is kind and merciful and must sacrifice her own personal happiness for the sake of the throne. She is beautiful and beloved by the people. The Lancasters and the Yorks finally come together...however uneasy.Unfortunately Henry VII is an avaricious and suspicious king who beheads a rival family member in an instant, locks Elizabeth's relatives in the Tower and has a brooding and suspicious nature. The subplot, the "Pretender" Elizabeth's escaped brother and real heir to the throne is intriguing. Henry's mother, the scheming Margaret Beauford spies and snoops on Elizabeth and is a constant shadow. Elizabeth is always being watched yet she is also invisible with few choices, a pawn to the supremacy of the throne. Worth captures the spirit of Elizabeth and how she endures years of executions, treachery,seclusion and deaths of loved ones. The portrayal of a young Henry VIII already displaying a propensity and attraction to violence and torture is well done. Her golden boy Arthur, expected to ascend the throne dies suddenly leaving second born Henry to ultimately wear the crown.Worth knows volumes about Richard III the Yorks and the Lancasters, and I'm anxious to read her Rose of York books. Her writing is well researched and she captures the essence of the complex times of "The Cousin's Wars".The only issue I might have is that some characters were often drawn out in extreme black/white, good/bad manner. It felt a bit stereotypical at times and it slightly felt unnatural, but I did enjoy the flow of the dialogue and descriptions. It makes me want to read more on the subject and research some of these very interesting historical characters. less

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