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The Beaufort Woman: Book Two of The Beaufort Chronicles Kindle Edition

by Judith Arnopp (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.5 out of 5 stars 1,122 ratings

'This is a richly drawn novel. The historical figures walk off the page' - The Coffee Pot Book Club

As the struggle between York and Lancaster continues, Margaret Beaufort fights for admittance to the court of the victorious Edward IV of York and his unpopular queen, Elizabeth Woodville.

The old king and his heir are dead, York now rules over England and the royal nursery is full.

But Edward and Elizabeth’s magnificent court hides a dark secret, a deception that threatens the security of the English throne … and all who lust after it.

In 1483, with the untimely death of the King, Margaret finds herself at the heart of chain of events that threaten the supremacy of York, and will change England forever.

The Beaufort Woman: One woman’s selfless struggle for the rights of her son.

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    The Beaufort Chronicles
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    December 8, 2016
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B01N783VJL
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ December 8, 2016
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 1.8 MB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
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  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 392 pages
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  • Book 2 of 3 ‏ : ‎ The Beaufort Chronicles
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Judith Arnopp

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Judith Arnopp's novels are set during the War of the Roses and the Tudor era. They focus on women like Margaret Beaufort, Anne Neville, Elizabeth of York, Anne Boleyn, and Mary Tudor.

She has a Master's degree in medieval studies and a BA in English and creative writing from the University of Wales, making Historical Fiction the only obvious career choice.

She lives on the coast of West Wales with her husband, John, and now her family have flown the nest she writes full time from her home overlooking Cardigan Bay.

Her early books were set in the Anglo Saxon period but since switching to the Tudor era her career has flourished and she now has a substantial collection of titles in her catalogue. All books are available on Kindle and in paperback, some are on Audible.

Judith also writes non-fiction, her most recent published by Pen and Sword is a study of Tudor clothing and fashion, How to Dress Like a Tudor. Her work features in several anthologies and magazines.

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Customers find this historical fiction book to be a page-turner with well-developed characters that bring Margaret Beaufort to life. Moreover, the story is easy to follow, and customers appreciate the historical references throughout the narrative. The writing style receives positive feedback for being clear and engaging.

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27 customers mention "Readability"27 positive0 negative

Customers find the book to be a wonderful and page-turning read that matches the quality of the first book in the series.

"...Once again Judith Arnopp has delivered, with a great read. Five stars!" Read more

"I read the entire series and absolutely loved it!..." Read more

"Margaret Beaufort's story continues in this book and it is so much better than book one...." Read more

"Interesting take in both books. Very sympathetic to her lot in life as a girl bride, young widow/mother, and player at court." Read more

14 customers mention "Historical accuracy"14 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the historical accuracy of the book, with multiple reviews noting its good historical content and references.

"...I like this period of history, and the book has given me insight into the political machinations of the day...." Read more

"...Historical fiction is my preferred reading, and the Beaufort family story is intriguing...." Read more

"I love historical novels and am looking forward to Book Three! Good read!" Read more

"The history part is good and I have no comments. But the rendering of the history to a Story is very amateurish...." Read more

13 customers mention "Character development"13 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the character development in the book, noting how it brings Margaret Beaufort to life and makes her sympathetic to readers.

"...in by Margaret's first person account of the events, her loving marriage to Harry Stanford which ended In his premature death,, her eventual..." Read more

"Margaret this woman is remarkable & I'd never thought I'd say this but you name it & this woman had been through it...." Read more

"...I am convinced that she had decent relationships with her husbands, for the most part and always understood her obsession for her son Henry's..." Read more

"...In this novel, I fell in love with Margaret. There is depth to each character that represents that no one is completely a sinner or a saint...." Read more

13 customers mention "Story quality"13 positive0 negative

Customers find the story engaging and easy to follow, with one customer noting that less time is wasted describing scenes.

"The book is well-researched and written. The author has taken pains with authenticity, and she explains her approach to the fictional account at..." Read more

"...Less time is wasted describing scenes and architecture, and more time on character building. I can't wait for the next book." Read more

"...The writing is much tighter, the story kept my interest, and now I eagerly await the next book." Read more

"Good story - nice balance to Phillipa Gregory's portrayal of this woman!..." Read more

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Customers praise the writing style of the book, finding it well-crafted and easy to read.

"The book is well-researched and written...." Read more

"...Wonderfully written and highly recommend." Read more

"...The writing is much tighter, the story kept my interest, and now I eagerly await the next book." Read more

"I liked the book a lot. Judith Arnopp is a very good writer, and her vocabulary rang true for the period...." Read more

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  • Kathleen M
    5.0 out of 5 stars Not to mention the terrible back and forth of the battles and loyalties between ...
    Reviewed in the United States on December 24, 2016
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    This is a continuation of the story about Margaret Beaufort, the mother of Henry VIi of England, which began with The Beaufort Bride. Margaret is more mature in this story, as she finds a brief period of piece in her life during her marriage to Harry Stanford. Set in the tumultuous time of the ascendancy of Edward VI Plantagenet, the reader is drawn in by Margaret's first person account of the events, her loving marriage to Harry Stanford which ended In his premature death,, her eventual friendship with Elizabeth Woodville, Queen of England, despite herself, Not to mention the terrible back and forth of the battles and loyalties between the House of York and the House of Lancaster, which ultimately, almost miraculously propelled Margaret's son, Henry Tudor, to take up the crown of England. Margaret's voice is both Saint and sinner, committing treason, because she feels it will further the ambitions of her son Henry, but at the same time in confusion and pain about the fate of the little princes in the Tower, and later pain for Richard III's queen's premature death. Margaret Beaufort, or Margaret the King's Mother, as she styled herself, was a complicated and feisty woman. Once again Judith Arnopp has delivered, with a great read. Five stars!
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  • Sevans
    4.0 out of 5 stars Another good read
    Reviewed in the United States on May 4, 2023
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    Margaret this woman is remarkable & I'd never thought I'd say this but you name it & this woman had been through it. Four husbands, difficult birth that preventing her from any further children, the loss & experience of love, being in the service of two queens & be separated from the love of her life, her son. Her persecution & the will to quietly serve won her son the crown. Arnopp does a amazing job at bringing her character to life & making you empathize with her plight. Now onto book three.
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  • Barbara F. Aguirre
    5.0 out of 5 stars I like this period of history
    Reviewed in the United States on January 12, 2017
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    The book is well-researched and written. The author has taken pains with authenticity, and she explains her approach to the fictional account at the back of the book. I like this period of history, and the book has given me insight into the political machinations of the day. It shows how women, bartered into marriages of political and economic benefit, work for the advantages of their children, most specifically of their sons. It was intriguing and somewhat beguiling.
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  • Rodney and Angela Frye
    5.0 out of 5 stars I don't care for Her.
    Reviewed in the United States on July 29, 2024
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    I do not care for this woman, She's self serving and thinks she's better than others. She thinks only of her wants and needs m
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  • Jody Thompson
    4.0 out of 5 stars but her 2-book Beaufort series is to be recommended. Historical fiction is my preferred reading
    Reviewed in the United States on August 14, 2017
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    This author was new to me, but her 2-book Beaufort series is to be recommended. Historical fiction is my preferred reading, and the Beaufort family story is intriguing. I do believe it's better to be a woman in today's world, although politics remains the same unfortunate game.
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  • Sharlee
    5.0 out of 5 stars 10 Stars for Judith Arnopp!
    Reviewed in the United States on August 17, 2019
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    I read the entire series and absolutely loved it! I was never a huge fan of Margaret Beaufort due to the fact that some authors (NOT JUDITH ARNOPP) distorted my vision of her by inventing characters with their "historical fiction". DO NOT form an opinion of Margaret Beaufort by watching The White Queen or The White Princess because that is NOT who she was. By the time I finished the series I am seeing this woman with new eyes And have a totally different opinion of her. Wonderfully written and highly recommend.
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  • Roxana V. Marsh
    3.0 out of 5 stars A bi wordy
    Reviewed in the United States on December 23, 2018
    All in all, very interesting. Just could have been n a little less wordy on the mental states involved.
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  • Edwards family
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great fictional writing!
    Reviewed in the United States on January 22, 2023
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    I can't wait to spend down time reading! I found out a couple years ago my family descends from Lady Margaret. I'm really excited to watch her come to life!
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  • Bobbie Bonte
    5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing!
    Reviewed in Canada on February 27, 2022
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  • S Charlton
    5.0 out of 5 stars The Beaufort Woman - A Fantastic Historical Fiction Novel
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 30, 2017
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    I didn't read book one, but that's no matter as this reads as a stand alone book which is perfect. This is my first taste of this historical period, the War of the Roses, and I have to say that the author has converted me! The novel is beautifully written & eloquent, with such vibrant descriptions evoking this fascinating era and the equally fascinating characters. The story of Margaret Beaufort, the mother of Henry VII, is brilliantly narrated, and the author brings the period and the people alive, essentially bringing the history to the fore and this is what is so great about historical fiction - retelling the history in such a favourable way so as to bring it to life for readers to sample, enjoy and remember. It is a confident, authentic and convincing portrayal of Margaret Beaufort and I look forward to the next book in the series.
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  • Christine Boos
    5.0 out of 5 stars Superb historical fiction!
    Reviewed in Germany on May 11, 2020
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    What an excellent read! Margaret Beaufort is shown as an ambitious mother who relentlessly fight for the return of her son from exile so that he can take his rightful place at the Court of England. Judith Arnopp has again succeeded in rendering Margaret Beaufort a very vivid and real person. The author also managed to render the many historical events of these perilous times in such a clear and easy way that the reader does not get confused over names (which Henry, Margaret, Elizabeth?), kings and queens! Highly recommended for historical fiction readers!
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  • John Hopper
    4.0 out of 5 stars good second volume of this trilogy
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 22, 2022
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    This is the second volume in the author's trilogy of novels tracing the life of Margaret Beaufort, scion of the house of Lancaster and mother of the future English king Henry VII. This novel covers the period after she married Henry Stafford right up until the victory of her son at Bosworth in 1485, a full quarter century.

    Being told entirely from Margaret's first person viewpoint, the various battles and dramatic political events of the conflict known to later generations as the Wars of the Roses, are imparted to her through the arrival of breathless messengers reporting back victory, defeat, or the shocking desertion of one of the principal actors to or from one side or the other. This narrative approach, while historically accurate, sometimes irritates me in historical fiction but here it illustrates effectively how a powerful political figure like Margaret Beaufort is marginalised from the main action as a woman. The most dominant emotion in her mental landscape though is desperate regret and worry about her separation from her son Henry for almost the whole of his childhood and indeed his adulthood until his military and political victory at the age of 28.

    The dramatic events of 1483-85 are vividly told; like many historical novelists she appears to be a believer in the innocence of Richard III over the Princes in the Tower and indeed she does not believe they were murdered, or at least that nine year old Richard was not murdered, to judge by the plot of another of her novels. I don't share her view on this, but it is a well told version of events and Margaret comes across as a real three dimensional human character.
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  • Gary
    5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant second book in this series!
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 14, 2022
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    The storytelling picks you up and drops you into the heart of Tudor England, with little pause for breath as the dangers around Margaret swirl around and engulf all close by.

    Such an engrossing book that thoughtfully takes the reader the reader through the life of an unbelievable lady.

    Can’t wait to read the third book!
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