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Faithful Traitor: The Story of Margaret Pole (Plantagenet Embers Book 2) Kindle Edition

by Samantha Wilcoxson (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.4 out of 5 stars 511 ratings

She endured the first Henry Tudor. Can she survive his son?


Margaret Pole is no stranger to fortune's wheel. Firstborn of the heir apparent of England, she was brought low as the daughter of a traitor. After years of turmoil as the Tudor dynasty took root, Margaret finds favor with her cousin, King Henry VIII. Through it all, she struggles to forge a life for her children while protecting them from the king's suspicious jealousies.

Will the remnant of the York dynasty thrive under this tempestuous king or will Margaret discover that there is a price to pay for having an excess of royal blood?



The Plantagenet Embers Series:
Plantagenet Princess, Tudor Queen: The Story of Elizabeth of York
Faithful Traitor: The Story of Margaret Pole
Queen of Martyrs: The Story of Mary I
The Last Lancastrian: A Story of Margaret Beaufort (novella)
Once a Queen: A Story of Elizabeth Woodville (novella)
Prince of York: A Story of Reginald Pole (novella)

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    Plantagenet Embers
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  4. Publication date
    June 14, 2016
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plantagenet, Tudor, historical fiction, Wars of the Roses, York, Lancaster, royalty, British history

The Plantagenet Embers Series

From the Wars of the Roses to the Reformation . . . an emotive journey into the early Tudor era.

Told through the intimate experiences of historical figures Elizabeth of York, Margaret Pole, and Queen Mary I, the Plantagenet Embers trilogy transports the reader to 15th and 16th century England. This series of emotive tales includes three novels available in Kindle, paperback, hardcover or audiobook formats.

Companion Reads! Three novellas featuring Margaret Beaufort, Elizabeth Woodville, and Reginald Pole are also available in Kindle, paperback, or hardcover formats.

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"A magnificent and moving book that appealed to me on many levels." ~ Reading the Ages

"This is a tale that leaves you drawing in breath at the end, wondering, if the fates had been spun differently, what this likeable family of York would have achieved had they been given that chance." ~ Discovering Diamonds

"This is not only a great story about the Tudor times, but about a woman with the same emotions and moods we can identify with today." ~ Readers' Favorite

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B01D04CTX8
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ (June 14, 2016)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ June 14, 2016
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 2.1 MB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 392 pages
  • Page numbers source ISBN ‏ : ‎ 153017404X
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.4 out of 5 stars 511 ratings

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Samantha Wilcoxson

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Samantha Wilcoxson is an author of emotive biographical fiction and nonfiction featuring history's unsung heroes. She loves sharing trips to historic places with her family and spending time by the lake with a glass of wine. Her most recent work is a biography of James Alexander Hamilton published by Pen & Sword History. Samantha is currently writing a Wars of the Roses trilogy for Sapere Books.

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Customers find the book well-written and true to historical events, with one review noting how it brings factual events to life with humanity. They appreciate its readability and pacing, with one customer highlighting how it interweaves Margaret Pole's story with that of Tudor princess Mary.

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14 customers mention "Historical accuracy"14 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the historical accuracy of the book, describing it as well-done historical fiction that stays true to the time period, with one customer noting how it brings factual events to life with humanity.

"This novel is Steeped in historical fact and well imagined fictional elements. An enjoyable read for fans of a English history." Read more

"This is historical fiction, but the facts of Tudor England are well documented so that history rings true throughout the book series...." Read more

"...Samantha Wilcoxson provides an entertaining tale of a strong woman who loved her family under the difficult conditions of Tudor England...." Read more

"...I love the way the author writes, and Margaret Pole's story is rich in the history of the times, and interwoven with Tudor princess Mary's story...." Read more

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Customers find the book readable and enjoyable, describing it as great and magnificent.

"A magnificent and moving book that appealed to me on many dimensions...." Read more

"...I'm a great fan of historical fiction and enjoyed this novel...." Read more

"...In an historical novel most readers know the ending. This one is good enough so that the reader still wants to shout "don't go in that door."..." Read more

"I really enjoyed this. I knew Margaret Pole's basic biography but this brought her to life...." Read more

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Customers praise the writing style of the book, describing it as a well-written biography, with one customer noting it's an enjoyable read for English history enthusiasts.

"...An enjoyable read for fans of a English history." Read more

"Very well told! The character s become like friends. I wanted the story to continue, but I couldn't wait to find out what would happen next." Read more

"...This one is a keeper and hard to put down. I love the way the author writes, and Margaret Pole's story is rich in the history of the times, and..." Read more

"This is a very well written book about the Lady Margaret Pole ...." Read more

6 customers mention "Pacing"6 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the pacing of the book, with one review highlighting how it interweaves Margaret Pole's story with Tudor princess Mary's narrative, while another notes how it portrays her as a dynamic and God-fearing woman.

"...the scenes of Margaret and Queen Catherine, and Margaret with her children pull on your heart. On to another emotional read of Queen Mary I." Read more

"...I feel this one is very important as it illustrates her life a bit differently which is necessary to understand the history of that time...." Read more

"...This book is true to the history, and Maggie Pole is a dynamic character. Read her story, it is worth it if you love anything Tudor." Read more

"...tragedy, but despite that, this was a story of love and faith and family loyalty...." Read more

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  • Homer Purcell
    5.0 out of 5 stars well done historical fiction
    Reviewed in the United States on September 5, 2024
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    This novel is Steeped in historical fact and well imagined fictional elements. An enjoyable read for fans of a English history.
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  • Ann
    4.0 out of 5 stars Great book!! Loved it, I couldn't out it down!!
    Reviewed in the United States on August 5, 2018
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    Very well told! The character s become like friends. I wanted the story to continue, but I couldn't wait to find out what would happen next.
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  • MaryBeth K
    5.0 out of 5 stars Treacherous Times
    Reviewed in the United States on April 9, 2024
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    This is historical fiction, but the facts of Tudor England are well documented so that history rings true throughout the book series. Another brave York woman, Margaret Pole, lives the joys and deepest sorrows based on her ancestry. The murderous reign of Henry VIII underscores the fears of the nobles. The Pole family is essentially eliminated at his whim. This book is highly emotional, the scenes of Margaret and Queen Catherine, and Margaret with her children pull on your heart. On to another emotional read of Queen Mary I.
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  • Kathleen Ingram
    5.0 out of 5 stars Magificent and Moving
    Reviewed in the United States on July 6, 2016
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    A magnificent and moving book that appealed to me on many dimensions. I had previously read about Margaret of York in books about the era and one book just about her. I feel this one is very important as it illustrates her life a bit differently which is necessary to understand the history of that time.

    An important dimension, in my estimation is how she looks back at her life trying to make sense of events, and her own, as well as God's, participation in it. I am a similar age and think that is a very astute angle for the writer to have pursued.

    In that same type of thought, how Margaret's relationship is with her children made me think in context my own four, each one having a unique place in the family. The difference, of course is her ingrained view of what it means to be a peer of them realm, and related to the King and his parents.This family had a long and convoluted history of attacking their cousins and anyone who threatened them.

    How different might Margaret's life had been if her mother had lived, had her father not been executed by his brother and had Richard Pole who had stabilized her life not died? The events of her childhood alone were horribly traumatic and left little room for coping skills.

    God and her Catholic faith were indeed what she depended on, as did her quite religious children, or at least some of them
    A very fine treatment of a family matriarch who was both progenitor and descendant of the ruling class of this era. 5 Stars ~ I am off to the Elizabeth of York book by Samantha Wilcoxson to take to the beach with me..
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  • Upstater
    4.0 out of 5 stars Out of Order
    Reviewed in the United States on October 22, 2016
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    I read this book out of order seeing it is book two in a series. But it works very nicely as a novel on its own. I'm a great fan of historical fiction and enjoyed this novel. The real stories of women are often hidden a nd given to us only with days of birth, marriage, and death. Samantha Wilcoxson provides an entertaining tale of a strong woman who loved her family under the difficult conditions of Tudor England. The only problem I had with Wilcoxson's book was the compacting of years into one or two lines. Other than that, I believe I will now look for Book One to read.
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  • Midnight Mary 13
    3.0 out of 5 stars I recommend Phillipa Gregory's 'The Kings Curse' and I will look ...
    Reviewed in the United States on October 18, 2016
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    Was rather good- repetitive sometimes but flowed very well. If interested in further reading on Margaret Pole, I recommend Phillipa Gregory's 'The Kings Curse' and I will look for other books by Samantha Wilcoxson.
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  • muzikgrl
    5.0 out of 5 stars Such a wonderful story
    Reviewed in the United States on August 24, 2019
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    I never knew. I love the Tudor stories and have read quite a few. I have also read several of the authors. This one is a keeper and hard to put down. I love the way the author writes, and Margaret Pole's story is rich in the history of the times, and interwoven with Tudor princess Mary's story. I have watched the movies also. This book is true to the history, and Maggie Pole is a dynamic character. Read her story, it is worth it if you love anything Tudor.
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  • Antiques lady
    5.0 out of 5 stars Very well written
    Reviewed in the United States on September 21, 2021
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    This is a very well written book about the Lady Margaret Pole . She had been so helpful to Henry V11 and then to Henry V111, but the 2nd Henry realized she had too much Royal blood . He had her imprisoned in the tower and beheaded there.
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  • Lanil
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great read
    Reviewed in Australia on July 30, 2021
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    Enjoyed reading this book
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  • Maxwell
    5.0 out of 5 stars Well written
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 4, 2025
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    One of a series of books. Others to read, but this is interesting and explains who is who so not just random names.
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  • Therese Braybrook
    4.0 out of 5 stars still like reading these stories
    Reviewed in Australia on June 18, 2017
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    Even though I know how it ends, still like reading these stories.
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  • BenmaricKindle Customer
    4.0 out of 5 stars Faithful Traitor. By Samantha Wilkcoxson
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 22, 2016
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    I have read many books that mentioned Margaret, Countess of Salisbury, but never one just about her. After her tragic start in life, it was comforting to see Margaret and her husband Richard Pole actually loved each other and had 15 happy years together even though they were always careful to prove that they were loyal to the Tudor dynasty. She found friendship with Catherine which eventually led up to her downfall. As Henry VIII fell into his cruel, evil years and Margaret's son Reginald, safe on the continent, firmly stood against Henry's reforms to the Catholic religion, Henry knew that the only way he could attack Reginald, was to attach his family. One by one , he did just that. First of all Montagu fell to the executioner's axe along with his Devon cousins. His brother Geoffrey, tortured beyond endurance, turned King's evidence. I am sure his life was never the same again. Two of her grandsons never made it out of the Tower either. The usual story how Margaret met her end, was that the executioner chased her around the block chopping away at her neck. It was so much better to think Miss.Wilcoxson's ending of her keeping dignity and laid her head on the block. I can't really see a 67 year old countless being chased around the block by an executioner. I wonder if Henry had her buried with Montagu in St. Peter's church or allowed them to be buried alongside their forebears at Bisham. I don't think so, but Mary could have had that carried out at the start of her reign. A good read
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  • Christine H.
    5.0 out of 5 stars Margaret Pole
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 28, 2024
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    I love Tudor history and this book was definitely worth reading, well researched and learn a lot about this lady and her life, would recommend.
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