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Historical Fiction · 2010 · PG-13

The Red Queen

by Philippa Gregory

Margaret Beaufort fights for the Lancastrian cause — and for her son, the future King Henry VII.

For14+GenreHistorical FictionLength380 pagesRead time~10.5 hours

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Violence

Some

Wars of the Roses violence; executions; battles

Language

None

No profanity

Sexual Content

Barely any

Childhood/arranged marriage; brief sexual content

Substance Use

None

No substance use

Emotional Intensity

Some

Religious fanaticism, dynastic scheming, and the cost of ambition

What this book is about

The second Cousins' War novel (2010) follows Margaret Beaufort, a woman driven by religious fanaticism and dynastic ambition. Features period-accurate violence (Wars of the Roses), a childhood marriage, and mild sexual content. For mature teens and adults.

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Childhood arranged marriage

War violence

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