Click here to read reviewer Luan Gaines' take on The King's
Daughter. There are many historical novels that focus on the
kings, queens or courtiers of the Tudor court, yet the first
Tudor queen, Elizabeth the Good, has largely been ignored until
now. Sandra Worth takes a look at this fascinating woman who was
daughter, sister, niece, wife and mother to kings. Elizabeth of
York is a teenager when her father dies, leaving his kingdom to
her brother, who is still a child. The power is passed to the
king's brother – Richard of Gloucester – who is reviled by
Elizabeth's mother. His rise causes devasation in Elizabeth's
family. Her father is deemed a bigamist, making Elizabeth and
her siblings illegitimate. Her brothers are taken into Richard's
custody, supposedly for their protection, but rumors start to
swirl that he had them murdered. After a few years in sanctuary,
Elizabeth goes to Richard's court to serve as a lady in waiting
to Queen Anne. It is at court that Elizabeth discovers that
Richard is truly a good