The Last White Rose

A Novel of Elizabeth of York

By: Alison Weir

Narrated by: Rosalyn Landor

New York Times bestselling author Alison Weir explores the life of Henry VIII's mother, Elizabeth, the first queen of the Tudor dynasty, in this stunning historical novel.

Elizabeth of York is the oldest daughter of King Edward IV. Flame-haired, beautiful, and sweet-natured, she is adored by her family; yet her life is suddenly disrupted when her beloved father dies in the prime of life. Her uncle, the notorious Richard III, takes advantage of King Edward’s death to grab the throne and imprison Elizabeth's two younger brothers, the rightful royal heirs. Forever afterwards known as the princes in the tower, the boys are never seen again. On the heels of this tragedy, Elizabeth is subjected to Richard’s overtures to make her his wife, further legitimizing his claim to the throne. King Richard has murdered her brothers, yet she is obliged to accept his proposal.

As if in a fairy tale, Elizabeth is saved by Henry Tudor, who challenges Richard and kills him in the legendary Battle of Bosworth Field. In recognition of his victory, Henry becomes king and asks Elizabeth to be his wife, the first queen of the Tudor line. The marriage is happy and fruitful, not only uniting the warring houses of Lancaster and York—the red and white roses—but resulting in four surviving children, one of whom, Henry VIII, will rule the country for the next thirty-six years.

As in her popular Six Tudor Queens series, Alison Weir captures the personality of one of Britain’s most important monarchs, conveying Elizabeth of York’s dramatic life in a novel that is all the richer because of its firm basis in history.

©2022 Alison Weir (P)2022 Recorded Books

Enjoyable

You listen with anticipation to the very end. Author gives breath of life to the historical figures. Definitely worth reading. I wish all of her books would be on audible as I listen to them while driving and find them immensely interesting

Excellent

Excellent, excellent! Awesome story and narration! Rosalyn Landon brings characters to life! Must listen, highly recommend.

So Good!!

This puts some insight into Henry VIII and how he became king. Very interesting. Lots of information on Catherine of Aragon and her brief marriage to Henrys brother, Author.

Well worth a very long listen. Didn't want it to end.

Love this Author

Alison Weir is a wonderful author and she make her stories come alive and makes you feel as though you’re there.. The performance is awesome too..

Hard to Put Down

In The Last White Rose Alison Weir shares the story of Elizabeth of York in a way that compels you to keep listening while at the same time not wanting her story to end. Having written a biography of Elizabeth, Alison ensures the reader/listener gains much in the way of primary evidence. While listening, I was visiting many of the places cited - Westminster, Hampton Court - and going to portrait galleries and museums - which augmented Alison’s fine work.