Originally published in 1974 and runner-up in the first-ever Georgette Heyer Historical Novel Prize, The White Queen of Middleham has recently been republished by Romaunce Books and tells the story of Anne Neville, younger daughter of Richard Neville, Earl of Warwick, and wife to King Richard III.
As a delicate child, Anne is often sick and confused. Her world is one where almost all women are ruled by their menfolk. Remaining ignorant of the great events occurring around her adds to her feelings of inadequacy, and she contemplates entering the Church. But then she meets Richard, Duke of Gloucester and falls in love. As her father's fortunes rise and fall Anne's life becomes a hard journey from one refuge to another; an enforced, loveless marriage to the precocious Edward, Prince of Wales and on his death at Tewkesbury, Anne is placed in George, Duke of Clarence's care. She is hidden as a London kitchen maid, but is rescued by Richard, and at last her life changes for the better.
