❚ All products were chosen independently by our editorial team. This article contains affiliate links and we may receive a commission for purchases made. Please read our affiliates FAQ page to find out more.

The forgotten matriarch of the Wars of the Roses

Annie Garthwaite discusses her new novel based on the life of Cecily Neville, who worked tirelessly to help her family seize the throne

Published: August 23, 2021 at 4:14 PM

Save

Cecily Neville, mother of Richard III, is typically glossed over in the story of the Wars of Roses. But behind the scenes, she fought her own war, using intrigue, manipulation and the power of words to support her family’s struggle for power. Annie Garthwaite discusses her new novel, Cecily, following the extraordinary life of this forgotten matriarch.

Ad

Annie Garthwaite is the author of Cecily (Penguin, 2021)

Ad

Ad

Ad

Loading...

Ad

Loading...