<p><b><i>28 January 1457</i>. England is in the grip of the Wars of the Roses. Inside the walls of Pembroke Castle a thirteen-year-old girl gives birth to a boy. The ordeal nearly kills them both, forging a powerful bond that will see mother and son work together to found the most famous dynasty in British history: the Tudors.</b><br><b>___________</b><br><br><b>‘A compelling portrayal of a woman of extraordinary courage, vision and passion. A must read.’ – Tracy Borman</b><br><b>‘A pacy narrative, written with a clear love for and detailed knowledge of her subject.’ – <i>Spectator </i></b><br><b>___________</b><br><br>As the <b>battle for royal supremacy</b> raged between the houses of Lancaster and York, Margaret Beaufort, who was descended from Edward III and proved to be a critical threat to the Yorkist c
