Amy Licence reassesses the longstanding myths about Anne's role, her health and her marriages, to present a new view of the Kingmaker's daughter. This fascinating and elusive woman is shrouded in controversy and unanswered questions. The circumstances of their reign put unprecedented pressure on their marriage amid rumours of affairs and divorce, Anne died mysteriously, during an eclipse of the sun, just weeks before Richard's death on the battlefield. Anne Neville: Richard III's Tragic Queen Paperback Illustrated, 15 April 2014 by Amy Licence (Author) 140 ratings See all formats and editions Kindle Edition 6.99 Read with Our Free App Hardcover 27.99 11 Used from 1.50 1 New from 27.99 Paperback 10.59 6 Used from 2.11 7 New from 9. In 1483 Anne found herself catapulted into the public eye and sitting on the throne beside Richard. Brought up in the expectation of a glorious marriage, she was not the passive, manipulated pawn of romantic legend in fact, she was a pragmatist and a survivor, whose courage and endurance were repeatedly pushed to the limit.

Was Anne a passive victim? Did she really jump into bed with the enemy? Myths aside, who was the real Anne? As the Kingmaker's daughter, she played a key role in his schemes for the throne. Anne curses the killer of her husband and father, before succumbing to his marriage proposal, bringing to herself a terrible legacy of grief and suffering an untimely death. Shakespeare's enduring image of Richard III's queen is one of bitterness and sorrow.'synopsis' may belong to another edition of this title. Amy Licence reassesses the longstanding myths about Anne's role, her health and her marriages, to present a new view of the Kingmaker's daughter. Amy Licence reassesses the longstanding myths about Annes role, her health and her marriages, to present a new. Anne curses the killer of her husband and father, before succumbing to his marriage. This fascinating and elusive woman is shrouded in controversy and unanswered questions. Anne Neville : Richard IIIs Tragic Queen. The circumstances of their reign put unprecedented pressure on their marriage amid rumours of affairs and divorce, Anne died mysteriously, during an eclipse of the sun, just weeks before Richard's death on the battlefield.

Anne Neville by Amy Licence