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Philippa Gregory
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Philippa Gregory

Philippa Gregory was an established historian and writer when she discovered her interest in the Tudor period and wrote the international bestseller The Other Boleyn Girl, which became a major film starring Natalie Portman and Scarlett Johansson. She... Read full bio

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Q. What is your motto or maxim?
A. Walk Home.
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    1. Philippa Gregory reads from THE RED QUEEN (part 1)
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    2. Philippa Gregory: Jasper's future -- from THE RED QUEEN
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    3. Philippa Gregory reads from The Red Queen (part 2)
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    4. Philippa Gregory reads from THE RED QUEEN (part 4)
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    5. Philippa Gregory reads an passage from Richard III from
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    6. Philippa Gregory reads from her novel The Kingmaker's Daughter (part one)
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    7. Why was Warwick Called The Kingmaker?
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    8. How was Anne Neville's story?
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    9. Tell us about your novel, The Kingmaker's Daughter...
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    10. Tell us about Anne Neville's view of Elizabeth Woodville...
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    11. The Changeling Trailer, Philippa Gregory's first YA title
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    12. Part 2: Philippa Gregory on Margaret Beaufort - The Red Queen
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    13. Part 3: Philippa Gregory on Margaret Beaufort - The Red Queen
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    14. Philippa Gregory Reads from The Red Queen
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    15. The Standard of Woodville
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The Kingmaker's Daughter will be released on September 01, 2013 in Mass Market Paperback
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The Kingmaker's Daughter will be released on August 01, 2013 in Mass Market Paperback
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Untitled YA novel 3 will be released on January 30, 2014 in eBook
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The Lady of the Rivers will be released on August 01, 2013 in Mass Market Paperback
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The Red Queen will be released on July 01, 2013 in Mass Market Paperback
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Stormbringers will be released on December 01, 2013 in Mass Market Paperback
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The White Princess will be released on July 24, 2013 in Hardcover
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Stormbringers will be released on June 06, 2013 in eBook
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Stormbringers is now available in eBook
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Stormbringers will be released on June 01, 2013 in Hardcover, Trade Paperback
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Stormbringers is now available in Hardcover, Trade Paperback
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The White Queen will be released on June 01, 2013 in Mass Market Paperback
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The White Queen is now available in Mass Market Paperback
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Stormbringers will be released on June 01, 2013 in Trade Paperback
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Philippa Gregory Revealed

Q. What is your motto or maxim? A. Walk Home. Q. Which living person do you most admire? A. I very much admire Nelson Mandela for his ability to forgive and be happy. Q. What’s your greatest fear? A. I don't think about it. Q. What is your favorite occupation, when you’re not writing? A. I love walking, gardening, farming, reading, skiing, holidaying, being with my children, talking to my husband. I like doing so many other things it is amazing I get any work done at all. Q. What is your greatest achievement? A. My charity, Gardens for the Gambia, which has put more than a hundred wells in primary schools in The Gambia, changing the lives of thousands of children. Learn more about Philippa Gregory

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NewsRT.co.uk, June 12, 2013
...for BBC One in the shape of the period drama, The White Queen - a lush adaptation of Philippa Gregory's best-selling historical novel series, The Cousins' War. Set in 1464, one of the most turbulent periods in British history, amid the War of the roses -...
Futon Critic, June 10, 2013
...10-Episode Limited Series Drama Based on International Best-Selling novels by Philippa Gregory Premieres Saturday, August 10th at 9pm on STARZ STARZ is excited to share the official trailer for the highly anticipated period drama "The White Queen,"...
Broadway World, June 10, 2013
...excited to share the official trailer for the highly anticipated period drama "The White Queen," adapted from Philippa Gregory's best-selling novels based on England's War of the Roses (also known as The Cousins' War). "The White Queen" will premiere on...
Guardian.co.uk, June 7, 2013
...OlivahJami Me in 10 words: Funny, loud, outrageous, extraordinary, tall, funky, unique, determined, witty Favourite authors: Sophie Kinsella, Philippa Gregory and Stieg Larsson OlivahJami's contributions:Pansybee Me in 10 words: Chatty, caring, book...
Oxford Mail, June 7, 2013
...love story' FRAN BARDSLEY discusses our new book of the month, set in the War of the Roses PHILIPPA Gregory is of suitable stature in the world of historical fiction that she almost needs no introduction. Famed for presenting complex historical...
Examiner.com, June 6, 2013
...novels? Oh my gosh! There are so many! Some of my favorites include "The Other Boleyn Girl" by Philippa Gregory, "Spirit of Lost Angels" by Liza Perrat, "The Shoemaker's Wife" by Adriana Trigiani and "Madame Tussaud" by Michelle Moran. 3. Who are...
MCN, May 31, 2013
...company go on the make billions. Check out a teaser. "The White Queen": August 10, Starz Based on Philippa Gregory's bestselling series "The Cousins' War," this British co-production promises to be a sumptuous historical drama about the power clashes...
Metro.co.uk, June 13, 2013
...swiftly as he stars in BBC1’s new Sunday night historical blockbuster, The White Queen. The adaptation of Philippa Gregory’s bestseller is being hyped heavily for telling history from the female perspective. So it’s a little ironic that Irons...
Hucknall Dispatch, June 12, 2013
...make sure you change channels to BBC1 this Sunday for ‘The White Queen,’ a new, 10-part adaptation of Philippa Gregory’s best-selling novel series ‘The Cousin’s War’ set against the backdrop of the War of the Roses interlacing thre story of...
What's On TV, June 12, 2013
...s epic drama The White Queen, which premieres on Sunday on BBC1 at 9pm and is based on Philippa Gregory's best-selling series of novels about the Wars of the Roses. TV & Satellite Week caught up with her to find out more… You play Elizabeth...
Manchester Wired, June 12, 2013
...for BBC One in the shape of the period drama, The White Queen - a lush adaptation of Philippa Gregory's best-selling historical novel series, The Cousins' War. Set in 1464, one of the most turbulent periods in British history, amid the War of the roses -...
UK Wired News, June 12, 2013
...for BBC One in the shape of the period drama, The White Queen - a lush adaptation of Philippa Gregory's best-selling historical novel series, The Cousins' War. Set in 1464, one of the most turbulent periods in British history, amid the War of the roses -...
What's On TV, June 12, 2013
...s epic drama The White Queen, which premieres on Sunday on BBC1 at 9pm and is based on Philippa Gregory's best-selling series of novels about the Wars of the Roses. TV & Satellite Week caught up with her to find out more… You play Elizabeth...
BBC, June 12, 2013
...for BBC One in the shape of the period drama, The White Queen - a lush adaptation of Philippa Gregory's best-selling historical novel series, The Cousins' War. Set in 1464, one of the most turbulent periods in British history, amid the War of the roses...