Alison Weir is the New York Times bestselling author of Eleanor of Aquitaine, Mary, Queen of Scots and the Murder of Lord Darnley, and several other historical biographies. She lives in Surrey with her husband and two children.
“Weir’s book is, no doubt, not the last on the subject, but it
might be the best.”—The Boston Globe
“[Alison] Weir takes us on this delicious mystery with a fearsome
vengeance. The result is a fascinating and completely credible
account.”—Milwaukee Journal
“Did Richard III do in his nephews or didn’t he? How much of the
evil-uncle legend was later Tudor propaganda and how much was true?
. . . This is exciting reading.”—The Denver Post
“Thoughtfully and clearly . . . takes the reader step by step
through the arguments and issues.”—Chicago Tribune
“The Princes in the Tower takes a fresh and illuminating look at
one of the great murder mysteries of English history. Alison Weir
is a powerful advocate and she marshals her case with skill. The
book blends the narrative drive of a novel with the texture of true
scholarship. . . . A confident, lively, and thought-provoking book.
It has all the elements of a good mystery—with the added bonus of
historical fact.”—Edward Marston, author of The Mad Courtesan
“Fascinating . . . [a] deeply researched reappraisal of events . .
. Readers of this book will care as much about two small boys
foully done to death as the identity of their murderer. . . .
Detached as a historian should be, Alison Weir still compels
speculation about the feelings of Edward V and his brother.”—The
Daily Telegraph
“A carefully researched and absorbing work of
scholarship.”—Publishers Weekly
“A meticulous account of the troubled reign of Richard III.”—San
Francisco Chronicle
“In The Princes in the Tower, Alison Weir examines a case which
combines classic mystery, royal scandal, and political intrigue in
the court of Richard III. She speaks as eloquently for the
prosecution as Daughters of Time did for the defense—and I think
Weir has the advantage of being right. It is a fascinating work of
scholarly detection, well-written and compelling in its
credibility.”—Sharyn McCrumb, author of MacPherson’s Lament
“With particular élan, Weir reconstructs the tumultuous period. . .
. For all popular history collections.”—Booklist
“Good mysteries never die, they just improve with age. . . . Weir
has assembled an impressive case for the prosecution in The Princes
in the Tower.”—Orlando Sentinel
Proponents of Richard III will not be pleased by this book. Weir ( The Six Wives of Henry VIII , LJ 2/15/92) explores documentary evidence and various theories about the fate of the famous princes (Edward V and his brother, ages 12 and 10) in the Tower of London. Relying on contemporary accounts, Weir assesses credibility and compares details. Her sound research and rational arguments make a convincing case for Richard's direct involvement in the murder of his two young nephews. While she admits that there is no convincing evidence that Richard was hunchbacked or more evil than his contemporaries, Weir does show that he was supremely unpopular, largely because of the murder of the children. This is an excellent and persuasive book, one that belongs in all collections covering the history of Great Britain.-- Katharine Galloway Garstka, Intergraph Corp., Huntsville, Ala.
"Weir's book is, no doubt, not the last on the subject, but it
might be the best."-The Boston Globe
"[Alison] Weir takes us on this delicious mystery with a fearsome
vengeance. The result is a fascinating and completely credible
account."-Milwaukee Journal
"Did Richard III do in his nephews or didn't he? How much of the
evil-uncle legend was later Tudor propaganda and how much was true?
. . . This is exciting reading."-The Denver Post
"Good mysteries never die, they just improve with age. . . . Weir
has assembled an impressive case for the prosecution in The Princes
in the Tower."-Orlando Sentinel
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