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Philippa Gregory

Philippa Gregory
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Philippa Gregory

Philippa Gregory is the author of several bestselling novels, including The Other Boleyn Girl, and is a recognized authority on women’s history. She studied history at the University of Sussex and received a PhD from the University of Edinburgh.... Read full bio

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Q. What is your motto or maxim?
A. Walk Home.
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    1. Phillipa Gregory: Boleyn Inheritance
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    2. Gregory: Boleyn Inheritance
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    3. Phillipa Gregory: The Other Queen
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    4. Philippa Gregory: On Web Event
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    5. Other Boleyn Girl Trailer
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    6. Phillipa Gregory: Boleyn Inheritance
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    7. The World of Philippa Gregory
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    8. THE RED QUEEN book trailer
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    9. Phillippa Gregory's The Kingmaker's Daughter
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    10. Philippa Gregory reads an passage from Richard III from
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    11. Philippa Gregory reads from her novel The Kingmaker's Daughter (part one)
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    12. Why was Warwick Called The Kingmaker?
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    13. How was Anne Neville's story?
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    14. Tell us about your novel, The Kingmaker's Daughter...
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    15. Tell us about Anne Neville's view of Elizabeth Woodville...
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Stormbringers
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Chapter 1 from The Kingmaker's Daughter
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The Kingmaker's Daughter will be released on July 09, 2013 in Trade Paperback
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The Lady of the Rivers will be released on July 09, 2013 in Trade Paperback
about 22 hours ago
Stormbringers will be released on June 04, 2013 in Hardcover, Compact Disk, eBook
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Stormbringers will be released on June 04, 2013 in Hardcover, Compact Disk, Audio Download, eBook
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Stormbringers will be released on December 03, 2013 in Trade Paperback
about 22 hours ago
The White Queen will be released on July 09, 2013 in Trade Paperback, Compact Disk
May 23, 2013
The Red Queen will be released on July 09, 2013 in Trade Paperback, Compact Disk
May 23, 2013
The White Princess will be released on July 23, 2013 in Audio Download
May 23, 2013
The White Princess will be released on July 23, 2013 in Compact Disk
May 23, 2013
The White Princess will be released on July 23, 2013 in eBook
May 23, 2013
The White Princess will be released on July 23, 2013 in Hardcover, Compact Disk, Audio Download, eBook
May 23, 2013
The Kingmaker's Daughter will be released on April 09, 2013 in Trade Paperback
Apr 09, 2013
The Kingmaker's Daughter is now available in Trade Paperback
Apr 09, 2013
The Women of the Cousins' War will be released on January 08, 2013 in Trade Paperback
Jan 08, 2013

Philippa Gregory Revealed

Q. What is your motto or maxim? A. Walk Home. Q. If you could acquire any talent, what would it be? A. I should love to sing. I would quite like to cook. I would like to want to cook. Q. If you could eat only one thing for the rest of your days, what would it be? A. Porridge and fresh fruit Q. What are your most overused words or phrases? A. Voila!-- ever since I wrote in the character of Mary, Queen of Scots in The Other Queen Q. If you could be any person or thing, who or what would it be? A. My beloved horse, now retired from work, has one of the most idyllic lives one can imagine. He does nothing, he is adored for being himself, and he has limitless food and leisure. He is also incredibly beautiful. Learn more about Philippa Gregory

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World News Network, April 19, 2013
...the national flagship events for World Book Night at St George's Hall. Six world renowned authors - Philippa Gregory, Jasper Fforde, Jeanette Winterson, Patrick Ness, Jackie Kay and Frank Cottrell-Boyce - are taking part in packed readings and Q&A...
Zecco, April 19, 2013
...Vintage) 6. A Little History of the World by E. H. Gombrich (Yale) 7. The White Queen by Philippa Gregory (Simon & Schuster) 8. Little Face by Sophie Hannah (Hodder) 9. Damage by Josephine Hart (Virago) 10. The Island by Victoria Hislop...
History Today, April 18, 2013
...are all about love and finding happiness and children (although the most important of these in recent years, Philippa Gregory’s The Other Boleyn Girl, points out in a rather unsisterly way what might happen if these are pursued too ambitiously). The...
Broadway World, April 15, 2013
...Dogs Don't do Ballet. New additions to the children's list for 2012 include international bestselling author Philippa Gregory with her YA series Order of Darkness, and Darren Shan, with his 12-book series Zom-B. Simon & Schuster was highly commended in...
Mail Online UK, April 14, 2013
...retelling of Arthurian legend from the female point of view or Manda Scott's wonderful Boudicca series, or Philippa Gregory's superb imaginings of Mary Boleyn and Katherine of Aragon, are history shown through the eyes of the women who lived it rather...
Liverpool Echo, April 13, 2013
...or there are few tickets remaining, including World Book Night appearances from literary luminaries such as Jeanette Winterson, Philippa Gregory and Jasper Fforde, and an afternoon event at the Museum of Liverpool on May 11 when Melvyn Bragg will talk...
Wakefield Council, April 15, 2013
...and distributed to communities. On April 25, people can receive a free copy of The White Queen by Philippa Gregory from Wakefield Museum 6-6.30pm and also visit the new exhibition ‘Food for all Seasons’ to find out what was on the menu in medieval...
Broadway World, April 15, 2013
...Dogs Don't do Ballet. New additions to the children's list for 2012 include international bestselling author Philippa Gregory with her YA series Order of Darkness, and Darren Shan, with his 12-book series Zom-B. Simon & Schuster was highly commended in...
Mail Online UK, April 14, 2013
...retelling of Arthurian legend from the female point of view or Manda Scott's wonderful Boudicca series, or Philippa Gregory's superb imaginings of Mary Boleyn and Katherine of Aragon, are history shown through the eyes of the women who lived it rather...
Liverpool Echo, April 13, 2013
...or there are few tickets remaining, including World Book Night appearances from literary luminaries such as Jeanette Winterson, Philippa Gregory and Jasper Fforde, and an afternoon event at the Museum of Liverpool on May 11 when Melvyn Bragg will talk...
DMN Newsletter, April 12, 2013
...programmes. MIPTV's 2013 Red Carpet, the most densely populated ever, was graced with 'The White Queen' writer Philippa Gregory and lead Max Irons. France's Christophe Lambert and Clotilde Courau, co-starring in French spy series 'La Source' drew...
Live Trading News, April 12, 2013
...programmes. MIPTV’s 2013 Red Carpet, the most densely populated ever, was graced with ‘The White Queen’ writer Philippa Gregory and lead Max Irons . France’s Christophe Lambert and Clotilde Courau, co-starring in French spy series ‘La...