Royal Book Review - Margaret of York: The Diabolical Duchess written by Christine Weightman

Bookcover Margaret of York

The Diabolical Duchess

Margaret of York, born on 3 May 1446 - died on 23 November 1503, was an
important leading woman in the 15th. century.

She was the daughter of Richard Plantagenet, the 3rd Duke of York and
Cecily Neville.

As a daughter from the House of York she would always be loyal to her
royal family.

On 3 July 1468, Margaret of York married Charles the Bold, the duke of
Burgundy at Damme (nowadays located in Flanders, Belgium).

After her marriage she became duchess of Burgundy, however she stayed
in touch with her family and the politics in England, although she lived in
her amazing court at Malines (also located in Flanders, Belgium).

In January 1477, Charles the Bold died at the Battle of Nancy and Margaret
became the Dowager Duchess, however she had a great influence over her
stepdaughter, Duchess Mary of Burgundy and her stepson in law:
Archduke Maximilian of Austria (who became later the Holy Roman
Emperor Maximilian I).

As a spider she tried to interfere in the English politics as she wanted to
overthrow King Henry VII who was a member from the House of Tudor.

Lots of Pretenders of the English throne came to visit and were welcomed
by her, which made Margaret, King Henry VII 's diabolical duchess.

Margaret of York, Duchess of Burgundy

Source picture: Wikipedia

Margaret of York: The Diabolical Duchess

This book was written by Christine Weightmann and it was smoothly
to read.

The book contained 250 pages and it was released on 15 June 2009.

On Goodreads Margaret of York: The Diabolical Duchess was rated
3.74 on 5 and this is a correct rating.

I read Margaret of York, the Diabolical Duchess as an e-book. I read it with
great pleasure as I really like strong women, especially in the 15th. century!