The Thistle and the Rose by Jean Plaidy

The Thistle and the Rose

Tudor Saga #8

Jean Plaidy

414 pages first pub 1963 (view editions)

fiction historical emotional sad fast-paced
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Ideal for readers who relish fast-moving historical fiction where duty collides with unexpected passion, delivering an emotional roller-coaster that lingers long after the final page.

Description

When King Henry VII negotiates peace with Scotland, his daughter's hand in marriage is the ultimate prize. A true princess, Margaret Tudor leaves her beloved England and accepts her fate unquestioningly. But to her surprise she falls madly in love...

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Community Reviews

3.39
based on 181 reviews

Moods

informative: 40%

sad: 40%

adventurous: 20%

emotional: 20%

reflective: 20%


Pace

60% of readers chose fast
40% of readers chose medium
fast
medium

Plot or character driven?

25% of readers chose Plot
50% of readers chose A mix
25% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

25% of readers chose Yes
25% of readers chose Complicated
50% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Loveable characters?

25% of readers chose Yes
50% of readers chose Complicated
25% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Diverse cast of characters?

25% of readers chose Yes
75% of readers chose No
Yes
No

Flaws of characters a main focus?

100% of readers chose Yes
Yes

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