Gregory, Philippa. The Red Queen.(Brief article)(Book review)

Gregory, Philippa. The Red Queen. Touchstone: S. & S. (The Cousins' War). Aug. 2010. c.384p. ISBN 978-1-4165-6372-3. $25.99. F

Margaret Beaufort is certain of one thing from a very young age: God has destined her for something great. She likens herself to Joan of Arc and longs to be a leader, a figure of importance. Unfortunately, the reality is that for much of her life she is but a pawn in others' games. She clings to the certainty that she is destined for greatness, convinced that her son by Edmund Tudor is the rightful heir to the English throne. Much of her adult life is spent planning, scheming, and looking …