Blood Sisters

In Blood Sisters, acclaimed historian Sarah Gristwood explores the Wars of the Roses, known as a "cousins' war," through the lens of the powerful women who shaped this tumultuous period in 15th-century England. Rather than focusing solely on the male leaders, Gristwood highlights the pivotal roles played by influential figures such as Marguerite of Anjou, Cecily Neville, and Margaret Beaufort, whose choices and allegiances significantly impacted the course of English history. Through this captivating multigenerational narrative, listeners are invited to discover how loyalty and betrayal among these women intertwined with the political conflicts of their time.