Women of the Wars of the Roses were centre of the action!

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I was so happy to be joined by author Annie Garthwaite to discuss her latest novel 'The King's Mother,' which explores the Wars of the Roses through the lens of four powerful women. We delved into the maternal instincts that drove these women to do anything for their sons, the pivotal importance of female relationships in history, and Annie's journey to becoming a historical fiction writer. I also asked Annie about the challenges of balancing fact with creative storytelling. This interview was recorded at Harvington Hall during the Harvington History Festival 2025, where Annie was speaking. Hi! I'm Philippa, welcome to the British History Channel. Thank you for listening to this episode, I…