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The Survival of the Princes in the Tower

Murder, Myth and Mystery

ISBN: 0750970561

What if Edward V and his brother Richard, Duke of York survived their uncle's reign and even that of their brother-in-law Henry VII?

The Survival of the Princes in the Tower

The murder of the Princes in the Tower is the most famous cold case in British history.

Traditionally considered victims of a ruthless uncle, there are other suspects too often and too easily discounted. There may be no definitive answer, but by delving into the context of their disappearance and the characters of the suspects Matthew Lewis examines the motives and opportunities afresh as well as asking a crucial but often overlooked question: what if there was no murder? What if Edward V and his brother Richard, Duke of York survived their uncle's reign and even that of their brother-in-law Henry VII?

There are glimpses of their possible survival and compelling evidence to give weight to those glimpses, which is considered alongside the possibility of their deaths to provide a rounded and complete assessment of the most fascinating mystery in history.

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Nathen Amin

In Matthew Lewis’ latest offering, the author asks us to momentarily forget what we think we know about history’s greatest cold case ... The result is a fascinating read that grips from start to finish, readable investigative history that engages the mind. Murder, Mystery and Myth is a most appropriate subheading.

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MshellW

Matthew Lewis should be made one of the Avengers. His super power? Simple, he shines new light onto one of history's greatest mysteries! The Survival of the Princes in the Tower is factually detailed but not dry and dusty. It is meticulously researched but not stuffy or boring.

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Mainer

This is a well-written and logical supposition that explains what has always been my biggest stumbling block with the murder of the princes: why would Elizabeth Woodville allow her daughters back to court if Richard III murdered her sons? There's no real proof here, but I found it a very interesting read.

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The Survival of the Princes in the Tower

The murder of the Princes in the Tower is the most famous cold case in British history.

Traditionally considered victims of a ruthless uncle, there are other suspects too often and too easily discounted. There may be no definitive answer, but by delving into the context of their disappearance and the characters of the suspects Matthew Lewis examines the motives and opportunities afresh as well as asking a crucial but often overlooked question: what if there was no murder? What if Edward V and his brother Richard, Duke of York survived their uncle's reign and even that of their brother-in-law Henry VII?

There are glimpses of their possible survival and compelling evidence to give weight to those glimpses, which is considered alongside the possibility of their deaths to provide a rounded and complete assessment of the most fascinating mystery in history.

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Nathen Amin

In Matthew Lewis’ latest offering, the author asks us to momentarily forget what we think we know about history’s greatest cold case ... The result is a fascinating read that grips from start to finish, readable investigative history that engages the mind. Murder, Mystery and Myth is a most appropriate subheading.

Read full review
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MshellW

Matthew Lewis should be made one of the Avengers. His super power? Simple, he shines new light onto one of history's greatest mysteries! The Survival of the Princes in the Tower is factually detailed but not dry and dusty. It is meticulously researched but not stuffy or boring.

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Mainer

This is a well-written and logical supposition that explains what has always been my biggest stumbling block with the murder of the princes: why would Elizabeth Woodville allow her daughters back to court if Richard III murdered her sons? There's no real proof here, but I found it a very interesting read.

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