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Cold Case Reopened

The Princes in the Tower

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Cold Case Reopened

By: Mark Garber
Narrated by: Guy Bethell
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For centuries one great historical mystery has been capturing the imagination of the world - the fate of the Princes in the Tower.

Shakespeare casts Richard III as the ultimate villain, murdering his nephews in order to usurp the throne. This has always been the traditional view. In recent years alternative theories have been suggested that let Richard off the hook and lay the blame elsewhere. However, with the recent discovery of Richard’s body in Leicester a whole new wave of interest has been stirred in all things related to Richard III. Was he really the child killer portrayed by Thomas More and William Shakespeare?

In this short audiobook, a retired detective reopens this cold case and attempts to piece together the evidence and answer the great mystery about what really happened to the young Princes.

Were they really murdered? If so, what happened to the bodies and who did the evil deed? Or were they left unharmed and left to live out their days in peace? Was a challenging offered up in place of Richard, Duke of York by Elizabeth Woodville and was that why Henry VII was so concerned by Perkin Warbeck?

As the author delves deeper into the evidence he finds intriguing facts including doubts about dental evidence used to determine the ages of the skeletons found in the Tower of London, the fact that skeletons were abandoned for years in the Tower after discovery and details of two mysterious coffins buried at Winsor.

In addition, he highlights the key suspect that no historian seems to even contemplate could be responsible for the Princes disappearance.

Finally he gathers the suspects in one room to revel what he believes really happened. The question is, do you agree?

©2013 Mark Garber (P)2014 Red Admiral Care Services Limited Middle Ages England Royalty Medieval Europe Historical Shakespeare Biographies & Memoirs
Fresh Detective Perspective • Well-researched Content • Engaging Narration • Compelling Case Analysis • Good Voice

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Fascinating, well-written and wonderfully narrated. I particularly adore the ending. Such a clever way to wrap it up! Highly recommend!

Riveting!

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I loved the way the detective slowly peals the layers until the unexpected solution.
A must read for any history buff

Outstanding!!

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 There are several points in this book that I found most intriguing that I have never thought of before. I hope you write more books.
I personally have always wondered why Thomas Moore’s writings are held so high in the case of the missing boys. He would’ve been quite young when the event happened and news and stories were not told as today with media news outlets. He also lived most of his life in Tutor history. 

Eye-opening, new theories

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I really live this take on what I consider to be one of the most interesting historical mysteries. I love the fresh viewpoint from a retired detective, as opposed to the historical records and historical fiction I’m used to. There were just a few flaws in the logic in my opinion, for the time in which this mystery occurred. The author suggested that Elizabeth of York and her sisters would have been just as strong claimants to the throne, which isn’t really true. Also, I don’t think the author understood how a woman, even a Princess, at that time would have had no choice but to go along with things if a King was interested. Especially if she and her siblings were deemed illegitimate, and her brothers were held in the Tower.

He also suggests that Elizabeth Woodville was “not a likable woman” although I feel that’s a bias from contemporaries. On pure historical evidence, she doesn’t seem to have behaved much different than anyone else in her position would have. Everyone got places for their family, she just had a bigger family than most lol.

I love the conclusion he came to in the end, and i somewhat agree! Although I feel he wrote off a sign if any accomplice. Overall, the writing, narration, and points were great. I recommend for anyone interested in the Cousins War and Tudor periods.

Fresh View, Historical Hiccups

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When I was 19 I visited the Tower of London with my family and it was then that I first learned about the murder of the to princes. It is a drama and a mystery that has forever occupied my mind ever since.

This book and it's author built out amazing insight into a very complicated crime. I have always found it amazing how popular believe can win out over factual evidence. The author does a great job, as an investigator, narrowing down the truth and probable motivations.

What I find most helpful about the book and the investigative approach the author uses, is the timeline. Date by date, the author lays out the chain of events from the death of Edward IV
To the Battle of Bosworth and the death of Richard III.

He creates a clear picture of how, as far as we can tell, The events surrounding the murder of the two princes unfolded. It's very clear that most people who believe Richard III murdered the children are jumping to conclusions and not considering all the details of evidence.

Always follow the evidence.

Amazing insight

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