Margaret George
Born: 01-01-1943
Margaret George is an acclaimed American historical novelist renowned for her meticulously researched and vividly detailed epic narratives. Her works, including "The Autobiography of Henry VIII" and "Elizabeth I," bring historical figures to life with depth and authenticity. A graduate of Tufts University and Stanford University, George combines her passion for history with storytelling, crafting immersive tales that captivate readers and offer intriguing insights into the lives of iconic personalities.
Book summaries for books written by Margaret George
Quotes
I have often thought that the seeds of the Trojan War were sown the day I was born.
Love, after all, is an unquenchable flame.
It is the fate of all women to feel deeply.
In the end, it is not the truth that matters, but what is believed by the people.
War is a force that gives us meaning, even as it shatters our lives.
It is often the quiet ones who make the most noise in history.
Sometimes the gods make bargains with us, but we never know the price until later.
Beauty is a dangerous gift, for it can open many doors and yet close others forever.
The power of a woman is not in her physical strength, but in the strength of her will.
Time is a river that cannot be stopped, and we are all caught in its current.
The greatest of love stories are often the most tragic.
The face we present to the world is not always our true self.