Cecily Neville: Mother of Richard III
Jul 31, 2021•52 min•Ep. 23
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Summary
Matt Lewis and author Annie Garthwaite delve into the life of Cecily Neville, mother of Edward IV and Richard III, through her debut novel, "Cecily". The discussion explores Cecily's long and influential medieval life, her powerful family background, and her pragmatic political views amidst the tumultuous Wars of the Roses. Annie shares insights into her research, the balance of historical accuracy and artistic license, and the challenges of reconstructing the lives of aristocratic medieval women, revealing her significant impact on her sons and the nation's destiny.Episode description
Born in 1415 as the youngest of the 1st Earl of Westmorland's 22 children, Cecily Neville led one of the Medieval periods' most captivating lives. The wife of Richard, Duke of York, and the mother of two kings of England—Edward IV and Richard III, her life was filled with promise and power from the very beginning. In this episode of Gone Medieval, fact meets fiction! Matt is joined by author Annie Garthwaite, as they delve into her debut novel 'Cecily'. With extracts from Annie's newly released book, we examine the mind and life of an aristocratic medieval woman, mother, and wife.
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