The book “God's Playthings” is a historical and biographical fiction written by Marjorie Bowen. The book is cantered between the medieval period of England during the reign of King Richard 3 and the controversial monarchy. As the war of the roses rages Elizabeth find herself wept between political mechanization and struggle of the power. With the help of this book the readers can witness shape of destiny of the Kingdom and the battle of throne between the houses of York and Lancaster. The author has Vivian the book with beautiful elements of drama romance and political strategies, creating it quite fascinating which explore the themes of loyalty and ambition. The book shows the glances of historical figures and complexities present in the relationships and challenges fish during a great upheaval. Bowen vivid description and the fascinating way of storytelling keeps the attention of reader at the edge of the seat till the book ends. We can say that book is a historical novel that transport readers to an era where nations hangs with the balance and navigate to secure the place while creating history
Born Margaret Gabrielle Vere Campbell, Marjorie Bowen (1885–1952) was a prolific British writer whose works included historical fiction, ghost stories, and biographies. Over the course of her career, Bowen wrote over 150 novels and short tales under the pen names Joseph Shearing and George R. Preedy. Bowen, who was born in England, showed an early interest in literature. She persevered in pursuing her love of writing in spite of obstacles in her personal life, such as financial hardships and the death of her spouse in World War I. Bowen's historical novels, which frequently examined themes of ambition, treachery, and power against the backdrop of momentous historical events, won her praise from critics throughout her career. Her paintings are still valued for their realistic depictions of historical periods and gripping stories. Through her tales of adventure, romance, and intrigue, Marjorie Bowen has inspired readers and cemented her status as one of the most outstanding authors of her time. Her literary achievements have left a lasting legacy.
