The Princes in the Tower: Solving History's Greatest Cold Case

In the summer of 1483, two brothers were seen playing in the grounds of the Tower of London, where they'd been lodged by the Kings Council. The fate of Edward V and Richard, Duke of York, has been debated for centuries, with historians suggesting they died in the Tower, escaped, or were murdered. Philippa Langley, the author of the bestselling Richard III: The Hunt for the Lost King, has completed her groundbreaking The Missing Princes Project, which aims to solve the mystery surrounding the princes. The book presents evidence to reveal the untold story and addresses any injustice surrounding their fate.

Format: Hardback
Publication date: 17 November 2023
Publisher: The History Press Ltd

In the summer of 1483, two young brothers were spotted playing in the grounds of the Tower of London, where they had been residing under the care of the King's Council, their uncle, the future Richard III, who held a prominent position within the council. From that point onward, the boys seemingly disappeared from the historical records, leaving behind one of the most captivating and perplexing mysteries in British history. Throughout the centuries, historians have engaged in extensive debates regarding the fates of Edward V and Richard, Duke of York: did they perish within the Tower? Did they manage to escape? Were they assassinated?
Following her remarkable achievement in locating and properly interring Richard III, Philippa Langley redirects her forensic attention to this enduring case, collaborating with a team of criminal investigative experts, historians, archivists, and researchers from across the globe in her groundbreaking The Missing Princes Project. After years of diligent research, investigation, and unwavering dedication, this landmark study has finally reached its culmination, yielding stunning revelations.
In The Princes in the Tower: Solving History's Greatest Cold Case, readers are invited to accompany Langley on her meticulous investigative journey, as she meticulously documents the extensive work undertaken and presents the evidence that unveils the remarkable untold story. Through this book, Langley finally has the opportunity to rectify any injustice and definitively solve the enigma surrounding the Princes in the Tower, once and for all.

Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781803995410