The Lady of the Rivers The Lady of the Rivers

Publisher Description

#1 New York Times bestselling author and “queen of royal fiction” (USA TODAY) Philippa Gregory brings to life the story of Jacquetta, Duchess of Bedford, a woman of passion and of legend who navigated a treacherous path through the battle lines in the War of the Roses to bring her family unimaginable power.

When the young and beautiful Jacquetta is married to the older Duke of Bedford, English regent of France, he introduces her to a mysterious world of learning and alchemy. Her only friend in the great household is the duke’s squire Richard Woodville, who is at her side when the duke’s death leaves her a wealthy young widow. The two become lovers and marry in secret, returning to England to serve at the court of the young King Henry VI, where Jacquetta becomes a close and loyal friend to his new queen.

The Woodvilles soon achieve a place at the very heart of the Lancaster court, though Jacquetta has visions of the growing threat from the people of England and the danger of their royal York rivals. Jacquetta fights for her king and queen, as she sees an extraordinary and unexpected future for her daughter Elizabeth: a change of fortune, the white rose of York, and the throne of England…

GENRE
Fiction & Literature
RELEASED
2011
October 18
LANGUAGE
EN
English
LENGTH
464
Pages
PUBLISHER
Atria Books
SELLER
Simon & Schuster Digital Sales LLC
SIZE
14.4
MB

Customer Reviews

323EL ,

Lady of the Rivers

The novel portrays the Nobles at the start of the War of the Roses. It was very interesting overall and one can’t help but like the strong Jacetta. The fortunes of the War switched with almost every battle. I should like to know more of the end of Jacetta’s life and what happened to Margaret of Anjou and King Henry..research!

Irma B ,

Lady of the Rivers

I cab not wait for her novels to come out. Even though it is historical fiction I feel I learn so much. As always this was a good read and I turkey enjoyed it.

robincarrio ,

Slow start. Great read

Started off boring but was glad I kept reading. It had me entranced.

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