Giveaway: The Lady of the Rivers by Philippa Gregory
Book Description:
#1 New York Times bestselling author Philippa Gregory masterfully weaves passion, adventure, and witchcraft into the story of Jacquetta, Duchess of Bedford, who would survive two reigns and two wars to become the first lady at the rival courts of both Lancaster and York.
When Jacquetta is married to the 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 can sense the growing threat from the people of England and the danger of their royal York rivals. As Jacquetta fights for her king and her queen, she can see an extraordinary and unexpected future for her daughter Elizabeth: a change of fortune, the throne of England, and the white rose of York. . . .
Praise includes:
“Gregory demonstrates the passion and skill that has made her the queen of English historical fiction…portrays spirited women at odds with powerful men, endowing distant historical events with drama, and figures long dead or invented with real-life flaws and grand emotions.” —Publishers Weekly (starred review)
“This rip-roarer possesses the same intimate imaginative texture of Gregory's classic The Other Boleyn Girl.…It's about love, power, and human weakness.” —USATODAY.com
Philippa Gregory is the author of several bestselling novels, including The Other Boleyn Girl, and is a recognized authority on women’s history. She studied history at the University of Sussex and received a PhD at the University of Edinburgh. She welcomes visitors to her website, PhilippaGregory.com.
This giveaway is for Canada and the U.S. and ends on May 18, 2012. Please use Rafflecopter below to enter.
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I would love to read this book. It sound like a wonderful read. Thank you for the chance.
:)Jeanne B.T.
momma8385 said... May 5, 2012 at 9:51 AM
I've read several of her other books and would love a chance to read this one.
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Patricia N said... May 5, 2012 at 10:42 AM
I absolutely love her books! One of my favorite authors!
Literary Chanteuse said... May 5, 2012 at 11:03 AM
I love her books! Thanks for the awesome giveaway!
manda-rae said... May 5, 2012 at 3:05 PM
I love books based on the history of the Royals. Added to my wish list. Thanks for the opportunity to enter giveaway.
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misskallie2000 said... May 5, 2012 at 10:15 PM
The book sounds very interesting.
bn100 said... May 5, 2012 at 11:15 PM
I've heard her books are really good! I'd love to read this one!
Carol M said... May 6, 2012 at 8:00 AM
I've enjoyed many of Gregory's books and look forward to this one too! Thanks!
holdenj said... May 7, 2012 at 5:23 PM
There are so many elements that appeals to me, especially the time era.
Na said... May 7, 2012 at 10:55 PM
Thanks for the opportunity!
ikkinlala said... May 10, 2012 at 3:28 PM
Thanks for giveaway.
rhonda said... May 11, 2012 at 7:43 AM
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