![]() ![]() I was amazed at how many times Jacquetta gave birth but it was more common in those times to have as many children as possible. The intricacies of court life were very interesting and I realized I’d rather not be a part of court life in the 1400s. His insanity was entertaining and frightening at the same time. Gregory does an amazing job bringing historical figures to life. Overall, I was happy with it, but it wasn’t as entertaining as The Queen’s Fool or The Virgin’s Lover or some of Gregory’s other, more notable books. I liked that this one ended right where The White Queen began with Jacquetta’s daughter, Elizabeth. Gregory’s Cousins War series has been hit or miss for me and I’ve read three of them, The White Queen, The Red Queen, and this title. On the other hand, it didn’t surprise me. On one hand, that’s a good thing because it means I found it wonderfully enjoyable, greatly written, and full of historical detail without being slow or bulky. This book was exactly what I was looking for. ![]() ![]() Widowed at the age of 19, she took the extraordinary risk of marrying a gentleman of her household for love, and then carved out a new life for herself. ![]() Jacquetta, daughter of the Count of Luxembourg and kinswoman to half the royalty of Europe, was married to the great Englishman John, Duke of Bedford, uncle to Henry VI. The Lady of the Rivers by Philippa Gregory ![]()
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