The Lady of the Rivers

In this captivating tale from #1 New York Times bestselling author Philippa Gregory, the journey of Jacquetta, Duchess of Bedford, unfolds against the backdrop of the War of the Roses. Initially married to the older Duke of Bedford, Jacquetta is introduced to a world of alchemy and intrigue, finding solace in the company of Richard Woodville, her squire. After becoming a wealthy widow, Jacquetta marries Richard in secret and rises to prominence at the court of young King Henry VI, navigating the dangerous politics of the era while envisioning an extraordinary future for her daughter, Elizabeth.