The Lady of the Rivers (Cousins' War Series #3)

from TheLostEntwife

I've been a fan of Philippa Gregory since, years ago, I picked up The Other Boleyn Girl. I can't help it - I love easy to read historical fiction, and Philippa Gregory provides enough meat in these books to make me feel like I'm learning and being entertained, all in one fell swoop. I've had The ...

from justagirlwithabook

This was a wonderful start to the sweeping series that only Philippa Gregory could tackle. We are introduced to the Lady of the Rivers, mother to the future White Queen of England. As the Cousins' War rages on, we follow her story as she marries, produces heirs, and rises into an always dangerous...

from PhilSyphe

This book is told from the viewpoint of Jacquetta of Luxemburg, who became the Duchess of Bedford when she was 17, making her wife to the regent of England - the duke being uncle to Henry VI who was then too young to rule. The story covers the period of 1430-1464, thus it comprises of the times l...

from robeik

Philippa Gregory writes very interesting books to help introduce readers, certainly me, to English history. The time of the Wars of the Roses have to date been quite confusing to me, especially with so many similar names, and people have multiple names. Reading this book has helped a bit (althoug...

from NCRainstorm

Philippa Gregory is a bestselling author in historical fiction. The Lady of the Rivers is the third book in her The Cousins' War series. However, this is the first book written by Ms. Gregory that I have ever read. Even though it's the third of a series, the novel read fine as a stand-alone. It's...