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Book Spotlight: The Lady of the Rivers by Philippa Gregory & Giveaway

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To celebrate the paperback release of The Lady of the Rivers by Philippa Gregory today I am going to spotlight the book for you telling you what it’s about along with a bit about the author who I’m sure we’re all familiar with anyway.  I have long been a fan of Gregory’s but my absolute favorite book is The Other Boleyn Girl (my review) although I have enjoyed many more.  I haven’t yet had a chance to read The Lady of the Rivers but I do plan on making time soon.  I hope you enjoy the spotlight and be sure to check out the giveaway at the end of the post for your chance to win one of two copies!

 

About The Lady of the Rivers by Philippa Gregory

In THE LADY OF THE RIVERS, now in paperback, #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. . . .

Buy The Lady of the Rivers at Amazon.com or Amazon.ca

 

About Philippa Gregory (from her website)

Photograph by Johnny Ring

Philippa Gregory was an established historian and writer when she discovered her interest in the Tudor period and wrote the novel The Other Boleyn Girl which was made into a tv drama, and a major film. Now, six novels later, she is looking at the family that preceded the Tudors: the magnificent Plantaganets, a family of complex rivalries, loves, and hatreds.

She lives with her family on a small farm in Yorkshire where she keeps horses, hens and ducks. Visitors to this site, Philippa Gregory.com become addicted to the updates of historical research and the progress of ducklings.

Her other great interest is the charity that she founded nearly twenty years ago: Gardens for The Gambia. She has raised funds and paid for 140 wells in the primary schools of this very dry and poor African country, and thousands of school children have been able to learn market gardening in the school gardens watered by the wells. The charity also provides wells for womens’ collective gardens and for The Gambia’s only agricultural college at Njawara.

A past student of Sussex university, and a PhD and Alumna of the Year 2009 of Edinburgh university, her love for history and commitment to historical accuracy are the hallmarks of her writing. She also reviews for the Washington Post, the LA Times, and for UK newspapers, and is a regular broadcaster on television, radio, and webcasts from this website, Philippa Gregory.com.

 

Watch the video below where Philippa tells the story of Jacquetta, Duchess of Bedford, a woman who navigates the battle lines in the Wars of the Roses, and becomes the mother of the White Queen. (from Philippa Gregory’s website)

 

 

GIVEAWAY DETAILS

I have 2 paperback copies of The Lady of the Rivers by Philippa Gregory up for grabs.  To enter…

  • For 1 entry simply leave me a comment entering the giveaway.
  • For 2 entries, follow my blog.  If you already do, thank you, and please let me know so I can pass the extra entry on to you as well.
  • For 3 entries, blog or tweet this giveaway and spread the word.
  • For 4 entries, follow me on Networked Blogs.  Click here to be taken directly there.  Log in to your Facebook account and click follow.  Thanks!

This giveaway is open to US & Canadian residents only (no PO boxes) and I will draw for the winners on Saturday, April 21/12.  Good luck!

Reader Interactions

Comments

  9. I love historical fiction, esp. the Plantagenets. Thanks for the giveaway.
    I’m a google follower.

  11. I just couldn’t get into this one for some reason, and left it half finished. I am wondering if I will ever pick it up again. In my opinion, it’s not Gregory’s best.

  12. I follow by email georgette.coan
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    Thanks for the giveaway, you can always count on her to deliver a good read.

  15. Thanks so much for thinking of your followers with this giveaway! I love Philippa Gregory! I follow via email and Networked Blogs. I also have “liked” you on Facebook. Thanks again!

  16. I’d love to read one of Gregory’s works. Thank for the chance. I’m an email follower.

  21. I absolutely love Philippa Gregory’s books! I have red the other two books in this series and would love a chance to read this one!

  27. Thank you for hosting this giveaway, Darlene. I have posted it in my blog’s sidebar. The Lady of the Rivers sounds wonderful. And Gardens for The Gambia sounds like a wonderful cause.

    suko95(at)gmail(dot)com

  29. i subscribe,follow on network blogs twitter at rhondareads follow on facebook will tweet

  31. I love reading books by Philippa Greggory’s books! She is so talented at writing historical fiction!

    I follow you on Google Reader.

  34. Philippa Gregory has written such memorable books. Thanks. I subscribe via e-mail.

  35. 1-I loved the Tudor series and would love to read this also.

    2-blog follower

    3-tweeted on twitter

    4-network blog follower

    Margaret
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  36. I would love to win this book, I’ve been a fan of historical fiction forever and I recently read the Other Boleyn Girl by Phillipa Gregory and just loved it.
    I am a follower on email
    Tweet: https://twitter.com/#!/KarenWapinski
    I follow on networked blogs under Karen Wapinski

  37. I’m looking forward to reading this book. Thanks for the oppotunity to win it!
    mamabunny13 at gmail dot com

  40. I am very excited about this book. I have heard so much about it and am very interested in this time period.

    CarolNWong(at)aol(dot)com

  44. I Love Philippa Gregory’s books! I would love to be entered to win. I follow via networked blogs (farin rochelle gray) and GFC (Farin)

    email: FarinRochelle(at)gmail(dot)com

  46. This book sounds really good. I just love her books. I’m very interested. Please enter me. Thanks!
    ayancey(at)dishmail(dot)net

  50. I’ve heard a lot of good things about Philippa Gregory’s books! I would love to read this one!

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