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

April 3, 2012 by Darlene

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!

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  1. Renee@mytrampolinelife says

    April 3, 2012 at 4:45 am

    I love Philippa Gregory and would love to win! Thanks!

  2. Renee@mytrampolinelife says

    April 3, 2012 at 4:46 am

    I follow this blog.

  3. Renee@mytrampolinelife says

    April 3, 2012 at 4:47 am

    I follow on networked blogs.

  4. Renee@mytrampolinelife says

    April 3, 2012 at 4:48 am

    I tweeted the giveaway.

  5. Lisa Garrett says

    April 3, 2012 at 5:01 am

    I really enjoy reading historical novels.

  6. Lisa Garrett says

    April 3, 2012 at 5:01 am

    I follow via GFC and email.

  7. Lisa Garrett says

    April 3, 2012 at 5:03 am

    Tweeted: https://mobile.twitter.com/#!/lag32583/status/187133048259743745

  8. Lisa Garrett says

    April 3, 2012 at 5:04 am

    I follow via networked blogs: Lisa Holmes Garrett

  9. Linda B says

    April 3, 2012 at 8:03 am

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

  10. Allison Macias says

    April 3, 2012 at 8:05 am

    I love Gregory’s writing!! I’d love to win this book. I follow you as well!

  11. zibilee says

    April 3, 2012 at 8:09 am

    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. Georgette Coan says

    April 3, 2012 at 10:37 am

    I follow by email georgette.coan
    Also Twitter LadyGDuran
    GFC Georgette C
    FB Gigi Coan

    Thanks for the giveaway, you can always count on her to deliver a good read.

  13. Sophia Rose says

    April 3, 2012 at 12:33 pm

    This book sounds great and I love reading about that time period in history. Thanks for the giveaway opportunity.

    +1 GFC: Sophia Rose
    +1 NB: Sally Michele Shaw
    +1 Tweeted: Book Spotlight: The Lady of the Rivers by Philippa Gregory & Giveaway https://peekingbetweenthepages.com/2012/04/book-spotlight-the-lady-of-the-rivers-by-philippa-gregory-giveaway.html

  14. CassandraG says

    April 3, 2012 at 12:33 pm

    The book sounds really interesting.
    GFC follower

  15. Mary Ann Woods says

    April 3, 2012 at 12:57 pm

    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. nan says

    April 3, 2012 at 1:11 pm

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

  17. Krista says

    April 3, 2012 at 1:26 pm

    I love the White Queen and Red Queen would love to win this thanks for the chance too!

  18. Krista says

    April 3, 2012 at 1:26 pm

    I follow your blog!

  19. Krista says

    April 3, 2012 at 1:27 pm

    I shared by tweeting!

  20. Krista says

    April 3, 2012 at 1:27 pm

    I follow you Networked Blogs! Thanks

  21. Colleen Turner says

    April 3, 2012 at 1:37 pm

    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!

  22. Colleen Turner says

    April 3, 2012 at 1:38 pm

    I am a GFC follower (Colleen Turner).

  23. Colleen Turner says

    April 3, 2012 at 1:40 pm

    I am a Networked Blogs follower (Colleen Turner).

  24. bn100 says

    April 3, 2012 at 1:50 pm

    I enjoyed the review. The book sounds very interesting.

  25. bn100 says

    April 3, 2012 at 1:51 pm

    I follow the blog.

  26. Maureen says

    April 3, 2012 at 3:28 pm

    Please enter me.
    I follow on GFC
    I follow on Networked blogs
    Tweet: https://twitter.com/#!/MaureenCE/status/187290168284291072

  27. Susan says

    April 3, 2012 at 4:24 pm

    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

  28. Shannon says

    April 3, 2012 at 4:31 pm

    This book sounds really good.

    I follow your blog.

    I tweeted about the review and giveaway: https://twitter.com/#!/ggjunk/status/187306122946936834

    bas1chsemail at gmail dot com

  29. rhonda says

    April 3, 2012 at 4:59 pm

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

  30. Cyn209 says

    April 3, 2012 at 7:30 pm

    thank you for this giveaway!! can’t wait to read the Lady of the Rivers!!!!

    i follow your blog: Cyn2009

    does sharing on my FB wall count??? http://www.facebook.com/cyn209

  31. Janet P. says

    April 3, 2012 at 9:05 pm

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

    I follow you on Google Reader.

  32. LilMissMolly says

    April 3, 2012 at 9:12 pm

    This book sounds so good. I can’t wait to read it!
    GFC follower

  33. Anne says

    April 4, 2012 at 7:58 am

    Thanks for this lovely giveaway. I am an e-mail subscriber.

  34. Ellie says

    April 4, 2012 at 8:06 am

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

  35. Margaret says

    April 4, 2012 at 10:39 am

    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
    singitm(at)hotmail(dot)com

  36. Karen W says

    April 5, 2012 at 5:22 am

    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. mamabunny13 says

    April 5, 2012 at 10:53 am

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

  38. mamabunny13 says

    April 5, 2012 at 10:53 am

    I follow on networked blogs – mamabunny shelor
    mamabunny13 at gmail dot com

  39. mamabunny13 says

    April 5, 2012 at 10:54 am

    I follow you via gfc – mamabunny13
    mamabunny13 at gmail dot com

  40. Carol Wong says

    April 5, 2012 at 1:36 pm

    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

  41. Carol Wong says

    April 5, 2012 at 1:37 pm

    I am one of your blog followers.

    CarolNWong(at)aol(dot)com

  42. Carol Wong says

    April 5, 2012 at 1:38 pm

    I tweeted: http://t.co/xpAHMnJB

    CarolNWong(at)aol(dot)com

  43. Carol Wong says

    April 5, 2012 at 1:39 pm

    I follow you with Networked Blogs.

    CarolNWong(at)aol(dot)com

  44. Farin says

    April 5, 2012 at 10:50 pm

    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

  45. Maureen says

    April 11, 2012 at 2:32 pm

    She is a great author.
    I follow on GFC
    I follow on networked blogs
    Tweet: https://twitter.com/#!/MaureenCE/status/190175284610338816

  46. Anita Yancey says

    April 14, 2012 at 10:56 am

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

  47. Anita Yancey says

    April 14, 2012 at 10:57 am

    Follow on GFC as Anita Yancey.
    ayancey(at)dishmail(dot)net

  48. Anita Yancey says

    April 14, 2012 at 10:59 am

    Tweeted giveaway.
    Twitter Name:@Anita Yancey
    ayancey(at)dishmail(dot)net

  49. Anita Yancey says

    April 14, 2012 at 10:59 am

    Follow on Network Blogs as Anita Yancey.
    ayancey(at)dishmail(dot)net

  50. Carol M says

    April 14, 2012 at 11:52 am

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

    mittens0831 at aol dot com

  51. Carol M says

    April 14, 2012 at 11:52 am

    I follow on GFC – Carol M

    mittens0831 at aol dot com

  52. Carol M says

    April 14, 2012 at 11:53 am

    https://twitter.com/#!/CarolAnnM/status/191222614751059968

    mittens0831 at aol dot com

  53. Carol M says

    April 14, 2012 at 11:55 am

    I follow on Networked Blogs – Carol Mintz
    mittens0831 at aol dot com

  54. Carrie at In the Hammock Blog says

    April 14, 2012 at 8:00 pm

    i loved the white queen, and i would like to read this too! Thank you!

  55. Carrie at In the Hammock Blog says

    April 14, 2012 at 8:02 pm

    i’m a gfc follower

  56. Carrie at In the Hammock Blog says

    April 14, 2012 at 8:02 pm

    i tweeted here https://twitter.com/#!/in_the_hammock/status/191345692986449922

  57. pamela james says

    April 19, 2012 at 6:41 am

    Love Tudor period reads!
    TY for the giveaway!
    pjames330 at aol dot com

  58. pamela james says

    April 19, 2012 at 6:42 am

    gfc follower
    pjames330 at aol dot com

  59. pamela james says

    April 19, 2012 at 6:43 am

    networked blogs follower
    pjames330 at aol dot com

  60. pamela james says

    April 19, 2012 at 6:46 am

    https://twitter.com/#!/pj436/status/192957094591344640

    pjames330 at aol dot com

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