The Lady of the Rivers by Gregory, Philippa - 2011

London: Simon and Schuster, 2011. An As New copy in an As New dustjacket which is not price clipped. First Edition, First Printing. 510 pages. Jacquetta's Family Tree. Family Tree of the Houses of York, Lancaster and Tudor. Map of Battles in England. Map of France in 1430. Descended from Medusina, the river goddess, Jacquetta has always had the gift of second sight. As a child visiting her uncle, she meets his prisoner, Joan of Arc, and sees her own power reflected in the young woman accused of witchcraft. Married to the Duke of Bedford, English Regent of France - Jacquetta is introduced by him 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 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 the royal rivals. The king slides into a mysterious sleep; Margaret, his queen, turns to untrustworthy favourites for help, and Richard, Duke of York, threatens to overturn the whole kingdom for his rival dynasty of the House of York. Jacquetta fights for her king, for her queen, and for her daughter Elizabeth Woodville, a young woman for whom Jacquetta can sense an extraordinary and unexpected future: a change of fortune, the throne of England, and the white rose of York. L. First. Hard Cover. As New/As New. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.