The Lady of the Rivers by Philippa Gregory

The Lady of the Rivers

The Plantagenet and Tudor Novels #1

Philippa Gregory

512 pages • first pub 2011 (editions)

fiction historical romance emotional informative slow-paced
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When the young and beautiful Jacquetta is married to the older 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 Woodvill...

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Moods

adventurous 55%
informative 54%
emotional 51%
tense 33%
mysterious 20%
sad 18%
hopeful 14%
dark 13%
challenging 11%
reflective 11%
inspiring 7%
relaxing 5%
lighthearted 3%
funny 2%

Pace

medium 48%
slow 42%
fast 8%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | Plot: 31% | Character: 17%

Strong character development?

Yes: 57% | No: 22% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 51% | It's complicated: 32% | No: 13% | N/A: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 77% | Yes: 11% | It's complicated: 7% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 45% | It's complicated: 26% | Yes: 24% | N/A: 3%

Average rating

3.85

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