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Jan 05, 2022
Suggested reading order: The Lady of the Rivers The White Queen The Red Queen The Kingmaker's Daughter The White Princess The Constant Princess The King's Curse Three Sisters, Three Queens The Other Boleyn Girl The Boleyn…
Dec 31, 2020Lhadaway1 rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
This is such an amazing read if you love Historical Fiction. Philippa Gregory is truly an awe inspiring author. I hardly read anything else other than Philippa books in this genre. Lady of the Rivers would be a great place to start…
Dec 31, 2020ryner rated this title 3 out of 5 stars
Jacquetta of Luxembourg, daughter of a European count, was as a teenager strategically married off to Henry V's brother John. However, upon his death a few short years later she shocked the court and her family by marrying her late…
Aug 22, 2020
COUSINS' WAR: book 1
clanerwin
May 12, 2020clanerwin rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
Very interesting book about the Lady Jaquetta. I have enjoyed reading books by Philippa Gregory and the history of the Cousin's Wars.
Jan 07, 2020StrangelyExuberant rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
This is a historical novel documenting a portion of the life of Jacquetta of Luxembourg (1415/16 - 1472) as she ventures through the English court, the French and English wars, and the turn of the fortune wheel. It was incredibly…
Jul 21, 2019EljayJohnson rated this title 2.5 out of 5 stars
Interesting story of a historical figure I was unfamiliar with about a time period that fascinates me - the War of the Roses. It could have used some sharper editing; it was a bit repetitive. But Gregory is always a solid choice for…
toastersxunited
May 09, 2019toastersxunited rated this title 3.5 out of 5 stars
A bit slower than some of Gregory's other novels, but still engaging. I tend to enjoy a bit more magic realism in my historical fiction; many times I felt I wanted Jacquetta to embrace that side of herself more, but it still manages to…
Dec 26, 2018
Book 1 of the Series
Jan 12, 2018sarahcharlotte999 rated this title 3 out of 5 stars
Ok, so this book is the historical-fiction equivalent of cold pizza. Not very nutritious, but you just can't stop gobbling it down!
Sep 11, 2016SaraLovesBooks rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
Of all of Philippa Gregory's books, this one is by far and away my favorite. I enjoyed Jacquetta's voice, and the way she handles the struggles in her life. As a fantasy fan, I also enjoyed the hints of mysticism in the story, though I can…
Jul 08, 2015KirstinDezz rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
I read The White Queen, also authored by Philippa Gregory, and fell in love with that book. After, I realized this book existed; I immediately put it on my to-read list! After reading it, all I can say is that while some parts are indeed…
Kdmullerspy
Aug 04, 2014Kdmullerspy rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
Beautiful!!!!!
Jul 15, 2014llongpine rated this title 1 out of 5 stars
I usually like Gregory's style but I could not finish this one. Very slow and disappointing. Does not live up to the White Queen or her others.
Mar 19, 2014BlueHippo rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
I have been reading these books for a while now. I enjoy them because they are usually about someone who is not well known. They are easy to read and the stories are fairly easy to follow. One thing that would make this book (and others…
patty_at_thelibrary
Jan 29, 2014patty_at_thelibrary rated this title 2 out of 5 stars
Not one of the better books I have read this winter. A bit difficult to get through, but passable.
Dec 10, 2013lozza1401 rated this title 3.5 out of 5 stars
I'm loving the prequel series to the author's Tudor series. Highly recommended.
emerald2pac
Nov 30, 2013emerald2pac rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
Excellent and very enjoyable read. I very much so enjoyed the story of Jacquetta and all her backstory. This book had it all. I do agree lots of the same first names are quite confusing especially once the series goes on. You need to try…
Sep 11, 2013claireswazey rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
I really enjoyed this novel, as I enjoy all of Gregory's books. However, I do find this unbelievably complex. There wre so many players in the mix and many of the nobility and royalty had the same first names. It only gets worse…
Aug 09, 2012taniamorgana rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
Interesting, and easier to read than some of Philippa Gregory's other work. I found this book more interesting than others I'd read by her, and enjoyed that Jacquetta was definitely more relateable. This is certainly for pretty high-level…
Jun 04, 2012happycanuck rated this title 2 out of 5 stars
trite - couldn't get through it.
May 13, 2012
Bev recommend
Dec 01, 2011ehbooklover rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
The third book in Gregory's The Cousins' War series. Told from the point of view of Jacquetta, future mother of The White Queen. Full of action, romance, and wonderfully researched characters and settings, this was my favourite of the…
Nov 22, 2011fictionrules rated this title 2 out of 5 stars
Read until page 90. I found that the first person dialogue was very tedious and was unable to go any further. Although I do love historical fiction, this book failed to hold my attention and interest.