The Lady of the Rivers by Philippa Gregory

443 pages first pub 2011 (editions)

fiction historical romance emotional informative slow-paced

Description

#1 New York Times bestselling author and "queen of royal fiction" (USA TODAY) Philippa Gregory brings to life the story of Jacquetta, Duchess of Bedford, a woman of passion and of legend who navigated a treacherous path through the battle lines in...

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Moods

informative 57%
adventurous 54%
emotional 44%
tense 27%
mysterious 18%
sad 17%
reflective 14%
challenging 13%
hopeful 13%
dark 12%
inspiring 5%
lighthearted 3%
relaxing 3%
funny 1%

Pace

slow 45%
medium 45%
fast 8%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 45% | Plot: 31% | Character: 22%

Strong character development?

Yes: 58% | No: 22% | It's complicated: 17% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 46% | It's complicated: 34% | No: 15% | N/A: 3%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 80% | Yes: 10% | It's complicated: 6% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 47% | Yes: 27% | It's complicated: 18% | N/A: 5%

Average rating

3.82

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