"P"assion."D"anger."W"itchcraft . . . "The Lady of the Rivers "is #1 "New York Times "bestselling author Philippa Gregory's remarkable story of Jacquetta, Duchess of Bedford, a woman who navigated a treacherous path through the battle lines in the Wars of the Roses. Descended from Melusina, the river goddess, Jacquetta always has had the gift of second sight. As a child visiting her uncle, she met his prisoner, Joan of Arc, and saw her own power reflected in the young woman accused of witchcraft. They share the mystery of the tarot card of the wheel of fortune before Joan is taken to a horrific death at the hands of the English rulers of France. Jacquetta understands the danger for a woman who dares to dream. Jacquetta is married to the Duke of Bedford, English regent of France, and 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 royal rivals. Not even their courage and loyalty can keep the House of Lancaster on the throne. Henry the king slides into a mysterious sleep; Margaret the queen turns to untrustworthy favorites for help; and Richard, Duke of York, threatens to overturn the whole kingdom for his rival dynasty. Jacquetta fights for her king, her queen, and for her daughter Elizabeth for whom Jacquetta can sense an extraordinary and unexpected future: a change of fortune, the throne of England, and the white rose of York. A sweeping, powerful story rich in passion and legend and drawing on years of research, "The Lady of the Rivers "tells the story of the real-life mother of the white queen.
發表於2024-11-07
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圖書標籤: PhilippaGregory 外國文學 曆史 Qriginal 英國 history
作者的女權主義姿態不時跳齣來(尤其前半部)有點煩人,非常齣戲。囉嗦和某些錶達方式體現齣的品位也顯齣這決不是一個一流作傢的作品(也沒有這個需要)。但是情節上史實與想象的交織恰到好處,對英國史的粉絲來說隨便一讀足以盡興啦!
評分雞肋性質 女主人公的一輩子的流水賬。。。
評分雞肋性質 女主人公的一輩子的流水賬。。。
評分雞肋性質 女主人公的一輩子的流水賬。。。
評分雞肋性質 女主人公的一輩子的流水賬。。。
The Lady of the Rivers 2024 pdf epub mobi 電子書 下載