Philippa Gregory - A folyók asszonya

After the elderly Duke of Bedford, the English regent of France, marries the beautiful young Jacquetta, he introduces his spouse to the mysterious world of science and alchemy. However, the young woman has only one friend in the crowded court: the duke's squire, Richard Woodville, who will be her support even when the duchess is suddenly widowed. An irresistible passion ignites between them, they get married secretly, and then VI. They move to Henrik's yard. The new Queen of England accepts Jacquetta as her confidant friend, who soon becomes familiar with the intrigues of the royal court and earns a distinguished place among the nobles. Soon, however, dark clouds gather over England: the people are dissatisfied, and the Yorks pose an increasingly serious threat to the royal family. As Jacquetta fights determinedly on the side of the king and queen, she unexpectedly sees a life-changing opportunity. If the tactics are right, his daughter Elizabeth can have a bright future: she can get the throne of England and the white rose of York. But to do so, he must risk everything he has achieved so far...