The Lady of the Rivers tells the captivating story of Jacquetta, the daughter of the Count of Luxembourg, who is kinswoman to half the royalty of Europe. Married to the great Englishman John, Duke of Bedford, uncle to Henry VI, she finds herself widowed at the tender age of 19. Taking an extraordinary risk, Jacquetta marries a gentleman of her household for love, defying convention to carve out a new life for herself.

Her journey takes her into the heart of the English court, where she becomes a close friend to Queen Margaret of Anjou and a supporter of the House of Lancaster. Amidst the backdrop of the Hundred Years' War and the rising tensions of the Wars of the Roses, Jacquetta's life is rich with passion, legend, and loyalty.

Gifted with second sight and linked to the mythical Melusina, Jacquetta navigates the treacherous waters of royal intrigue, fighting for her king, her queen, and her daughter, Elizabeth Woodville. Her story is one of courage, love, and a dramatic change of fortune, as her daughter becomes entwined with the rival House of York.

This sweeping, powerful tale draws on years of research to bring to life the real-life mother of the White Queen, offering a unique perspective on a complex, treacherous era.