Thats what I loved most- I felt that I actually knew these characters, had actually sat down at a meal with Katherine Swynford or gone hunting with Prince John. I decided it doesn't matter whether or not you love the heroes of this book- they were real people, and that's what makes this book so much more vibrant. Whenever I read historical fiction, I always look to see whether the author has done her research- Anya Seton most definitely did hers. I thoroughly loved this novel there are parts of it that still stay with me two months after reading it. The story of Katherine Swynford and John of Gaunt is set against a backdrop of chivalry and heroic adventure during the 14th century. This novel is a great introduction to the works of Anya Seton. It is one of those books that all lovers of historical fiction should read, not simply for the history, but because this is an elegantly crafted novel unarguably one of the very best I've read in a long time. I am a younger reader, and so I don't have fond memories of the first time this book came out but I'm glad that they brought Katherine back into print. This book is more than just a good romance.
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