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Katherine

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This classic romance novel tells the true story of the love affair that changed history—that of Katherine Swynford and John of Gaunt, Duke of Lancaster, the ancestors of most of the British royal family. Set in the vibrant 14th century of Chaucer and the Black Death, the story features knights fighting in battle, serfs struggling in poverty, and the magnificent Plantagenets—Edward III, the Black Prince, and Richard II—who ruled despotically over a court rotten with intrigue. Within this era of danger and romance, John of Gaunt, the king’s son, falls passionately in love with the already married Katherine. Their well-documented affair and love persist through decades of war, adultery, murder, loneliness, and redemption. This epic novel of conflict, cruelty, and untamable love has become a classic since its first publication in 1954.

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From: Amazon Posted: Apr 09, 2008 Type: User Review Engaging and well-written historical fiction...

I just completed this novel last night and I must say that I thoroughly enjoyed it. It is well written and does a more than adequate job of holding the reader's attention despite the fact that it is a lengthy novel. I was touched by the love...
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From: Amazon Posted: Apr 08, 2008 Type: User Review Katherine

One of the reason historical romantic novels were so popular in their day. Lots of story, and history to enjoy, plus being well written.
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From: Amazon Posted: Apr 01, 2008 Type: User Review Loved it!!!!

This is one of my very favorite books! If you like historical fiction you will really enjoy this book.
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From: Amazon Posted: Mar 31, 2008 Type: User Review Too lengthy

Found it to be very lengthy and therefore dull in many sections. Lost some interest throughout.
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From: Amazon Posted: Mar 28, 2008 Type: User Review Be There

I've read so much medieval romantic literature...Katherine is one of the best. Kristin Lavransdatter is the finest, yet, Katherine does have as much historic content and fact as any text book.
Though I think the "bodice busting" parts are...
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From: Amazon Posted: Mar 27, 2008 Type: User Review A satisfying weeper of a novel

500 pages of small type led to nineteen hours of reading I won't soon forget. Not only is the true story of Katherine Swynford and John of Gaunt an incredible and historically verifiable tale, but the writing style is almost...haunting. Seton has...
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From: Amazon Posted: Mar 22, 2008 Type: User Review SETTON IS EXCELLENT, GREAT SOURCE OF HISTORIC NOVEL

AS DIFFERENT FROM MOST REVIEWERS I HAVE'NT READ ANY SPECIFIC HISTORY OF THE PLANTAGENETS WHEN I DECIDED TO BUY THE BOOK. I DID IT BECAUSE I PREFER ROMANTIC STORIES WITH A HISTORIC BASE, SINCE ALL REVIEWS WERE GOOD I STARTED TO READ IT, AND...
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From: Amazon Posted: Mar 14, 2008 Type: User Review Obsession!

I am obsessed with this book! It is one of the best novels that I have read in many, many years and I cannot get KAtherine and her cohorts out of my mind. I am an avid reader, I read all the time, and have since I was a child; I am now an old...
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From: Amazon Posted: Mar 10, 2008 Type: User Review What is the big deal?

I don't get it. All the 5 star reviews I mean. This is a very nice story very poorly told. It drones on and on with excrutiating detail.
I have read better.
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From: Amazon Posted: Feb 09, 2008 Type: User Review A Must Read

This isn't a Romance where everything turns out right. This is a genuine, real life, actually happened, love story. Read it and you'll be forever changed. Also, if you enjoyed this book please locate a copy of "Forever Amber" and read it too. This...
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