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Katherine

The classic historical romance

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Katherine comes to the court of Edward III at the age of 15. The naïve convent-educated orphan of a penniless knight is dazzled by the jousts and the entertainments of court. Nevertheless, Katherine is beautiful, and she turns the head of the King's favourite son John of Gaunt. But he is married, and she is soon to be betrothed. A few years later their paths cross again and this time their passion for each other cannot be denied or suppressed. Katherine becomes the prince's mistress, and discovers an extraordinary world of power, pleasure and passion.

©1954 Anya Seton (P)2009 ISIS Publishing Ltd Fiction Historical Fiction Romance Royalty
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This was a joy to experience again! A favourite old book, beautifully read. I started to ration my listening time to prolong the pleasure. More Anya Seton NOW, please, from the same reader. The Winthrop Woman would be my choice!

A totally absorbing blast from the past

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A lengthy and enjoyable story. It obviously has it's basics in fact but the writer has brought the characters and places to life, she has spent time on them and it appeals to your visual imagination. Very well narrated by Diana Bishop.

Well narrated and entertaining

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I have been a fan of historical fiction for some years now and have exhausted Phillipa Gregory's supply of books. Somehow I had missed Katherine until I saw it reviewed on Audible. I loved it. I couldn't wait for a long drive or the chance to do some boring household chores so that I could listen to this incredible story. A love story, it began when Katherine was young and naive, what a beautiful true story of a love that spanned some 30 years. Weaving through the extremely challenging times, illness plague, war. The true love of Richard of Gaunt the kings son, Katherine somehow steadfastly navigates her way through adultery, murder, cruelty and betrayal, she is the mother of some of Richard's children. Half way throught the book I went to Wikipedia to check what became of these children only to discover that they are the ancestors of most of the British Royal Family.



The end will leave you with a sigh.

You will want more but sadly Katherine is Anya Seton's greatest masterpiece there is no more.

A page turner, compelling, thankfully long.

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This is my favourite book of all time. I first read it in my teens and have read and re-read it ever since with the same pleasure. The story is one of true love between the mighty Prince John of Gaunt and the enduring love he had for a commoner. Gripping all the way through.

Anya Seton the master

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A different side of history. Really enjoyed this. It's also prompted me to go back and look up some bits of history.

A lovely listen

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