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Summary: Going Back to What Was Good
Review: This has to be one of my favorites. The reader is transported to the court of Edward III in 14th century England and is given a very detailed view of the economic, political, and cultural conditions of the period. Focusing on the romantic relationship between Katherine Swynford and John of Gaunt, Duke of Lancaster, the story is entertaining, well written and researched. It is a great read for a rainy day off from work. One interesting note is that Katherine and John of Gaunt really did have a romantic attachment to eachother and the current British monarch is a direct descendant of that relationship.
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Summary: This is a great book
Review: Anya Seton takes you back into the world of 14th century England and makes it come to life. Not only is the book entertaining, but it has quite a bit of accurate historical information. It helped me out in some of my history classes, because it enabled me to imagine what John, Duke of Lancaster & his son Henry Bolingbroke (King Henry IV), were like. Seton brings her characters, both real & fictional, to life, she makes you really care what happens to them. The story of Katherine Swynford is one about a love that withstands marriage, children, murder & death. It also tells of how the people, both rich & poor were effected by war, political alliances & the plague. Yes, this is a rather long book, but it is well worth the read & has something in it for everyone.
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