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Katherine

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Katherine

By: Anya Seton
Narrated by: Lorna Bennett
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"Exhilarating, exuberant, and rich," Katherine is an epic novel of a 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 (Austin Chronicle).

Set in the vibrant fourteenth 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 rule 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 affair persists through decades of war, adultery, murder, loneliness, and redemption.

Anya Seton's vivid rendering of the lives of the Duke and Duchess of Lancaster makes Katherine an unmistakable classic.

“An inspiration and the benchmark by which I judge historical novels.”—Alison Weir

©2000 Anya Seton (P)2021 HarperCollins Publishers 20th Century Biographical Fiction Fiction Genre Fiction Historical Historical Fiction Medieval Romance Middle Ages Biography Royalty
Historical Accuracy • Engaging Love Story • Excellent Narration • Vivid Period Details • Beautiful Writing
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Wonderful finely wrought characters in a tale of enduring love and a woman’s incredible capacity to survive the fickle winds of fate

Transported back to Chaucer’s England

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This is one of my favorite books. I’ve read many history books of this era & enjoy the historical fiction novels. IMO, this is the best historical love story of the time. It was a joy listening to it. This true story, so well researched & written, is such a marvelous example of love, fate & genetics. I have no doubt I will listen to this audio book again & again! If you are interested in this English history yime period, this read is a must.

A great love story, among such hard times.

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I fell in love with the characters. I never lost interest as the story moved along.

Remarkable story

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I absolutely adore this book so perfectly written. definitely in the top tier of Anya Seton novels

love

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The Historical review is fascinating, characters developed and well written. I do highly recommend reading this book!

Excellent book!

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I liked the love story of course. But the illustrations of the times through words was fantastic. The reader really gets to see life as it was back then. I was also impressed with Catherine”s ability to take criticism and look at it, think about it and change her views if the new info made sense.

The authenticity of the heroine at all phases of life

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The story and the narrator flowed smoothly until The End. It was a good book.

The story lacked vulgarity.

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This book was a disappointment. I love historical fiction and I had never read this offer before now. It wasn’t all that bad but it wasn’t all that good either. Just had a hard time staying awake.
I will say this, though now my interest is peak and I want to read more about Catherine

Didn’t do Katherine Justice

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Very well written historical semi fiction. i was sorry for it to end, even tho it was 28 hours long!

near perfect narration!

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I loved all the characters and the reminder of the struggles that woman have overcome. Enjoyed listening to this one.

Loved this one

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