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Book Review of Mistress of the Monarchy: The Life of Katherine Swynford, Duchess of Lancaster

Mistress of the Monarchy: The Life of Katherine Swynford, Duchess of Lancaster
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I'll bet you know someone from history who can be connected to this unique and intriguing woman!

I love historical fiction and biographies and Alison Weir's histories are the most engaging I've found. Always thoroughly researched and compellingly conveyed. This love story, though there's little documentation of Katherine's life, is well pursued as the scandal of the 14th century. Enduring and satisfying all the elements of a fairy tale complete with the happily ever after...well at least for awhile.