Katherine becomes the prince's mistress, and discovers an extraordinary world of power, pleasure and passion. The na ve convent-educated orphan of a penniless knight is dazzled by the jousts and the entertainments of court.Ī few years later their paths cross again and this time their passion for each other cannot be denied or suppressed. Katherine comes to the court of Edward III at the age of fifteen. But he is married, and she is soon to be betrothed.Ī few years later their paths cross again and this time their passion for each other cannot be denied or suppressed. Nevertheless, Katherine is beautiful, and she turns the head of the King's favourite son John of Gaunt. This is an era that, 600 years later, we tend to view through a soft-focus lens, remembering it as a romantic and chivalric period of castles, knights, courtly manners and beautiful and elaborate clothing. The na ve convent-educated orphan of a penniless knight is dazzled by the jousts and the entertainments of court. First, in Katherine Anya Seton completely immerses the reader in 14th century England.
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