The Handfasted Wife by Carol McGrath

The Handfasted Wife

Daughters of Hastings #1

Carol McGrath

376 pages first pub 2013 (editions)

fiction historical emotional slow-paced
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The Handfasted Wife is the story of the Norman Conquest from the perspective of Edith (Elditha) Swanneck, Harold's common-law wife. She is set aside for a political marriage when Harold becomes king in 1066. Determined to protect her children's de...

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Moods

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informative 100%
inspiring 100%
tense 100%

Pace

slow 100%

Plot- or character-driven?

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Strong character development?

It's complicated: 100%

Loveable characters?

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Diverse cast of characters?

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Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 100%

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