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589 pages • first pub 1954 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780395081730
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin
Publication date: Not specified
Description
This classic romance novel tells the true story of the 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. Set in the vibrant 14th century of Chaucer ...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,411 reviews
Moods
informative 50%
reflective 41%
adventurous 26%
challenging 20%
hopeful 20%
sad 18%
inspiring 13%
dark 11%
tense 11%
mysterious 7%
relaxing 7%
lighthearted 3%
Pace
medium 32%
fast 1%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 56% | A mix: 33% | Plot: 10%Strong character development?
Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 8%Loveable characters?
Yes: 58% | No: 20% | It's complicated: 20%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 79% | Yes: 10% | N/A: 6% | It's complicated: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 56% | No: 27% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Adult/minor relationship, Death, RapeModerate
Pregnancy, Sexual contentMinor
Fire/Fire injury, Animal cruelty, Sexism589 pages • first pub 1954 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780395081730
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin
Publication date: Not specified
Description
This classic romance novel tells the true story of the 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. Set in the vibrant 14th century of Chaucer ...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,411 reviews
Moods
informative 50%
reflective 41%
adventurous 26%
challenging 20%
hopeful 20%
sad 18%
inspiring 13%
dark 11%
tense 11%
mysterious 7%
relaxing 7%
lighthearted 3%
Pace
medium 32%
fast 1%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 56% | A mix: 33% | Plot: 10%Strong character development?
Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 8%Loveable characters?
Yes: 58% | No: 20% | It's complicated: 20%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 79% | Yes: 10% | N/A: 6% | It's complicated: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 56% | No: 27% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Adult/minor relationship, Death, RapeModerate
Pregnancy, Sexual contentMinor
Fire/Fire injury, Animal cruelty, Sexism