My Book Reviews

Having read Rosemary's first book, it was with eager anticipation that the second came about and with great luck, I met Rosemary as she gave a talk at a local festival dressed in her fabulous gown.
This book did not disappoint.
The tale of a young woman's turbulent childhood in war torn France, her close relationship with the family 'guardian' Alain but difficult relationship with a headstrong mother. The factual elements of this woman's life were interwoven with embellishment, all of which made perfect sense and was not overly sentimental nor did it deviate from the factual points so much that it …

I loved listening to this book. You get a lot of books about Henry viii, but this one was unique in its perspective. Katherine Kat, is indeed a woman of noble wit. She is strong, she is smart, she is resolved to make something of her life. I loved her relationship with Walter Sr. and each of her children. Her family too was so supportive and engaged both in court life and her life.

The writing was descriptive and emotional and the narration was on point.

Original review posted on Good rEads on 4 September 2024
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/6820321691

The Dartington Bride (Daughters of Devon)
WRITTEN BY ROSEMARY GRIGGS
REVIEW BY ANNA BELFRAGE

In 1559, the French king, Henri II, died of injuries incurred during a tournament. The person responsible for these injuries was Gabriel de Lorges, the future Count of Montgomery. At the time, the protagonist of The Dartington Bride, Gabriel’s daughter Roberda, was around six. For some weeks, her existence went topsy-turvy as the family awaited news as to her father’s fate.

Roberda’s childhood is filled with turmoil: while her father was pardoned for Henri II, he then embraces the cause of Protestantism, which effectively has his entire family …

Reviewed in the United States on 10 September 2024
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If you like history then you will love this book! I loved 😍 reading this book its really interesting I learned a lot.

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Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 10 September 2024
From the first page, starting with the child Catherine, this well researched Tudor novel grabs your attention. The setting of the story, with vivid and interesting detail, is a wonderful insight into the difficulties and dangers even a woman of high birth had to suffer at the hands of her family and husband. But Catherine is made of strong stuff, and her trajectory from 13 year old bride to accomplished and confident woman of substance, mother, wife and high society beauty is fascinating and told at a pace that never stumbles. Rosemary …