5.0 out of 5 stars Her story was almost forgotten in the mists of time until now...
Dec. 17, 2023, 6:26 p.m. A review for 'A Woman of Noble Wit', by amazon reviewer -- CrimefictionfanThis is the remarkable story of a strong, brave woman surviving plagues, religious dissent and the whims of an embittered queen, finding love and happiness in the arms of her pirate hero.
Rosemary Griggs brings a welcome breath of fresh air to the historical novel, avoiding the commercial entrapment of concentrating on the Kings and Queens of England and the Royal Court.
The heroine here is Katherine Champernowne, an educated Devon woman born during the tumultuous reign of King Henry VIII. Tudor and Elizabethan Devon is brought vividly to life. As her children grow older we learn of events on the world stage but keep the focus on the Gilbert and Raleigh families into which Katherine has married.
This is the remarkable story of a strong, brave woman surviving plagues, religious dissent and the whims of an embittered queen, finding love and happiness in the arms of her pirate hero.
original review on Amazon on 17 December
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