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Write a reviewThe story of an honest and noble lady living during the turbulent reign of Elizabeth I.
March 23, 2024, 10:17 a.m. A review for 'The Dartington Bride', by Crimefictionfan via AmazonI was gripped from the very beginning .... The writing is pithy, profound, passionate
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 22 March 2024
Rosemary Griggs has created a fascinating niche within the historical fiction genre with her 'Daughters of Devon' series of novels. She focuses on the noble women now almost forgotten by the history books.
I found this story of Lady Gabrielle Roberda Montgomery particularly compelling. I was gripped from the very beginning when Roberda's father was held responsible for the death of King Henri II of France. The French Wars of Religion become a family affair for the young Roberda as she witnesses men with pride, ambition, and recklessness battle against the enmity of …
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 …
a fascinating book which is inspired by true events.
April 4, 2024, 1:23 p.m. A review for 'The Dartington Bride', by Chloe via NetGalleyRosemary Griggs is a great storyteller who transports you to her settings and into the characters' lives. I will be seeking out more of her works!
The Dartington Bride is a fascinating book which is inspired by true events. I have not read or watched much media surrounding this particular facet of the Elizabethan Era, so diving into that world kept me captivated!
It is horrifying how dreadfully some of those men acted; even more terrible is the fact that many of the instances described actually happened (or a variation did).
Rosemary Griggs is a great storyteller who transports you to her settings and into the characters' lives. I will be seeking out more of her works!
Thank you to NetGalley for providing me with the …
A brilliant first novel
Nov. 4, 2023, 11:40 a.m. A review for 'A Woman of Noble Wit', by Rosei Lee... I'm sorry it finished to quick
A brilliant read I’m sorry it’s finished to quick
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 3 November 2023 on amazon.co.uk
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A Woman of Noble Wit
Oct. 25, 2023, 10:23 a.m. A review for 'A Woman of Noble Wit', by SB - Reader review by emaila very gifted storyteller
I've just finished reading your book, and have enjoyed it very much. You are a very gifted storyteller and you have brought to life through your very appealing heroine a fascinating period of English history. I look forward to reading the next instalment.
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