Queen’s Gambit by Elizabeth Freemantle
I received this as an ARC from Goodreads.com. I loved this book, this story, this author
this plot-everything!
It took me longer to finish because I savored the writing
and the story. First, this is the first
story I read about Katherine Parr. Anne
Boyle and Catherine of Aragon and Jane Seymour get the most attention since
they have had such fascinating stories.
Fremantle’s story was very intriguing and she did a very thorough job of
presenting Katherine Parr.
There were some parts that Freemantle really captured. I thought it was interesting that Katherine
envied Dot’s life; she gives us an insight to Katherine’s world, “occasionally she
has envied the simplicity of Dot’s life, and would have changed places with her
gladly…” (p231). Mantle paints a picture
of life in court that I found to be very fascinating. There is so much danger, back-stabbing and
fear that is always lurking. I felt very
sad and protective of Katherine, her persona seemed in conflict with the
deviousness around her. I definitely
want to learn more about Katherine and her life.
Freemantle has a very fluid way of writing, it is very easy
to start reading and lose track of time. I love that Katherine was not over showed by
Henry VIII’s encompassing personality. I would love for Freemantle to continue to
write a series maybe about Mary Seymour.
I would definitely re-read this and recommend it!
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