The Countess and The King
Susan Holloway ScottHistorical romance
Available from Berkley Publishing
ISBN: 978-0451231154
September 2010
| Katherine Sedley was nine years-old when her mad mother was sent to a nunnery. She was then raised by her father Sir Charles Sedley. He took her to court, playhouses, and tawdry parties. She became a not very pretty but outspoken young woman. Her heart was broken twice by men she thought she loved. She decided to become a mistress rather than a wife, believing she would have the better of both worlds. She caught the eye of the Duke of York, heir to the King of England.
Reading about kings, queens, and how they conducted their lives has always intrigued me. The author did a outstanding job with the historical aspect of the story. Her characters were flawless and fit the plot smoothly. I liked how Katherine always referred to herself as "not a beauty" but she managed to catch the eye and keep the eye of a very powerful man. Her wit and outspokenness are probably what kept him interested. I loved this book so well, I'm interested in buying the author's other historical books. Definitely a keeper.
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Reviewer: Theresa B. |
