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evakristin's review
3.0
This book grew on me. In the beginning the language made it hard to follow, but by the end I was not in doubt about buying the rest of the trilogy. I think what did it, was how human and believable the characters seemed to me, especially the relationship between king Henry and his daughter Mary was painful to read about. It didn't occur to me that even a sovereign king may become a victim of political circumstances.
Also, it's interesting that Katharine Howard is described as wise, educated and modest, the complete opposite of most other sources. And all the little details about everyday life in Tutor England are wonderful.
Three and a half stars because of the slow start, and some painfully longwinded segments. Like some of Throckmorton's monologues to Katharine. Hold thy tongue, knave!
Also, it's interesting that Katharine Howard is described as wise, educated and modest, the complete opposite of most other sources. And all the little details about everyday life in Tutor England are wonderful.
Three and a half stars because of the slow start, and some painfully longwinded segments. Like some of Throckmorton's monologues to Katharine. Hold thy tongue, knave!
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