Katherine by Anya Seton

Katherine

Anya Seton with Wanda McCaddon, Philippa Gregory

missing duration info Add in missing duration information • first pub 1954 (editions)

fiction historical romance emotional informative slow-paced

Description

This classic romance novel tells the true story of the love affair that changed history—that of Katherine Swynford and John of Gaunt, Duke of Lancaster, the ancestors of most of the British royal family. Set in the vibrant 14th century of Chaucer ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 974 reviews

Moods

emotional 82%
reflective 43%
informative 39%
adventurous 21%
challenging 21%
hopeful 21%
sad 21%
tense 17%
dark 13%
inspiring 13%
mysterious 4%
relaxing 4%

Pace

slow 76%
medium 24%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 71% | A mix: 23% | Plot: 4%

Strong character development?

Yes: 81% | It's complicated: 9% | No: 9%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 54% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 20%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 72% | N/A: 13% | It's complicated: 9% | Yes: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 59% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 18% | N/A: 4%

Average rating

4.01

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