Kristin D. (kdurham2813) reviewed on 11/24/2011 + 753 more book reviews

Helpful Score: 4

As I am not a huge historical fiction fan, I don't tend to read a ton of books each year from this genre, but every so often I am drawn to a story not matter what year it took place. If I read historical genre, I usually lean towards Philippa Gregory because she has this unique ability to make a historical story feel accessible to any reader.


This story centered around a mystical woman who is living in a time where people are very apprehensive of magic and mystical things. Through two marriages and many, many children - Jacquetta is a woman who has power when women don't usually have power or even a say in their lives. I loved how she exerted power, but also uplifted the man in her life as the center of the household. To learn about the impact that she had on future kings of England was interesting and really made her a bigger character that one may think at the beginning.


I absolutely loved watching her "views" into the future come true in one way or another. That was something that kept me intrigued and reading way beyond page 200.


A great read that is part of a series that is perfect to curl up with during these cold months. Add this one to your list as a readable and enjoyable historical fiction read.

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