Barbara (MsB-CCTX) - , reviewed on 11/6/2011 + 13 more book reviews

To paraphrase a book report by a student I read about years ago I liked the beginning and the ending but it was too long in the middle. This young couple had known each other for many years, but at the time he thought he was a bastard and so far beneath her that he could not even think of courting her. After winning knighthood he garnered wealth and favor, but had made a vow to her to treat her chastely. She'd rather seduce him, but he won't ask her to release him from his vow.
Interesting historical background of the Plantagenet attempts to seize the English throne, with references to the plight of the two princes who disappeared from the Tower, and an attempt to divide the followers of the current pretender.
Normally I can read a book this size in a few hours if it holds my interest; this one didn't and so took several days of off & on reading before finishing.
Probably best read after reading earlier books in trilogy, to maintain the continuity of the monarchy.

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