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Iscriviti per consentire a LibraryThing di scoprire se ti piacerà questo libro. Attualmente non vi sono conversazioni su questo libro. "Royal Mistress" by Anne Easter Smith was overall a decent read. The plot follows the life of Jane Lambert, the smart and attractive daughter of a silk merchant. It's obvious that Jane's father is closer and favors Jane's younger sister, Bella. So, when Jane's father finally finds her a match, she feels obligated to marry the very boring, older silk merchant, William Shore. Her marriage did not turn out the way that she had hoped. By chance, she meets the King and begins a long term affair as his mistress. Jane's life has its ups and downs. She finds herself in numerous relationships as a mistress to several men, to the dismay of her father. The history portion of this novel is well written and held my interest. Jane's life was a bit tedious to follow at times, and the ending was too predictable. Due to the history portrayed in the plot, I would recommend adding this novel to your "tbr" list. ( ) I loved this book. Anne Easter Smith is a terrific author. She keeps the story flowing and it is hard to put her books down. I didn't know really anything about Jane Shore other than what I had read and saw in the White Queen series. She does not come across as a woman you like in that scenario. Once you have read Royal Mistress you see what a strong woman she is and what she did to survive. It shed a whole new light on Mistress Shore and I look forward to reading more. I was interested in Anne Easter Smith's Royal Mistress because I loved one of her previous novels, Daughter of York I'm branching out a little bit from Tudor historical novels into War of The Roses historical novels, and I'm getting interested in Edward IV. Mostly because of The Rose of York, actually. Royal Mistress tells the story of Jane Shore, a London merchant's wife who catches the eye of King Edward IV. Of course, he's married to Elizabeth Woodville (and possibly also Eleanor Butler) but that doesn't stop him from pursuing Jane. Or, any other attractive ladies, for that matter. I have no idea how he managed to get anything done. Read the rest. Mistress Elizabeth Lambert, more commonly known as Jane Shore, was the most famous of Edward IV's mistresses. She has fascinated me for 30 years, since I first read "The Goldsmith's Wife". This latest novel has more accurate information about her, but I have to say there still is very little known about a great deal of her life. Her actual birth date is a mystery. I am also a sucker for anything about Richard III. To me he is the ultimate mystery man. The romantic in me would love to believe that he had no hand in the murder of his two nephews, and that he really did have the "good of the realm" in mind when he stole the throne. I just can't quite believe this and am actually sorry for it! Anne Easter Smith believes it, and places a good deal of blame elsewhere. It's interesting to read opposing views, especially when presented this well. One incident she and I do agree on is William Hastings; what in the world happened there? Anne Easter Smith has become one of my favorite authors. Subject matter alone would place her high on my list, but she also writes very well and manages to keep me up late every night that I have one of her novels in my hands! I know Jane will stay with me for a few days. Very heartily recommended. nessuna recensione | aggiungi una recensione
From the author of A Rose for the Crown and Daughter of York comes another engrossing historical novel of the York family in the Wars of the Roses, telling the fascinating story of the rise and fall of the final and favorite mistress of Edward IV. Jane Lambert, the quick-witted and alluring daughter of a silk merchant, is twenty-two and still unmarried. When Jane's father finally finds her a match, she's married off to the dull, older silk merchant William Shore. Marriage doesn't stop Jane from flirtation, however, and when the king's chamberlain, Will Hastings, comes to her husband's shop, Will knows King Edward will find her irresistible. Edward IV has everything: power, majestic bearing, superior military leadership, a sensual nature, and charisma. And with Jane as his mistress, he also finds true happiness. But when his hedonistic tendencies get in the way of being the strong leader England needs, his life, as well as those of Jane and Will Hastings, hangs in the balance. Jane must rely on her talents to survive as the new monarch, Richard III, bent on reforming his brother's licentious court, ascends the throne. This dramatic tale has been an inspiration to poets and playwrights for five hundred years, and, as told through the unique perspective of a woman plucked from obscurity and thrust into a life of notoriety, Royal Mistress is sure to enthrall today's historical fiction lovers as well. Non sono state trovate descrizioni di biblioteche |
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Google Books — Sto caricando le informazioni... GeneriSistema Decimale Melvil (DDC)813.6Literature English (North America) American fiction 21st CenturyClassificazione LCVotoMedia:
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