Scandalous Duchess

Having read Alison Weir's historical non-fiction on Katherine Swynford at the start of this year I was keen to see an interpretation of her life and romance with John of Gaunt.

The chemistry between the characters was amazing! Compellingly page turning without there being too overt or crude details.

The writing style of the author was as precise and engaging as usual. I've found it so satisfying to note that the 1st person perspective of the different Anne O'Brien books I've read to date has differed in that she can write more than one character (other authors sometimes struggle with this trait and end up writing the same character throughout their whole catalogue just with different names and hair colours).

My only reason for not giving this 5 is that the story did gloss over some events to span more or less Katherine's whole life, whereas I think if it had been more focused a timeline then it would be perfect for me.

((That said, I'm a glutton for details and slow burns with enough intrigue to keep on patiently leaping forwards towards thrilling outcomes. Whereas I think I'm the minority in that preference!))