![]() ![]() ![]() Aside from representing an amazingly anachronistic love affair that spanned thirty years, Katherine Swynford's descendants are both illustrious and widespread - among them our present Queen Elizabeth II, Diana Princess of Wales, almost every European monarch and five American presidents, including George Washington and George W Bush. The name Katherine Swynford may not quite have the historical resonance of the names of other royal mistresses such as Madame de Pompadour or Lily Langtree or Nell Gwynne, but she is perhaps the most significant other woman in royal history. As details about Katherine Swynford are sketchy, the book's focus is split between Katherine and her Plantagenet lover, but is nonetheless a fascinating and revealing read. ![]() Summary: As ever, Weir is interesting, educational and accessible. ![]()
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