Katherine Swynford

by Alison Weir

First published 2007

As the mistress and eventual wife of the powerful John of Gaunt, Katherine Swynford navigated the treacherous world of 14th-century English royalty. Despite the risks, their forbidden romance blossomed, weathering war, plague, and political upheaval. Katherine's intelligence and resilience allowed her to seize control of her own destiny, even as she became embroiled in the fate of a nation. Through it all, their enduring love left an indelible mark on the Plantagenet dynasty.

Genres: biography, romance, historical, historical-fiction

Vibes: intimate, suspenseful, thought-provoking

Tropes: forbidden-romance, resilient-heroine

Setting: Great Britain

Period: To 1500, Richard II, 1377-1399, Edward III, 1327-1377

288 pages · Hardcover · Jonathan Cape

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