Katherine (Seton novel)
1954 novel by Anya Seton / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Katherine is a 1954 historical novel by American author Anya Seton. It tells the story of the historically important, 14th-century love affair in England between the eponymous Katherine Swynford and John of Gaunt, Duke of Lancaster, the third surviving son of King Edward III.
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Author | Anya Seton |
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Audio read by | Wanda McCaddon |
Language | English |
Genre | Historical Romance |
Publisher | Houghton Mifflin |
Publication date | 1954 |
Publication place | United States |
Media type | Print (Hardback & Paperback) |
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At the time of its publication, Kirkus Reviews called it the author's "most distinguished book".[1] In 2003, Katherine was ranked 95 in the BBC's Big Read survey of Britain's best-loved novels. It is commonly regarded as a prime example of historical fiction and has been continuously in print since its publication date.