Karen Harper
Paperback | Pages: 618 pages Rating: 3.81 | 2393 Users | 173 Reviews
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| Original Title: | The First Princess of Wales |
| ISBN: | 0307237915 (ISBN13: 9780307237910) |
| Edition Language: | English |
| Characters: | Joan of Kent, Edward, the Black Prince, Edward III of England |
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The daughter of a disgraced earl, she matched wits with a prince.It is the fourteenth century, the height of the Medieval Age, and at the court of King Edward III of England, chivalry is loudly praised while treachery runs rampant. When the lovely and high-spirited Joan of Kent is sent to this politically charged court, she is woefully unprepared for the underhanded maneuverings of her peers.
Determined to increase the breadth of his rule, the king will use any means necessary to gain control of France—including manipulating his own son, Edward, Prince of Wales. Joan plots to become involved with the prince to scandalize the royal family, for she has learned they engineered her father’s downfall and death. But what begins as a calculated strategy soon—to Joan’s surprise—grows into love. When Joan learns that Edward returns her feelings, she is soon fighting her own, for how can she love the man that ruined her family? And, if she does, what will be the cost?
Filled with scandal, court intrigue, and prominent figures of the Medieval Age, The First Princess of Wales has at its center a wonderful love story, which is all the more remarkable because it is true. Karen Harper’s compelling, fast-paced novel tells the riveting tale of an innocent girl who marries a prince and gives birth to a king.
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| Title | : | The First Princess of Wales |
| Author | : | Karen Harper |
| Book Format | : | Paperback |
| Book Edition | : | First Edition |
| Pages | : | Pages: 618 pages |
| Published | : | December 26th 2006 by Broadway Books (first published May 1st 1984) |
| Categories | : | Historical. Historical Fiction. Fiction. Romance. Medieval. European Literature. British Literature. Literature. 14th Century |
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Ratings: 3.81 From 2393 Users | 173 ReviewsAssessment Regarding Books The First Princess of Wales
Having read this one severely times over the years, it is always great to return and find the story just as hypnotic. The language and flowery descriptions do at times take away from the charm of the story itself but it wouldnt deter anyone.If this book weren't about real people, I'd have given it 5 stars. However, when I read historical fiction, I like to supplement with a little research. I found many inconsistencies between this book and actual history. For example, the number of children Joan had with Thomas Holland, as well as her daughter's name. Also, the ages were all messed up, too. That being said, this book kept me up until 2 am, so it was obviously well told.
5 stars - English hardcover - I have dyslexia - Thanks for the read Tilly - In a note book I wrote about this book : Great characters. Specialy Fiery-tempered Joan of Kent. This novel is go well written I pictured the complete novel in my head. And what a power lady. In mediĂ«val times she was something. Aldo her story is not at all times bright and colorful she is full of live. đŸ¦‹đŸ¦‹đŸ¦‹
This story focuses on Joan, Maid of Kent and Edward, the Black Prince( son of Edward III of England). While the chemistry between the two is electrifying, the story seems to be drawn out to an incredibly slow pace. Edward III, unlike many of the other royals of England seems to have a really hard time getting his kids to marry. Prince Edward basically waits around fighting a bunch of wars in France and pining away for the Maid of Kent. In the author's note, Harper likens the romance between
ah...couldn't do it either. I could't get into it.
Loved it. History -yes, Romance- yes, based on real people-yes. I really think I should've been born a royal, I'm just saying. This book is about Joan, granddaughter of Edward I of England. She is sent to live at the court of Edward III, her cousin. Her first day there she meets Edward the Prince of Wales, although she doesn't know that is who he is. She is instantly smitten. It is full of intrigue, adventure, love, and loss. If you love historical fiction with some romance thrown in, you'll
The novel is full of 14th century Court intrigue, the back-story of the execution of Joans father, her rise to Duchess, plotting, friendship, love, betrayal, adventure, its all in there. Overall, a good read, but it was more a romance novel than a historical novel.
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