Review: A beautiful Cinderella story!
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 04 4, 2014
I loved this book. I don't normally read historical romances, but that is going to change because of this book . The story of John, Duke of Pembroke, and his Katherine was an eye-opener for me - and thought provoking. It made me appreciate the times that I live in. What a depressing world for women during those days! It also brought to focus the hypocrisy of the "class" system. How sad for those not born of wealth and noble gentry. This would be a great book for starting a class or book club discussion. As for the story itself - it captured my attention and held it throughout. John and Katherine both had childhoods that had lasting effects on them. It colored their adult persona and relationships. It was fascinating to be enlightened to their stories at the same time that they were. Jane Lark spins a wonderful tale of family, love and friendship. I plan to read the books that preceded this one, and will definitely follow this author. If you love romance, read this! You won't be sorry.ARC provided by the publisher, HarperImpulse  and NetGALLEY.