Crown in Candlelight
by Rosemary Hawley Jarman
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Author: Rosemary Hawley JarmanEdition: Paperback
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 2008-11-01
ISBN: 0752445626
Number of pages: 352
Publisher: The History Press
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Summary: 3 Stars
Wow, Rosemary Hawley Jarman has covered a whole lot of history in 'Crown in Candlelight' and not being familiar with a majority of the events detailed it was at times overwhelming for this reader.
I was very interested in the story of Owen ap Meredyth ap Tydier and his love affair with Queen Katherine of Valois, Jarman gives the reader that and much more.
She begins this history lesson in France when Katherine is a young girl, then moves to Wales when Owen is a young man so we get a sense of each character's history and background. We learn about Katherine's marriage to King Henry V and Owen's service to the king. The last portion of the book deals with Owen and Katherine's love affair and the events that unfold during the end of their lives.
I'm glad I read this book, I feel like I know just a little bit more about the relationship between Owen and Katherine. But honestly this was not an easy read for me. Someone with a greater familiarity with the historical figures and events will likely enjoy this more that I did.
I found myself struggling with the varied settings. I was just getting into the characters in France and then Jarman moved us to Wales. Once I was getting used to Wales she moved to England. It gave a start-stop rhythm to my reading that was less than ideal. I also wasn't crazy about the portrayal of Owen's love and was a bit turned off by some of the details of his love affair with Katherine. Anytime "honey" is mentioned as a euphemism in a love scene you can bet that I'm cringing or rolling my eyes.
I really enjoyed the very end of the book and not being familiar with the history I was completely surprised by the events that unfolded. The family tree that was included in my copy was very helpful and I found myself constantly referring to it. This book made me want to read more about Henry V and Henry VI. If you can recommend something (other than Plaidy) please feel free to post a comment, Thanks.
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