My Book Reviews
Write a reviewThe story of an honest and noble lady living during the turbulent reign of Elizabeth I.
March 23, 2024, 10:17 a.m. A review for 'The Dartington Bride', by Crimefictionfan via AmazonI was gripped from the very beginning .... The writing is pithy, profound, passionate
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 22 March 2024
Rosemary Griggs has created a fascinating niche within the historical fiction genre with her 'Daughters of Devon' series of novels. She focuses on the noble women now almost forgotten by the history books.
I found this story of Lady Gabrielle Roberda Montgomery particularly compelling. I was gripped from the very beginning when Roberda's father was held responsible for the death of King Henri II of France. The French Wars of Religion become a family affair for the young Roberda as she witnesses men with pride, ambition, and recklessness battle against the enmity of …
5.0 out of 5 stars Her story was almost forgotten in the mists of time until now...
Dec. 17, 2023, 6:26 p.m. A review for 'A Woman of Noble Wit', by amazon reviewer -- CrimefictionfanThis is the remarkable story of a strong, brave woman surviving plagues, religious dissent and the whims of an embittered queen, finding love and happiness in the arms of her pirate hero.
Rosemary Griggs brings a welcome breath of fresh air to the historical novel, avoiding the commercial entrapment of concentrating on the Kings and Queens of England and the Royal Court.
The heroine here is Katherine Champernowne, an educated Devon woman born during the tumultuous reign of King Henry VIII. Tudor and Elizabethan Devon is brought vividly to life. As her children grow older we learn of events on the world stage but keep the focus on the Gilbert and Raleigh families into which Katherine has married.
This is the remarkable story of a strong, brave woman surviving plagues, religious dissent and the …
A brilliant first novel
Nov. 4, 2023, 11:40 a.m. A review for 'A Woman of Noble Wit', by Rosei Lee... I'm sorry it finished to quick
A brilliant read I’m sorry it’s finished to quick
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 3 November 2023 on amazon.co.uk
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A Woman of Noble Wit
Oct. 25, 2023, 10:23 a.m. A review for 'A Woman of Noble Wit', by SB - Reader review by emaila very gifted storyteller
I've just finished reading your book, and have enjoyed it very much. You are a very gifted storyteller and you have brought to life through your very appealing heroine a fascinating period of English history. I look forward to reading the next instalment.
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An Audience with the Lady Katherine
Oct. 25, 2023, 10:19 a.m. by The Curious ClubOn behalf of The Curious Club, I wish to thank you most sincerely for the wonderful talk and demonstration you gave at our Annual General Meeting on Thursday. It was fascinating to hear about your "alter ego" and to learn so much about the intricacies of her clothing and life.
I have often thought that, if our school history lessons were filled with these sorts of details, I would have found them far more interesting than learning so many dates, kings and queens, and what parliament was up to!
I think you could tell that our members found it very …