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A Rose for the Crown by Anne Easter Smith – A Captivating 5-Star Read

A Rose for the Crown by Anne Easter Smith – A Captivating 5-Star ReadA Rose for the Crown by Anne Easter Smith
Published by Simon and Schuster on August 23, 2011
Genres: Fiction / Historical / General, Fiction / Historical / Renaissance, Fiction / Romance / Historical / Renaissance, Fiction / Women
Pages: 672
Format: Paperback
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AN UNFORGETTABLE HEROINE,
A KING MISUNDERSTOOD BY HISTORY,
A LOVE STORY THAT HAS NEVER BEEN TOLD

In A Rose for the Crown, we meet one of history's alleged villains through the eyes of a captivating new heroine -- the woman who was the mother of his illegitimate children, a woman who loved him for who he really was, no matter what the cost to herself.

As Kate Haute moves from her peasant roots to the luxurious palaces of England, her path is inextricably intertwined with that of Richard, Duke of Gloucester, later King Richard III. Although they could never marry, their young passion grows into a love that sustains them through war, personal tragedy, and the dangerous heights of political triumph.

Anne Easter Smith's impeccable research provides the backbone of an engrossing and vibrant debut from a major new historical novelist.


Anne Easter Smith has created a masterpiece of historical fiction with A Rose for the Crown. What impressed me most was the way she managed to humanize Richard III, a figure often vilified in history, through his relationship with Katherine. The meticulous research and rich detail brought the court, the battles, and the personal struggles vividly to life. Katherine herself is a character I won’t soon forget—flawed yet strong, deeply connected to the turbulent times she lived in. The novel is lengthy, but I never felt bored; instead, I found myself completely swept up in the intrigue, politics, and heartbreak of the era. This is the kind of book that stays with you long after the last page, offering not just a story, but an experience. For lovers of English history, court intrigue, and richly drawn characters, this is a must-read.

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