The Musings of a Book Junkie: Royal Mistress by Anne Easter Smith

Wednesday, October 30, 2013

Royal Mistress by Anne Easter Smith

Jane Lambert is an mercers daughter. Though she is about to be married to dull William Shore, her heart belongs to another, Tom. When Lord Hastings finds Jane, he knows Edward will love her. Jane becomes his mistress and Edward's hedonistic lifestyle becomes the death of him. Jane again finds herself drawn to Tom, who was the King's stepson. Jane's turbulent life leads to greatness and pain.

This was my first Anne Easter Smith novel. I really enjoyed the writing, even though she portrayed Jane is a slightly unsympathetic light. Jane was smart, but always found herself in Tom's arms despite his treatment of her. I did enjoy how the novel really brought all the characters to life, including Richard and Elizabeth the Queen. I can't wait to read another novel by her.

I received the review copy from Edelweiss.

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I am:

A Book Junkie. My love affair with books started when my parents bought me Gentle Annie, a True Story of a Civil War Nurse. I read it. And read it. And read it. When my mom took it away from me, it had been eaten by a dog, ripped and the binding was non existent.

A Purist. I love the idea of e-books, but nothing can compare with the feel of the pages beneath your fingers. I fear that one day, the next generation will never have the chance to crack open a new book and smell the new book smell.

In love. Like Thomas Jefferson, books are a necessity in my life. I love new books, old books, any books. In the words of our famous president, " I cannot live without books." Touche, Mr. President, Touche.