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Original Title:	A Rose for the Crown
ISBN:	0743276876 (ISBN13: 9780743276870)
Edition Language:	English URL http://www.anneeastersmith.com/wst_page6.html
Characters:	Richard III of England
Setting:	Kent, England,1459

A Rose for the Crown

Anne Easter Smith

Paperback | Pages: 650 pages

Rating: 4.02 | 4856 Users | 270 Reviews

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Title	:	A Rose for the Crown
Author	:	Anne Easter Smith
Book Format	:	Paperback
Book Edition	:	A Touchstone Book
Pages	:	Pages: 650 pages
Published	:	March 14th 2006 by Simon & Schuster (first published March 7th 2006)
Categories	:	Historical. Historical Fiction. Fiction. European Literature. British Literature. Romance

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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.

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No one knows who was the mother of the two illegitimate children of Richard III of England, so this story of a fictional mistress, Katherine Haute fills in a gap. Born poor but raised by richer relatives, Kate is in a loveless marriage when she meets young Richard. Falling in love, she bears him three children (one unknown to him) before his political marriage to Anne Neville to whom he apparently remained faithful. As the story proceeds, Kate and Richard's lives are forever entwined by their

I wanted to like this book. I really did. I've always loved Richard the third and felt he got a raw deal from history. But here's the thing... The book meanders. Not just for pages, but for hundreds of them. You know, I'm starting to realize that this is a real theme with a decent amount of the historical fiction out there. They're not well plotted at all. The authors just follow the course of history, throw in a few love scenes, and call it a day. That's cool, and all, but the books end up

This is one of my favorite books. It is a historical novel about King Richard that shows him in an entirely different light then history tells. You will laugh, cry and end up loving the main character. If you liked The Other Boleyn Girl, you will love this one so much more. If you didn't like that book, you will still love this one!

I am a "fan" of Richard III. I believe he was maligned in history. This story follows the lead of Sharon Kay Penman and paints him as a man thrust into the position of King; a dutiful husband and loving and protective father and uncle. A man true to his heart and a victim of the gruesome medieval time period. I truly enjoyed exploring the relationship between "Mistress" Kate Haute and Richard Plantagenet. Meticulously researched and beautifully written.

I liked this book because I loved the romance that Richard III had with Kate...the history isn't what you would read this one for..and I am not one to HAVE to have the facts laid out before me I know enough to go and look to NON fiction when I have questions. As I see it there are only so many ways a writer can present the facts and I love to see the facts branch off to other areas and have the authors imagination tell me a tale that who know could have happened..why not! There are plenty of

Well, this was a fine read, but it started out slow, thicken in the middle, and was slow to the end. I found it a bit on the dull side yet I was fascinated at the same time.

This is a story about a mistress of King Richard III who bore him 3 children. It was a great love story about a fictional character who had a long relationship with Richard of Gloucester before he married Anne Neville. The story starts with the main character, Kate, as the young daughter of a modest farming couple. Her strong willed personality, sense of humor, and beautiful harp playing carries her to further adventures as she moves up in the world. I liked the character, I liked the portrayal