Katherine is a historical novel written by Anya Seton and published in 1954. It is based on the life of Lady Katherine Swynford and her romantic affair with John of Gaunt, the Duke of Lancaster. The story spans several decades told in a well-structured, coherent, and satisfying narrative. Seton took creative liberty in romanticizing and idealizing certain elements without sacrificing the integrity of the historical timeline and context. The prose is elegant, lyrical and appropriate for the era being narrated. But it is very much accessible to modern readers. #historicalfictionbook #bookreview #medievalfiction #historicalromance