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THE COFFEE POT BOOK CLUB, BOOK OF THE YEAR AWARDS 2022 - SILVER MEDALS in each of the following categories - Women’s Historical Fiction, Historical Romance and for books set in The Tudors, The Stuarts, and The Commonwealth of England
Few women of her time lived to see their name in print. But Katherine was no ordinary woman. She was Sir Walter Raleigh’s mother. This is her story.
Set against the turbulent background of a Devon rocked by the religious and social changes that shaped Tudor England; a Devon of privateers and pirates; a Devon riven by rebellions and plots, A Woman of Noble Wit tells how Katherine became the woman who would inspire her famous sons to follow their dreams. It is Tudor history seen though a woman’s eyes.
As the daughter of a gentry family with close connections to the glittering court of King Henry VIII, Katherine’s duty is clear. She must put aside her dreams and accept the husband chosen for her. Still a girl, she starts a new life at Greenway Court, overlooking the River Dart, relieved that her husband is not the ageing monster of her nightmares. She settles into the life of a dutiful wife and mother until a chance shipboard encounter with a handsome privateer, turns her world upside down.…..
Years later a courageous act will set Katherine’s name in print and her youngest son will fly high.
Here's what readers have to say about this book....
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 whims of an embittered queen, finding love and happiness in the arms of her pirate hero. original review on Amazon on 17 December https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/customer-reviews/R12SC1NKBEACNV/ref=cm_cr_srp_d_rvw_ttl?ie=UTF8&ASIN=1800464592
A brilliant first novel A brilliant read I’m sorry it’s finished to quick Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 3 November 2023 on amazon.co.uk https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/customer-reviews/R3MAJGVHE9JRGO/ref=cm_cr_srp_d_rvw_ttl?ie=UTF8&ASIN=B09FLVZKSK
Well written story giving interest to history A brilliant 1st novel, well worth reading. Rosemary Griggs obviously put much time and thought into researching the people and places associated with the central character, weaving a colourfully poignant story around historical records. The book breathes life into places that I now want to revisit. The nobility relationships with their religious and political struggles gave great insight to the events and background to famous names. Can't wait for her next novel. Original review 12 October 2023 https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/customer-reviews/R1OMBX49X356RQ/ref=cm_cr_srp_d_rvw_ttl?ie=UTF8&ASIN=B09FLVZKSK
I didn't want this one to end. I've totally enjoyed this novel. Love the way that Rosemary Griggs wrote this story. My only frustration besides the book ending, was that on the sections where Walter was speaking, the kerning drove me nuts. This book is well worth the read. Original review Goodreads https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/5756495728?book_show_action=false
Dear Rosemary I have recently finished reading your "Woman of Noble Wit which I bought when you brought the Lady Katherine to South Hill in June, and what a great read it was! I do most of my reading in bed, so often find myself with a book on the end of my nose having just managed a few pages - not so with yours! It kept me awake much longer than I should have been for several nights, and I loved it. Your style of writing is very engaging, and the quality and depth of your research makes the whole story come to life vividly. Thank you! Original review to author website https://rosemarygriggs.co.uk/reviews/62/
