I enjoyed this book a lot and was surprised, because after I started it, I didn't think I would. The fact that the main character never left a hospital bed amazes me.
I thought the author did a nice job keeping the "investigation" going even when there wasn't any "action" on the investigation itself. I was curious and intrigued throughout.
Now, though, I wonder how much of it was true (the historical part). If I had more time, I would go do some investigating myself.
I am not a fan of English history of this time period so I struggled a bit with the names of the people discussed. I couldn't figure out why the author chose the title for the book. Who was the daughter of time. Someone who enjoy reading about that time period and those people certainly would find this book interesting.
I did enjoy the parts where they discussed events that had never happened and yet had become facts in peoples minds. That made me wonder how many historical facts I have learned over the years were not true.
It was an interesting way for someone to beat the boredom of recovery in a hospital. He was lucky to have friends who would take the time to help him with his project. Most people couldn't or wouldn't be bothered.
I also have no clue bout the title. I am really glad I did not read this while I was writing the Improper Princess. All the kings and queens and dukes would have been confusing to me. I also use the titles a little different I think.
I was surprised how much I enjoyed it after I stopped trying to keep everyone straight. It was also a surprise to have a whole book where the main character never left his room. Though the ignomy of the reality of being bed bound is certainly not elaborated on. He is frustrated by being bound to bed but there is no mention of catheters or bedpans. Sorry but I think of these things.
I am also wanting to do research now to see if the historical question/situation is real and I do know enough historical inaccuracies already to believe this one. It is always the winners who write the history books and even the most honest tend to have internal bias while the main tend to use it as a wonderful form of propaganda or vindication.
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I enjoyed this book a lot and was surprised, because after I started it, I didn't think I would. The fact that the main character never left a hospital bed amazes me.
I thought the author did a nice job keeping the "investigation" going even when there wasn't any "action" on the investigation itself. I was curious and intrigued throughout.
Now, though, I wonder how much of it was true (the historical part). If I had more time, I would go do some investigating myself.
I am not a fan of English history of this time period so I struggled a bit with the names of the people discussed. I couldn't figure out why the author chose the title for the book. Who was the daughter of time. Someone who enjoy reading about that time period and those people certainly would find this book interesting.
I did enjoy the parts where they discussed events that had never happened and yet had become facts in peoples minds. That made me wonder how many historical facts I have learned over the years were not true.
It was an interesting way for someone to beat the boredom of recovery in a hospital. He was lucky to have friends who would take the time to help him with his project. Most people couldn't or wouldn't be bothered.
You are right, I'm not sure why the title either... I can get the time reference, but "daughter"?
I also have no clue bout the title.
I am really glad I did not read this while I was writing the Improper Princess. All the kings and queens and dukes would have been confusing to me. I also use the titles a little different I think.
I was surprised how much I enjoyed it after I stopped trying to keep everyone straight.
It was also a surprise to have a whole book where the main character never left his room. Though the ignomy of the reality of being bed bound is certainly not elaborated on. He is frustrated by being bound to bed but there is no mention of catheters or bedpans. Sorry but I think of these things.
I am also wanting to do research now to see if the historical question/situation is real and I do know enough historical inaccuracies already to believe this one. It is always the winners who write the history books and even the most honest tend to have internal bias while the main tend to use it as a wonderful form of propaganda or vindication.
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