I then began my research on the fourteenth century, preparatory to the necessary trip to England for more intensive delving and a view of the places associated with Katherine.įour years of my life have been spent in England, my father was English born, and I have always loved the country dearly, but this special research trip in 1952 was particularly delightful, for it combined the beauties of an English spring with the zest of a treasure hunt. I subsequently came to know Miss Chute and am extremely grateful for her encouragement. My interest in Katherine began one day nearly four years ago when I read mention of her in Marchette Chute’s charming biography, Geoffrey Chaucer of England. I have based my story on actual history and tried never to distort time, or place, or character to suit my convenience.įor those who are interested in sources, I append my main ones below while for those who may wish to know something of the book’s background and the writing of it, here are some brief notes. In telling this story of Katherine Swynford and John of Gaunt, the great Duke of Lancaster, it has throughout been my anxious endeavour to use nothing but historical fact when these facts are known - and a great deal is known about the fourteenth century in England.
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