tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21031350.post7030389735246872780..comments2023-11-12T09:52:42.825-05:00Comments on Medieval Woman: Blogging with Historical Novelist Susan Higginbotham: The King's Touch by Jude MorganSusan Higginbothamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13517907583894026599noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21031350.post-47601443290043646922008-02-28T19:08:00.000-05:002008-02-28T19:08:00.000-05:00Most of the characters in this particular novel ar...Most of the characters in this particular novel are real historical figures.<BR/><BR/>As for historical fiction, it varies. Some novels feature purely fictional characters in historical settings, others feature historical figures. I prefer the latter, but it's a matter of taste.Susan Higginbothamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13517907583894026599noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21031350.post-58557693881479687882008-02-28T18:58:00.000-05:002008-02-28T18:58:00.000-05:00Susan, thanks for the review. Can I ask you a ques...Susan, thanks for the review. Can I ask you a question?<BR/><BR/>I've never read "historical fiction". How much of these stories are normally true/real? I ask because my great(x7)grandfather was supposedly the secretary to the Duke of Monmouth and may even have been related to him. I have thought about buying this book on the hope that my ancestor is mentioned. Do you know if the other characters in the book are real or are they all fictional? Any guidance you can provide would be greatly appreciated. <BR/><BR/>MK<BR/>Atlanta, GARightOnPeachtreehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16929384194478225181noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21031350.post-48500056217707695792007-06-08T22:23:00.000-04:002007-06-08T22:23:00.000-04:00It's definitely worth the read. I plan to read his...It's definitely worth the read. I plan to read his other novels later.<BR/><BR/>Carla, James does describe Mary as being "a little in love" with him, but it's portrayed as a girlish feeling out of which nothing comes. I liked his portrayal of Mary, who's not the lump she often is in historical fiction.Susan Higginbothamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13517907583894026599noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21031350.post-46363058404821742712007-06-07T16:17:00.000-04:002007-06-07T16:17:00.000-04:00I do have an affection for Charles II, and the quo...I do have an affection for Charles II, and the quote caught my imagination. I'll have to put it on my to-read list.Alisonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13420150980378381269noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21031350.post-47390316553988478532007-06-07T13:38:00.000-04:002007-06-07T13:38:00.000-04:00It's humour, particularly dry wit, that tends to c...It's humour, particularly dry wit, that tends to catch my eye in novels. Possibly because that helps me engage with the character, or possibly because witty humour seems to go with interesting and well-rounded characters. It's possible to do good characters without humour, but I've a feeling that it's rare to do good humour without good characters.<BR/>This one sounds interesting, so thanks for the review. I seem to remember reading a theory that Mary was in love with Monmouth - is that used in the novel?Carlahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11901028520813891575noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21031350.post-41003713684153929202007-06-07T03:12:00.000-04:002007-06-07T03:12:00.000-04:00Sounds great! I know very little about Monmouth (...Sounds great! I know very little about Monmouth (or 17th century history in general), and this novel seems like it would be a really good way to learn more about him. Love the humorous dialogue.Kathryn Warnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00397714441908100576noreply@blogger.com