Chadwick's books are outstanding, and are sadly not that popular in
Canada. I recommend them to anyone who loves historical fiction, as
while she often has fictional bits (clearly characters must be
created, or their thoughts/actions changed slightly) she strongly
shows her devotion to the real events of history.
This book in particular was fantastic, dealing with the character
Monday. After her mother dies, her father falls apart and treats
her horribly. Her life events, which end up being a mistress to the
King of England, leave you heartbroken for her, and marvelling at
her internal strength to carry on. I loved her story, and wish
there was more to read about her.