I can definitely tell this book was written awhile ago (1981) and their marriage night is less than desirable reading. Deveraux actually describes the type of dress, housing, and culture she is writing about to help the reader get a good feel for the time, instead of just say "hey it's the 1500s and everyone rides horses, the women wear dresses, and the men carry swords". The author does a commendable job with the time period and setting. Judith doesn't run away crying instead she claps and says Alice put on quite a performance and basically how dumb Gavin is for falling for it. Judith is turning out to be quite a woman! When she accidentally spies Gavin, newly her husband, and Alice (vindictive, crazy, lover of Gavins) talking she tells Gavin exactly what is on her mind. I sense the beginnings of a strong woman character. I like the character of Judith already she rather become a prioress (high ranking nun) than get married and "become a servant to a man".
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