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The final part of Hugh Walpole's The Herries Chronicle prequel, this historical romance novel completes the family saga.

First published in 1944, the final book in The Herries Chronicles series aims to bring the period drama to a close. Although... Read Full Overview

Her name was Katherine Christian-but many called her the Devil's own handmaiden. Born of a proud English beauty and a roving gypsy, she was mistress to many men but slave to none as she climbed toward wealth and power. Rashleigh and Peter were brothers, members of the great Herries... Read Full Overview

Her name was Katherine Christian-but many called her the Devil's own handmaiden. Born of a proud English beauty and a roving gypsy, she was mistress to many men but slave to none as she climbed toward wealth and power. Rashleigh and Peter were brothers, members of the great Herries... Read Full Overview

Her name was Katherine Christian-but many called her the Devil's own handmaiden. Born of a proud English beauty and a roving gypsy, she was mistress to many men but slave to none as she climbed toward wealth and power. Rashleigh and Peter were brothers, members of the great Herries... Read Full Overview

This novel is an unfinished addition to the "Herries" series. Hugh Walpole had become attached to the characters of the original four "Herries Chronicles" and revisited them in this book and its predecessor, "The Bright Pavilions".

Her name was Katherine Christian-but many called her the Devil's own handmaiden. Born of a proud English beauty and a roving gypsy, she was mistress to many men but slave to none as she climbed toward wealth and power. Rashleigh and Peter were brothers, members of the great Herries... Read Full Overview