Joan of Kent: The First Princess of Wales by Penny LawneMy rating: 5 of 5 stars
This book caught me by surprise. Rarely do medieval woman ever have a personality that we can see through the centuries. Using the information available Lawne develops the image of Joan as a strong woman who knew what she wanted and wasn't afraid to assert it. Joan was of strong royal blood and despite her first marriage and questionable marriage status she married the Black Prince and they were invested in Acquitaine as Prince and Princess. It proved difficult for the couple to rule in mainland Europe due to poor support from the French and the English. Their son eventually came to the throne of England as Richard II. Highly recommended.
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