Finding Kate

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Finding Kate

by Maryanne Fantalis

Edition: ebook, 2017

Synopsis: Kathryn’s strong will and sharp tongue have branded her a shrew in her small town. Now, not even the generous dowry offered by her wealthy father can tempt any man to court her. But when Sir William rides into town on his magnificent war horse, Kathryn’s world turns upside down.

William is like a burr in Kathryn’s side from the very beginning. Even the way he insists on calling her “Kate” irritates her thoroughly, yet she can’t keep from listening for his voice. Though he claims he is the only man for her, she is certain he only wants her rich dowry. When he proposes marriage, she accepts as a way out of her miserable home.

Freed from her cruel family and judgmental town, Kathryn must decide whether she will continue her battle of wills with the sometimes charming, often maddening Sir William. Will she remain the shrewish Kathryn or find a way to be Will’s Kate?

Kathryn isn’t like the other women in her small town. She has a mind and she isn’t afraid to use her tongue when the opportunity arises. When Sir William comes into town, though, things change as she never expected.

I have been fond of Shakespeare for some time now, and The Taming of the Shrew is one that many know. This retelling is respectful of the source material but cleverly retold in a fun way that illuminates ‘Kate’ as never before.

Like other readers before me, the second part of the book was difficult to get through and Sir Williams explanation for his behavior (his method of ‘taming’ his new wife) makes me want to slap him. But it does make sense and of course I forgive him.

All in all, this is a fantastic and fun read for anyone!