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New publication date for The Tudor Rose: Princess Mary, Henry VIII’s Sister

The History Press have informed me that ‘The Tudor Rose: Princess Mary, Henry VIII’s Sister’ by Jennifer Kewley Draskau will now be published late June or early July instead of 1 May.

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Another book for 2013 ….

15th August 2013 – Crown of Thistles: The Fatal Inheritance of Mary Queen of Scots by Linda Porter ‘The struggle between the fecund Stewarts and the barren Tudors is generally seen only in terms of the relationship between Elizabeth I … Continue reading

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Anna Whitelock’s new book

Bloomsbury has details of Dr Anna Whitelock’s next book. ‘Elizabeth’s Bedfellows: An Intimate History of the Queen’s Court’ is due to be published on 9th May 2013. Dr Whitelock is also the author of ‘Mary Tudor: England’s First Queen’ and … Continue reading

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Our Man in Rome by Catherine Fletcher

I have just finished ‘Our Man in Rome’ by Catherine Fletcher and really enjoyed it. This book got some excellent reviews and thoroughly deserved them. It is a fascinating look at Henry VIII’s attempts to get a divorce but instead … Continue reading

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Differing opinions about Frances Grey

I am currently reading ‘A Dangerous Inheritance’ by Alison Weir. The sequel to ‘Innocent Traitor’, this new historical novel, weaves together the lives of Katherine Grey and Katherine Plantagenet. The cover blurb reads: ‘Two women’s lives are linked by love, … Continue reading

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