Author Archives: Tamise

Books 2025 – on sale now – The Race for Elizabeth I’s Throne: Rival Tudor Cousins by Beverley Adams

‘As the childless Elizabeth I lay on her deathbed, discussions over who would succeed her as ruler of England raged on amongst her advisors. The succession to Elizabeth’s throne was hotly debated throughout her reign (1558-1603) and despite having no … Continue reading

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Books 2025 – on sale now – Killing Monarchs: Regicide in the Tudor and Stuart Age by Richard Heath

Rulers (and would-be rulers) have always faced the possibility of a violent death. Between the seventh and eighteenth centuries over 20% of all British and European monarchs suffered such a fate. Some died in battle or in accidents but most … Continue reading

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‘Women Who Ruled the World’ Interview with Elizabeth Norton

Elizabeth Norton is the author of ‘Women Who Ruled the World: 5000 Years of Female Monarchy’ which was published earlier this month. Elizabeth’s previous works include ‘The Lives of Tudor Women’ and ‘The Temptation of Elizabeth Tudor.’ Buy ‘Women Who … Continue reading

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A good reason to buy BBC History Magazine…

The October issue of BBC History Magazine has an article by Tracy Borman that has the briefest mention of Lady Jane. ‘The lie of succession’ looks at ‘evidence that the transition from Tudor to Stuart dynasties may not have been … Continue reading

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Books 2025 – on sale today – The Stolen Crown: Treachery, Deceit and the Death of the Tudor Dynasty by Tracy Borman

‘In March 1603, Queen Elizabeth I, the last Tudor monarch, lies dying at Richmond Palace. The queen’s ministers cluster round her bedside, urging her to name her successor – something she has stubbornly resisted throughout her reign. Almost with her … Continue reading

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