Author Archives: Tamise

Waterstones Blog – Power and Prejudice: Leanda de Lisle Unwinds the Myth of the White King, Charles I

Posted on 12th January 2018 by Tamise

Thanks to Martha Greengrass from Waterstones for letting me know about this article that Leanda de Lisle has written about Charles I for Waterstones. Waterstones – Power and Prejudice: Leanda de Lisle Unwinds the Myth of the White King, Charles … Continue reading →

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‘England’s Forgotten Queen’ – Syon, Tower of London and Framlingham Castle

Posted on 12th January 2018 by Tamise

Three of the filming locations for ‘England’s Forgotten Queen’ were: Syon Park – where Jane found out she was Queen. Tower of London – where Jane was both Queen and prisoner. Framlingham Castle – where Mary raised her standard against … Continue reading →

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Books 2018 – on sale today – White King: Charles I – Traitor, Murderer, Martyr by Leanda de Lisle

Posted on 11th January 2018 by Tamise

11th January 2018 – White King: Charles I – Traitor, Murderer, Martyr by Leanda de Lisle ‘Drawing on lost royal letters from a closed archive, White King introduces us to Charles I as the monarch at the heart of a … Continue reading →

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Competition – Win ‘White King: Charles I, Traitor, Murderer, Martyr’ and ‘Tudor: The Family Story’ by Leanda de Lisle

Posted on 10th January 2018 by Tamise

To celebrate the broadcast of ‘England’s Forgotten Queen: The Life and Death of Lady Jane Grey’, Leanda de Lisle is giving UK and US readers a chance to win her books. Thanks to the generosity of Vintage and Public Affairs, … Continue reading →

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A good reason to buy All About History Magazine…

Posted on 9th January 2018 by Tamise

Issue 60 of All About History Magazine has an article by Melita Thomas that briefly mentions Lady Jane. ‘Bringing up Bloody Mary’ looks at the relationship between Mary Tudor and her father, King Henry VIII. Melita’s book, ‘The King’s Pearl: … Continue reading →

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