Author Archives: Tamise

Possible portraits of Arbella Stuart and Margaret Douglas on display at the NPG

Posted on 17th May 2016 by Tamise

A possible portrait of Lady Arbella Stuart (once a potential successor to Elizabeth I) and the heroine of Elizabeth Fremantle’s new book (The Girl in the Glass Tower) is on display in Room 3 of the National Portrait Gallery. Also … Continue reading →

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Elizabeth Fremantle introduces the heroine of her new book…

Posted on 17th May 2016 by Tamise

Elizabeth Fremantle introduces the heroine of her new novel, ‘The Girl in the Glass Tower’ over at the History Girls Blog. WHO IS THE GIRL IN THE GLASS TOWER? by Elizabeth Fremantle

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Books 2016 – on sale today – Elizabeth: The Forgotten Years by John Guy

Posted on 5th May 2016 by Tamise

5 May 2016 – Elizabeth: The Forgotten Years by John Guy ‘An ageing queen, an heirless state, conspiracy all round: here is the court of Elizabeth I as never known before History has pictured Elizabeth I as Gloriana, an icon … Continue reading →

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My Lady Jane birthday cake and present

Posted on 25th April 2016 by Tamise

Not only did I spend my birthday at Sudeley Castle but my wonderful parents bought me a Lady Jane Grey rose and Lady Jane featured on my birthday cake!

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Books 2016 – on sale today – The Black Prince of Florence by Catherine Fletcher

Posted on 21st April 2016 by Tamise

21 April 2016 – The Black Prince of Florence by Catherine Fletcher ‘Alessandro de’ Medici is thought to be the first black head of state in the modern West. This is the first biography in two hundred years to tell … Continue reading →

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