Author Archives: Tamise

Books 2024 – on sale today – The Eagle and the Hart: The Tragedy of Richard II and Henry IV by Helen Castor

‘Richard of Bordeaux and Henry Bolingbroke were first cousins, born just three months apart. Their two lives were from the beginning entwined. When they were still children, Richard was crowned King Richard II with Henry at his side, carrying the … Continue reading

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Another possible portrait of Jane

Stephan Edwards has written about a new possible portrait of Lady Jane at his website. Analysis of a ‘new’ portrait said to depict Jane Grey Dudley that appeared at auction in July 2024

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‘The Tragic Life of Lady Jane Grey’ Interview with Beverley Adams

‘The Tragic Life of Lady Jane Grey’ by Beverley Adams was published earlier this month by Pen and Sword. Beverley is also the author of ‘The Forgotten Tudor Royal: Margaret Douglas, Grandmother to King James VI & I’, ‘The Rebel … Continue reading

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Books 2024 – Planning the Murder of Anne Boleyn by Caroline Angus – on sale now

Almost 500 years have passed since the death of Anne Boleyn, and yet, there has never been a suggestion she was guilty of the crimes which saw her executed. Attempts to muddy Anne’s reputation throughout history have not lessened her … Continue reading

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New identity for the Lady Jayne/Streatham portrait?

In 1996 when the ‘Master John’ portrait of Lady Jane was re-identified by Dr Susan James as Katherine Parr, Nigel Richards wrote in The Daily Telegraph, ‘The lady vanishes as portrait of Jane Grey is proved wrong.’ Is history repeating … Continue reading

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