Author Archives: Tamise

Books 2020 – on sale today – Anna, Duchess of Cleves: The King’s ‘Beloved Sister by Heather R Darsie (paperback)

Posted on 15th November 2020 by Tamise

‘Anna was the ‘last woman standing’ of Henry VIII’s wives ‒ and the only one buried in Westminster Abbey. How did she manage it? Anna, Duchess of Cleves: The King’s ‘Beloved Sister’ looks at Anna from a new perspective, as … Continue reading →

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Books 2020 – on sale today – The Fallen Angel by Tracy Borman

Posted on 5th November 2020 by Tamise

‘King James has apparently lost his appetite for hunting witches, so the medical skills and herbal knowledge that saw Frances accused of witchcraft no longer seem to hang over her like a death sentence. The King would rather be hunting … Continue reading →

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Round up of latest podcasts that feature Jane

Posted on 23rd October 2020 by Tamise

There have been a number of recent podcasts that feature Lady Jane. Past Loves podcast talks to Melita Thomas (author of ‘The King’s Pearl: Henry VIII and his daughter Mary’, ‘The House of Grey: Friends & Foes of Kings’ and … Continue reading →

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Books 2020 – on sale now – Medical Downfall of the Tudors: Sex, Reproduction & Succession by Sylvia Barbara Soberton

Posted on 18th October 2020 by Tamise

The Tudor dynasty died out because there was no heir of Elizabeth I’s body to succeed her. Henry VIII, despite his six marriages, had produced no legitimate son who would live into old age. Three of the reigning Tudors (Edward … Continue reading →

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‘Portrait of an Unknown Lady’ by Polly Saltmarsh added to the website….

Posted on 13th October 2020 by Tamise

‘Portrait of an Unknown Lady: Technical Analysis of an Early Tudor Miniature’ by Polly Saltmarsh added to the Journals section of the bibliography. Entry added to the following: Art – Paintings – Teerlinc.