Author Archives: Tamise

To celebrate the publication of the paperback of ‘Daughters of the Winter Queen’ by Nancy Goldstone…

The paperback of ‘Daughters of the Winter Queen: Four Remarkable Sisters, the Crown of Bohemia and the Enduring Legacy of Mary, Queen of Scots’ by Nancy Goldstone is published today. Here is my 2018 interview with Nancy. Daughters of the … Continue reading

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Books 2018 – two books on sale today…

24th January 2019 – Cecily Duchess of York (paperback) by J.L. Laynesmith ‘This is the first scholarly biography of Cecily Neville, duchess of York, the mother of Edward IV and Richard III. She was said to have ruled Edward IV … Continue reading

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My review of ‘Margaret Tudor: The Life of Henry VIII’s Sister by Melanie Clegg

This is a highly readable account of the life of the Tudor Princess who became Queen of Scotland, Margaret Tudor. Often overlooked in favour of her famous brother Henry VIII, Clegg brings Margaret vividly to life as we follow her … Continue reading

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Books 2019 – on sale today – White King: The Tragedy of Charles I (paperback) by Leanda de Lisle

‘Less than forty years after the golden age of Elizabeth I, England was at war with itself. At the head of this disintegrating kingdom was Charles I, who would change the face of the monarchy for ever. His reign is … Continue reading

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Winchester Cathedral and Wolvesey Castle (Old Bishop’s Palace)

Last summer I visited Winchester Cathedral, where Mary I married Philip of Spain and the ruins of Wolvesey Castle, the old Bishop’s Palace (where their first meeting took place and their wedding feast was held). We had better weather than … Continue reading

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