Category Archives: Book Reviews

UK Reviews of ‘Witches: A Tale of Sorcery, Scandal and Seduction’ by Tracy Borman

UK reviews of ”Witches: A Tale of Sorcery, Scandal and Seduction’ by Tracy Borman have started appearing: Witches: A Tale of Sorcery, Scandal and Seduction by Tracy Borman – review by Bella Bathurst ‘Witches is being sold as an account … Continue reading

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UK Reviews of ‘Tudor: The Family Story’ by Leanda de Lisle

UK Reviews of ‘Tudor: The Family Story 1437-1603′ by Leanda de Lisle have started appearing. ‘Such is our continuing fascination with the Tudors that the author could have struggled to find anything new to say. In fact, her compellingly written … Continue reading

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Reviews of ‘Crown of Thistles: The Fatal Inheritance of Mary Queen of Scots’ by Linda Porter

Reviews of ‘Crown of Thistles: The Fatal Inheritance of Mary Queen of Scots’ by Linda Porter have started appearing. ‘In focusing on the family rivalries that led to Mary’s reign and fall, Porter has found a fresh approach to a … Continue reading

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Excellent review for de Lisle’s ‘Tudor: The Family Story’

Publishers Weekly gives an excellent review to Leanda de Lisle’s forthcoming book about the Tudors. ‘Tudor: The Family Story 1437-1603’ is published on the UK on August 29th. ‘This fresh take on the Tudor dynasty is history at its best. … Continue reading

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The Culture (Sunday Times) chooses best history books of the summer

The best history books of the summer chosen by The Sunday Times Culture Magazine include: Elizabeth’s Bedfellows by Anna Whitelock ‘This intimate look at the ladies of Elizabeth I’s court is dazzling and fresh.’ The Children of Henry VIII by … Continue reading

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