Interview with Catherine Hanley
Interview with Amy McElroy
Listen to my talk about Lady Jane at the Tudor Society
Mary, Katherine and Lady Jane Grey: Heirs to the last Tudor – Talk by Leanda de Lisle
England’s Forgotten Queen Interview
Interview with Leanda de Lisle
The Lady Jane Grey’s Prayer Book Interview with Stephan Edwards
Crown of Blood Interview with Nicola Tallis
‘The House of Dudley’ Interview with Joanne Paul
Interview with Valerie Schutte
Interview with Beverley Adams
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Category Archives: Book Reviews
My review of ‘The Poison Bed’ by E.C. Fremantle…
The Poison Bed is an enthralling tale of murder, intrigue and betrayal at the court of James I. The characterisation and historical detail are flawless, as dual narrators (husband and wife, Robert Carr and Frances Howard) recount the events that … Continue reading
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My review of ‘La Reine Blanche: Mary Tudor, A Life in Letters’ by Sarah Bryson
Sarah Bryson’s biography of Mary Tudor (youngest sister of Henry VIII) goes a long way towards restoring this Tudor princess to the spotlight she once enjoyed. Although once described as one of the most beautiful women in Christendom, Mary’s death … Continue reading
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My niece & nephew help me review ‘Colouring History: Tudor Queens and Consorts’
When Natalie Grueninger and Kathryn Holeman sent me a copy of ‘Colouring History: Tudor Queens and Consorts’ to review, I knew I would have to call in some expert help. I showed it to my niece, Cecily (aged 5), she … Continue reading
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My review of ‘The King’s Pearl: Henry VIII and His Daughter Mary’ by Melita Thomas
This is a meticulously researched and very well written debut by Melita Thomas. Mary Tudor (daughter of Henry VIII and Katherine of Aragon) has been the subject of several biographies in recent years but Thomas manages to find a different … Continue reading
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My review of ‘Margaret Tudor: Queen of Scots – The Life of King Henry VIII’s Sister’ by Sarah-Beth Watkins
This concise biography of Margaret Tudor (eldest daughter of Henry VII and Elizabeth of York) is a welcome addition to the ranks of books about the Tudors. Margaret, a Tudor Princess and later a Scottish Queen, has been overlooked, even … Continue reading
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