Category Archives: Books 2019

Books 2019 – on sale today – The King’s Pearl: Henry VIII and His Daughter Mary (paperback) by Melita Thomas

Posted on 15th June 2019 by Tamise

‘Mary Tudor has always been known as ‘Bloody Mary’, the name given to her by later Protestant chroniclers who vilified her for attempting to re-impose Roman Catholicism in England. Although a more nuanced picture of the first queen regnant has … Continue reading →

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On sale 27th June – The Poison Bed (paperback) by E C Fremantle and the chance to win a copy!

Posted on 6th June 2019 by Tamise

The paperback of ‘The Poison Bed’ by E C Fremantle goes on sale on 27th June. Described by The Times as ‘A gripping page-turner that will have you awake long into the night. Ingenious’ and believe me, it is, thanks … Continue reading →

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My review of ‘Plantagenet Queens & Consorts: Family, Duty and Power’ by Dr Steven J. Corvi

Posted on 3rd June 2019 by Tamise

Plantagenet Queens lived in the shadow of the role created by Eleanor of Aquitaine. Steven J Corvi’s book includes some of the women who followed Eleanor in wearing the Plantagenet crown but also two who were not queen consorts. Not … Continue reading →

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Books 2019 – on sale now – Rival Queens: The Betrayal of Mary, Queen of Scots (paperback) by Kate Williams

Posted on 31st May 2019 by Tamise

‘Mary, Queen of Scots & Elizabeth I of England. Two powerful monarchs on a single island. Threatened by voices who believed no woman could govern. Surrounded by sycophants, spies and detractors. Accosted for their dominion, their favour and their bodies. … Continue reading →

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Books 2019 – on sale today – Scottish Queens, 1034-1714 (paperback) by Rosalind K Marshall

Posted on 9th May 2019 by Tamise

‘The lives of the Scottish queens, both those who ruled in their own right, and also the consorts, have largely been neglected in conventional history books. One of the earliest known Scottish queens was none other than the notorious Lady … Continue reading →