Monthly Archives: August 2012

Books 2012: On Sale Now

Posted on 28th August 2012 by Tamise

28th August – Margaret of York, the Diabolical Duchess: The Woman Who Tried to Overthrow the Tudors by Christine Weightman ‘The amazing life of Margaret of York, the woman who tried to overthrow the Tudors. Reared in a dangerous and … Continue reading →

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When Lady Jane Returned Home

Posted on 24th August 2012 by Tamise

There is an article in the Leicester Mercury about a pageant called ‘The Lady Returns’ that was held at Bradgate Park 60 years ago. When Lady Jane returned home

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Interview with David Loades

Posted on 21st August 2012 by Tamise

Professor David Loades is the author of ‘Mary Rose: Tudor Princess, Queen of France, the extraordinary life of Henry VIII’s sister’, ‘The Tudors: History of a Dynasty’, ‘The Boleyns: The Rise and Fall of a Tudor Family’ and ‘Mary Tudor’ … Continue reading →

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Susan Higginbotham looks at Jane Grey and Katherine Parr

Posted on 21st August 2012 by Tamise

Author Susan Higginbotham looks at the facts and fiction about the relationship between Jane Grey and Katherine Parr. History Refreshed – Jane Grey and Katherine Parr

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Our Man in Rome by Catherine Fletcher

Posted on 20th August 2012 by Tamise

I have just finished ‘Our Man in Rome’ by Catherine Fletcher and really enjoyed it. This book got some excellent reviews and thoroughly deserved them. It is a fascinating look at Henry VIII’s attempts to get a divorce but instead … Continue reading →

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