Monthly Archives: August 2013

Was Guildford Dudley a good husband to Jane Grey? – Guest article by Leanda de Lisle

Historian Leanda de Lisle has very kindly written this guest article about Guildford Dudley and Lady Jane. Leanda’s new book, ‘Tudor: The Family Story’ was published yesterday. In Trevor Nunn’s 1986 romantic film, Lady Jane, Helena Bonham Carter as Lady … Continue reading

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Books 2013: On sale today – Witches: A Tale of Sorcery, Scandal and Seduction by Tracy Borman

29th August 2013 – Witches: A Tale of Sorcery, Scandal and Seduction by Tracy Borman ‘Witches traces the dramatic events which unfolded at one of England’s oldest and most spectacular castles four hundred years ago. The case is among those … Continue reading

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Books 2013 – On sale today – Tudor: The Family Story by Leanda de Lisle

29th August 2013 – Tudor: The Family Story by Leanda de Lisle ‘The Tudors are a national obsession. But, as Leanda de Lisle shows, beyond the familiar headlines, and deep into their past, is a family still more extraordinary than … Continue reading

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Tudor: The Family Story – Win a copy and Q&A with author Leanda de Lisle

Thank you to everyone who entered the competition. Look out for Leanda’s answers to your questions. ‘This fresh take on the Tudor dynasty is history at its best.’ (Publishers Weekly) ‘Tudor: The Family Story’ by Leanda de Lisle is published … Continue reading

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Lady Jane episode of She Wolves by Helen Castor – Wednesday 21 August

Episode 3 of Helen Castor’s ‘She Wolves: England’s Early Queens’ is on BBC4 on Wednesday at 8pm. This episode features Jane, Mary and Elizabeth. BBC 4

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