Monthly Archives: August 2013

Searching for Mary Queen of Scots

Edinburgh Guide reviews ‘Searching for Mary Queen of Scots’, a talk by Rosalind Marshall and Linda Porter. Edinburgh Guide – Edinburgh Book Festival: “Searching for Mary Queen of Scots” Review

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Books 2013: On sale today – Crown of Thistles: The Fatal Inheritance of Mary Queen of Scots by Linda Porter

15th August 2013 – Crown of Thistles: The Fatal Inheritance of Mary Queen of Scots by Linda Porter ‘The struggle between the fecund Stewarts and the barren Tudors is generally seen only in terms of the relationship between Elizabeth I … Continue reading

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BBC History Magazine Podcast with Linda Porter

Linda Porter, author of ‘Crown of Thistles: The Fatal Inheritance of Mary Queen of Scots'(which is published tomorrow) discusses Mary Queen of Scots on the 8th August BBC History Magazine podcast. Linda Porter – 8th August Podcast

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A new home for Lady Jane

The ‘Lady Jayne’ portrait of Jane Grey, purchased by the National Portrait Gallery after being discovered in a house in Streatham in 2006, has a new home. The portrait is on display at Montactue House (one of the NPG’s regional … Continue reading

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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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