Lady Jane Grey Reference Guide

Lady Jane Grey Rose

Posted on 19th June 2018 by Tamise

My Lady Jane Grey rose has bloomed again.

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And the winners are…

Posted on 18th June 2018 by Tamise

E.C. Fremantle has picked the winners at random. Thank you to everyone who entered the competition.

Congratulations to the following, who have won a copy of ‘The Poison Bed.’

Pat
Jill
Deb
Igor
Leila

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My review of ‘The Poison Bed’ by E.C. Fremantle…

Posted on 15th June 2018 by Tamise

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 have left them imprisoned in the Tower and facing trial. Carr is a favourite of James I and Frances, a member of the notorious family dynasty, both have everything to lose. Fremantle’s novel is a thrilling page turner which will keep you guessing until the very end.

Thank you to Michael Joseph Books for my review copy.

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Books 2018 – on sale today – The King’s Witch by Tracy Borman

Posted on 14th June 2018 by Tamise

‘As she helps to nurse the dying Queen Elizabeth, Frances Gorges longs for the fields and ancient woods of her parents’ Hampshire estate, where she has learned to use the flowers and herbs to become a much-loved healer.

Frances is happy to stay in her beloved countryside when the new King arrives from Scotland, bringing change, fear and suspicion. His court may be shockingly decadent, but James’s religion is Puritan, intolerant of all the old ways; he has already put to death many men for treason and women for witchcraft.

So when her ambitious uncle forcibly brings Frances to court, she is trapped in a claustrophobic world of intrigue and betrayal – and a ready target for the twisted scheming of Lord Cecil, the King’s first minister.

Surrounded by mortal dangers, Frances finds happiness only with the precocious young Princess Elizabeth, and Tom Wintour, the one courtier she can trust.

Or can she?

From Amazon.co.uk

Further details – Tracy Borman

Further details – Amazon.co.uk

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Books 2018 – on sale today – The Poison Bed by E.C Fremantle

Posted on 14th June 2018 by Tamise

‘A king, his lover and his lover’s wife. One is a killer.

In the autumn of 1615 scandal rocks the Jacobean court when a celebrated couple are imprisoned on suspicion of murder. She is young, captivating and from a notorious family. He is one of the richest and most powerful men in the kingdom.

Some believe she is innocent; others think her wicked or insane. He claims no knowledge of the murder. The king suspects them both, though it is his secret at stake.

Who is telling the truth? Who has the most to lose? And who is willing to commit murder?’

From Amazon.co.uk

Further details – Elizabeth Fremantle

Further details – Amazon.co.uk