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Books 2018 – on sale today – Queens of the Conquest: England’s Medieval Queens (Paperback) by Alison Weir

‘Love, murder, war, betrayal This is the story of the five extraordinary queens who helped the Norman kings of England rule their dominions. Recognised as equal sharers in the royal authority, their story is packed with tragedy, high drama, even … Continue reading

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Margaret Tudor: Book of Hours

I’ve just finished reading the wonderful ‘Crown of Thistles: The Fatal Inheritance of Mary, Queen of Scots’ by Linda Porter and have started ‘Elizabeth of York: The First Tudor Queen’ by Alison Weir. Both authors use the same picture of … Continue reading

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BBC History Magazine – History Weekend

Leanda de Lisle emailed to say that she is taking part in the BBC History Magazine’s History Weekend in October. The ‘weekend of talks by leading historians and authors’ will take place in Malmesbury from Friday 25th to Sunday 27th … Continue reading

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Differing opinions about Frances Grey

I am currently reading ‘A Dangerous Inheritance’ by Alison Weir. The sequel to ‘Innocent Traitor’, this new historical novel, weaves together the lives of Katherine Grey and Katherine Plantagenet. The cover blurb reads: ‘Two women’s lives are linked by love, … Continue reading

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Over at On the Tudor Trail

Natalie has posted about the first part of her recent trip to the UK and the Tudor places she visited. On the Tudor Trail – Where History Happened Day 1 She also has a guest article by historian and author, … Continue reading

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