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Books 2011: On Sale Today – Mary Boleyn: The Great and Infamous Whore by Alison Weir

6th October – Mary Boleyn: The Great and Infamous Whore by Alison Weir ‘In this book, the first full-scale, in-depth biography of Henry VIII’s famous mistress, Mary Boleyn, the sister of Anne, his second queen, Alison Weir explodes much of … Continue reading

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BBC History Magazine October issue

Bit late but the BBC History Magazine October issue is a must read if you want to know more about Francis Walsingham and Tracy Borman’s new book. John Cooper, author of ‘The Queen’s Agent’ looks at the Walsingham’s career and … Continue reading

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Books 2011: Publication Dates Update – Updated!

The following books have had their publication date changed: ‘Henry: Model of a Tyrant’ by David Starkey will now be published on 11th October 2012. ‘Bessie Blount: The Story of Henry VIII’s Longtime Mistress’ by Elizabeth Norton will now be … Continue reading

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Books 2011: On Sale Today

1st September – Matilda: Wife of the Conqueror by Tracy Borman ‘Matilda, wife of William the Conqueror, was the first woman to be crowned Queen of England and formally recognised as such by her subjects. Beyond this, though, little is … Continue reading

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Books 2011: On Sale Last Month

Due to be published 30th August but published earlier – Mary I: England’s Catholic Queen by John Edwards ‘The lifestory of Mary I – daughter of Henry VIII and his Spanish wife, Catherine of Aragon – is often distilled to … Continue reading

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