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Books 2018 – on sale today – Rival Queens: The Betrayal of Mary, Queen of Scots by Kate Williams

‘Elizabeth and Mary: cousins, rivals, queens. They loved each other, they hated each other – they could never escape one another. Kate Williams’s thrilling new history tells the story of Elizabeth I of England and her betrayal of Mary, Queen … Continue reading

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Books 2018 – 3 new books on sale now…

‘King Richard III remains one of the most controversial figures in British history. Matthew Lewis’s new biography aims to become a definitive account of his life by exploring what is known of his childhood and the impacts it had on … Continue reading

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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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Books 2018 – on sale today – The Survival of the Princes in the Tower: Murder, Mystery and Myth by Matt Lewis (paper back)

‘The murder of the Princes in the Tower is the most famous cold case in British history. Traditionally considered victims of a ruthless uncle, there are other suspects too often and too easily discounted. There may be no definitive answer, … Continue reading

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Books 2018 – on sale now – Queenship and Counsel in Early Modern Europe edited by Helen Matheson-Pollock, Joanne Paul and Catherine Fletcher

‘The discourse of political counsel in early modern Europe depended on the participation of men, as both counsellors and counselled. Women were often thought too irrational or imprudent to give or receive political advice―but they did in unprecedented numbers, as … Continue reading

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