Tag Archives: Linda Porter

Reviews of ‘Crown of Thistles: The Fatal Inheritance of Mary Queen of Scots’ by Linda Porter

Posted on 10th August 2013 by Tamise

Reviews of ‘Crown of Thistles: The Fatal Inheritance of Mary Queen of Scots’ by Linda Porter have started appearing. ‘In focusing on the family rivalries that led to Mary’s reign and fall, Porter has found a fresh approach to a … Continue reading →

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Talks by Linda Porter

Posted on 21st July 2013 by Tamise

Linda Porter will be giving several talks about her new book ‘Crown of Thistles’ which will be published on 15th August. See Linda’s website for details: Linda Porter – Upcoming Events

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BBC History Magazine – History Weekend

Posted on 26th April 2013 by Tamise

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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Talk by Linda Porter at Hampton Court

Posted on 4th April 2013 by Tamise

Dr Linda Porter is giving a talk about Mary Tudor at Hampton Court next month. Linda Porter – Mary Tudor: the first queen Tuesday 28 May 18.30-20.00 Hampton Court Palace To book tickets and for further information: Hampton Court Palace

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Another book for 2013 ….

Posted on 6th March 2013 by Tamise

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 →