Tag Archives: Mary Tudor (Duchess of Suffolk)

May Books 2012: Mary Rose by David Loades

10th May – Mary Rose by David Loades ‘A paradise…tall, slender, grey-eyed, possessing an extreme pallor’. The contemporary view of Henry VIII’s younger sister, Princess Mary Rose as one of the most beautiful princesses in Europe, was an arresting one. … Continue reading

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Two new biographies of Mary Tudor, Queen of France and Duchess of Suffolk

According to the blurb on the book jacket of ‘The Boleyns: The Rise and Fall of a Tudor Family’, David Loades is currently writing a new biography of Mary Rose, sister of Henry VIII. As previously mentioned in August, ‘The … Continue reading

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Interview with Dr Erin Sadlack

Dr Erin Sadlack is the author of ‘The French Queen’s Letters: Mary Tudor Brandon and the Politics of Marriage in 16th Century Europe.’ I was lucky enough to have lunch with Erin last May and had a very enjoyable discussion … Continue reading

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The French Queen’s Letters by Erin A Sadlack – On Sale Now

Dr Sadlack e-mailed me to say that her book, ‘The French Queen’s Letters: Mary Tudor and the Politics of Marriage in Sixteenth-Century Europe’ is now on sale. Originally due to be published on 13th May in the UK, you can … Continue reading

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Update on new biography of Mary Tudor Brandon

Last month I posted about the new biography of Mary Tudor Brandon (grandmother of Lady Jane Grey). ‘The French Queen’s Letters: Mary Tudor Brandon and the Politics of Marriage in Sixteenth-Century Europe’ by Erin A Sadlack will be published by … Continue reading

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