Tag Archives: Sarah-Beth Watkins

My review of ‘Margaret Tudor: Queen of Scots – The Life of King Henry VIII’s Sister’ by Sarah-Beth Watkins

This concise biography of Margaret Tudor (eldest daughter of Henry VII and Elizabeth of York) is a welcome addition to the ranks of books about the Tudors. Margaret, a Tudor Princess and later a Scottish Queen, has been overlooked, even … Continue reading

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My review of ‘Catherine of Braganza: Charles II’s Restoration Queen’ by Sarah-Beth Watkins

This short biography of Catherine of Braganza is an interesting, straight forward and fast paced overview of the life of one of England’s less well known queens. Watkins clearly shows the difficulties faced by a Catholic Queen in a Protestant … Continue reading

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‘The Tudor-Brandons’ Interview with Sarah-Beth Watkins

Sarah-Beth Watkins is the author of ‘Lady Katherine Knollys: The Unacknowledged Daughter of King Henry VIII’ and ‘Ireland’s Suffragettes: The Women Who Fought for the Vote.’ Her new book, ‘The Tudor Brandons: Mary and Charles – Henry VIII’s Nearest & … Continue reading

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Books 2016 – A book with a Lady Jane link to look forward to…

24 June – The Tudor Brandons: Mary and Charles – Henry VIII’s Nearest & Dearest (paperback) by Sarah-Beth Watkins ‘This fascinating book studies the life and times of Mary Tudor and Charles Brandon, Henry VIII’s dearest sister and his closest … Continue reading

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