Tudor History

  • Marguerite: Hell Hath No Fury! – The Coffee Pot Book Club Blog Tour

    Today, I’m thrilled to host my good friend, Judith Arnopp, on the blog tour for her latest release, Marguerite: Hell Hath No Fury! If you love Tudor era fiction, this book is one to look out for. Judith has very kindly provided an excerpt for you to enjoy (see below). You can follow the full

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  • Guest Post: Dealing with Stroppy Royals by Judith Arnopp

    Those of you who have read my books will know that I tend to write about historical characters that we have come to regard as flawed, some might say ‘evil.’ Our twenty-first century sensibilities are outraged by actions which were perfectly within the bounds of acceptability at the time. Margaret Beaufort is the prime example

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  • Frances – Tudor Countess: New Release from Tony Riches

    Today, I am delighted to host Tony Riches and to spotlight his fabulous new release – Frances – Tudor Countess, Book five in his Elizabethan Series. “A thrilling portrait of a remarkable woman who witnessed the key eventsof Elizabethan England.” Based on extensive research, original letters and records of the Elizabethan Court, this new account

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  • Book Spotlight: Penelope – Tudor Baroness by Tony Riches

    Lady Penelope is one of the most beautiful and sought-after women in Elizabethan England. The daughter of the queen’s nemesis, Lady Lettice Knollys, Countess of Essex, she becomes the stepdaughter of Robert Dudley when he marries her mother in secret. Penelope’s life is full of love and scandal. The inspiration for Sir Philip Sidney’s sonnet

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  • A Matter of Faith by Judith Arnopp: The Coffee Pot Book Blog Tour

    I am delighted to host Judith Arnopp’s book spotlight tour with The Coffee Pot Book Blog. If you are a fan of the Tudor era, then this is a series you should check out. You can follow the full tour here: https://thecoffeepotbookclub.blogspot.com/2023/03/blog-tour-a-matter-of-faith-by-judith-arnopp.html

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  • Historical Fiction Author of the Month: Tony Riches

    Welcome to my new Blog Series, Historical Fiction Author of the Month. Each month, I will showcase a different historical fiction author. Their books will range from romance to mystery and adventure, and will be from many different eras. I hope you discover a new author and their work to enjoy. Happy reading! In this

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  • Today, I am delighted to host Carol McGrath’s book blog tour for Sex and Sexuality in Tudor England. Whilst researching a book recently published on the subject of Tudor Sex and Sexuality, I especially enjoyed researching provocative fashions for an era that had strict fashion codes including what colours and fabrics particular sections of society

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