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I am the author of two historical novels set in fourteenth-century England: The Traitor's Wife: A Novel of the Reign of Edward II and Hugh and Bess. Both were reissued in 2009 by Sourcebooks.

My third novel, The Stolen Crown, is set during the Wars of the Roses. It features Henry Stafford, Duke of Buckingham, and his wife, Katherine Woodville, as narrators. My fourth novel, The Queen of Last Hopes, features Margaret of Anjou, queen to Henry VI, and is set mainly in the earlier years of the Wars of the Roses. It was released in January 2011. My latest novel, Her Highness, the Traitor, will be released in June 2012. Its heroines are Jane Dudley, Duchess of Northumberland, and Frances Grey, Duchess of Suffolk, who respectively were the mother-i...more



As I mentioned a couple of days ago, I’m delighted to welcome Claire Ridgway to my blog! Claire’s new nonfiction book, The Fall of Anne Boleyn: A Countdown is a concise day-by-day look at the events leading up to the execution of Henry VIII’s most famous queen.


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The Traitor's Wife: A Novel...
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The Stolen Crown: The Secre...
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Hugh and Bess: A Love Story
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“Go to the devil Harry." I turned away, then looked back over my shoulder. "But you already have, haven't you?”
Susan Higginbotham, The Stolen Crown: The Secret Marriage that Forever Changed the Fate of England

“Though I normally approve of plain speaking, as you know, I would suggest that as part of your good behavior, you refer to the king as 'his grace' or even simply 'the king' instead of 'that creature,' by the way.”
Susan Higginbotham, The Stolen Crown: The Secret Marriage that Forever Changed the Fate of England

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message 12: by Susan

Susan Good morning, Christine!


message 11: by Susan

Susan Sarah, thanks! Sorry, I didn't see your comment earlier.


Christine Hatfield good morning


message 9: by Sarah

Sarah M Just bought two of your books The Stolen Crown, and the Queen of Last Hope. Cant wait to read them I hear they are very good!!


message 8: by Susan

Susan Orsolya wrote: "I had to mention that while at Barnes & Noble yesterday, I showed my boyfriend your books and that I converse with on here and he was impressed :)"

Thanks, Orsolya!


Orsolya I had to mention that while at Barnes & Noble yesterday, I showed my boyfriend your books and that I converse with on here and he was impressed :)


message 6: by Susan

Susan Samantha wrote: "Thanks for the add Susan. Not sure if you remember me but I emailed you some time ago regarding a certain lady during the reign of Edward VI/Protector Somerset :) I just wanted to thank you for you..."

Thanks, Samantha! Glad to have been of help!


message 5: by Sam

Sam Thanks for the add Susan. Not sure if you remember me but I emailed you some time ago regarding a certain lady during the reign of Edward VI/Protector Somerset :) I just wanted to thank you for your advice and help with that, it's certainly helped me get started on what I want to do! Wow, I've just realised this sounds really cryptic haha.


message 4: by Susan

Susan Thanks, Sherrida!


Sherrida Woodley Thanks for "connecting." Your quotes give me a snippet of your writing which is immediately interesting. I'll be reading at least one of your books and giving one to a friend just returning from England.


Jeannie Faulkner Barber Hi Susan and thanks so much for the friendship!
Blessings,
Jeannie


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