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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



I was surprised to see that although Wikipedia has an entry on John, Richard III’s illegitimate son, there was no entry for his illegitimate daughter, Katherine Plantagenet. This may be because while little is known about John, even less is known about Katherine.


To start with, we do not know when John or Katherine were born or the identity of their mothers. It is often confidently asserted by a...

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Average rating: 3.73 · 4,565 ratings · 745 reviews · 9 distinct works · Similar authors
The Stolen Crown: The Secre...
3.7 of 5 stars 3.70 avg rating — 1,496 ratings — published 2010 — 6 editions
The Traitor's Wife: A Novel...
3.66 of 5 stars 3.66 avg rating — 1,529 ratings — published 2005 — 3 editions
Hugh and Bess: A Love Story
3.78 of 5 stars 3.78 avg rating — 578 ratings — published 2007 — 7 editions
The Queen of Last Hopes: Th...
3.86 of 5 stars 3.86 avg rating — 505 ratings — published 2011 — 4 editions
Her Highness, the Traitor
3.81 of 5 stars 3.81 avg rating — 427 ratings — published 2012 — 5 editions
The Prince Who Did Not Beco...
3.77 of 5 stars 3.77 avg rating — 22 ratings — published 2011
Edward II: His Friends, His...
4.29 of 5 stars 4.29 avg rating — 7 ratings — published 2005
The Woodvilles: The Wars of...
3.0 of 5 stars 3.00 avg rating — 1 rating — expected publication 2013 — 2 editions
The Jewel in the Tower
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“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.”
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message 13: by Susan

Susan Jane wrote: "A question! I'm reading Philippa Gregory's latest, covering the last few Plantagenets. In 1478 Edward, son of George, Duke of Clarence, is sent to Flanders for safety. In 1482 he's living with Anne..."

It was claimed at George's trial that George planned to send his son away, but I don't know of any evidence that he did. Edward became a ward of the crown after his father's death. Around 1480 (I'm not where I can check the date), he became the ward of the Marquis of Dorset and remained in his care until Richard seized power.


message 12: by Jane

Jane A question! I'm reading Philippa Gregory's latest, covering the last few Plantagenets. In 1478 Edward, son of George, Duke of Clarence, is sent to Flanders for safety. In 1482 he's living with Anne & Richard (soon III) and only 7. Somehow this doesn't feel consistent internally & with history I've read. Do you know anything about this?


message 11: by Susan

Susan Good morning, Christine!


message 10: by Susan

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


Christine Hatfield good morning


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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!!


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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 :)


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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!


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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!
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