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Nancy is a writer and magazine editor who has worked on the staffs of "InStyle," "Rolling Stone," "Entertainment Weekly" and "Ladies' Home Journal." She lives in New York City with her husband and two children. "The Crown" took five years to research and write. It was published in North America by Simon&Schuster's Touchstone in January 2012 and by Orion Books in the U.K. in February 2012. It is also available in the Netherlands, Italy, and Germany, and will appear in Brazil, Portugal and Poland by the end of the year.
Visit her website at www.nancybilyeau.com, and follow her on Twitter @tudorscribe.


Today the news broke that the Crime Writers' Association has nominated "The Crown" for an Ellis Peters Historical Dagger Award. I'm on the short list!

It's hard to convey how much this means to me, that such a respected group recognizes my work--and I've always had a deep appreciation for Ellis Peters' Brother Cadfael books.

I just have to try to be worthy of this nomination in everything I writ... read more »
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Published on May 25, 2012 15:18 • 10 views • Tags: brother-cadfael, crime-novel, crime-writers-assocation, ellis-peters, historical-mystery
Average rating: 3.78 · 544 ratings · 162 reviews · 2 distinct works
The Crown
3.78 of 5 stars 3.78 avg rating — 543 ratings — published 2012 — 14 editions
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When young Robert Dudley, an earl's son, meets squire's daughter Amy Robsart, it is love at first sight. They marry despite parental misgivings, but their passion quickly fades, and the ambitious Dudley returns to court. Swept up in the turmoil of Tudor politics, Dudley is imprisoned in the Tower. Also...more

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Christine Hatfield thanks for being my friend


message 4: by Nancy

Nancy Bilyeau Thank you, Barbara!! Let's pray that people buy it. :)


Barbara Sachs Kudos, Nancy! I saw your "Oprah" review. I'm so happy talent is appreciated
and "The Crown" will have the wide audience it deserves.
Barbara


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Nancy Bilyeau Doug wrote: "First time to see your cover. Wow! S&S did a great job!"

Thanks Doug. Yes I am very very happy with the cover. When it is completely ready, I will share with everyone!


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Doug Solter First time to see your cover. Wow! S&S did a great job!


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