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What can I say? I love 15th century history. No apologies, no excuses. The 100 Years War. The Wars of the Roses. All of that.

It’s not that I’m a big fan of blood and battles. Personally I can do without that sort of thing. No. It’s the women who interest me. How they negotiated their way in the world. How they managed – some of them at least, probably more than you’d think – to wield power and influence at a time when men seemed to hold most of the cards. And how others, simply, didn't.

It started in school if I’m honest, with a history teacher that kept asking me questions that, frankly, weren’t ever on the syllabus. Important questions like, ‘So why do you think she did that?’ or ‘What might have been in her mind when…?’ Or the big one: ‘B ...more

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Totally loved Cecily and am wondering if your next book will also feature a forgotten woman from this period in history. Must admit the glimpses we got of Jacquetta Woodville have me wanting to know more about her. Any chance she might be one of your subjects in the future?

Annie Garthwaite Ah, Jacquetta. I do have a soft spot for her, don't you? No, I don't think I'm quite finished with Jacquetta. Or with Cecily herself, to be honest... …moreAh, Jacquetta. I do have a soft spot for her, don't you? No, I don't think I'm quite finished with Jacquetta. Or with Cecily herself, to be honest... Watch this space! thank you so much for getting in touch, and I'm so thrilled you enjoyed CECILY. If you'd like to keep up with news about future books and projects, please sign up on my website - www.anniegarthwaite.com. Go to the home page and scroll down to the sign up! Best wishes, Annie x

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Annie Garthwaite Simple, this one. I read. Voraciously and with great appetite. From the very beginning I've been in love with words and stories. The more I read, the …moreSimple, this one. I read. Voraciously and with great appetite. From the very beginning I've been in love with words and stories. The more I read, the greater my urge to create. (less)

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