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Guest Post – Medical Treatment in the 16th Century by Heather R. Darsie

I’m delighted to welcome Heather R. Darsie to TudorBlogger today. Her new book ‘Children of the House of Cleves: Anna and her Siblings’ is out now, and although I haven’t quite finished reading it yet, it is absolutely fascinating. I would like to thank Heather and Amberley Publishing for allowing me to take part in … Continue reading Guest Post – Medical Treatment in the 16th Century by Heather R. Darsie

Book Review – ‘The Royal Lover’s Guide to London’ by Angela Youngman

What a fascinating read! This is the third of these London city guides that I’ve got – I’ve also got ‘The Architecture Lover’s Guide to London’ and ‘The Book Lover’s Guide to London’, and I’ve loved all of them! They’re full of little facts and gems of places that you might otherwise miss wandering the … Continue reading Book Review – ‘The Royal Lover’s Guide to London’ by Angela Youngman

Book Review – ‘Educating the Tudors’ by Amy McElroy

Thanks to Pen and Sword Books for a copy of this to review. This was a really interesting read. Amy’s book was published on the same day as mine which I was really excited about! We’ve talked a few times about publishing and history, and she’s such a lovely person as well as a great … Continue reading Book Review – ‘Educating the Tudors’ by Amy McElroy

‘Educating the Tudors’ by Amy McElroy

Thanks to Pen and Sword Books for a copy of this to review. This was a really interesting read. Amy’s book was published on the same day as mine which I was really excited about! We’ve talked a few times about publishing and history, and she’s such a lovely person as well as a great … Continue reading ‘Educating the Tudors’ by Amy McElroy

#Bookstagram Tour for ‘Elizabethan Rebellions: Conspiracy, Intrigue, and Treason’

So, if you follow me on Instagram, you’ll have seen that my book has been on a #Bookstagram tour this last week, thanks to Pen and Sword Books. There have been some brilliant reviews and some lovely photos to accompany them. I just want to say a massive thanks to all who have taken part: … Continue reading #Bookstagram Tour for ‘Elizabethan Rebellions: Conspiracy, Intrigue, and Treason’

Book Review – ‘Henry VIII and Charles V: Rival Monarchs, Uneasy Allies’ by Richard Heath

Thanks to Pen and Sword for gifting me a copy of this to review. This is a new and interesting take on two of the biggest international figures of the sixteenth century. There are a lot of biographies on Henry VIII, fewer on Charles V, and I believe this is the first that examines these … Continue reading Book Review – ‘Henry VIII and Charles V: Rival Monarchs, Uneasy Allies’ by Richard Heath

Book Review – ‘The Final Year of Anne Boleyn’ by Natalie Grueninger

I’d been looking forward to this book since it was announced. It examines the last 18 months of Anne Boleyn’s life in detail. Across 5 parts and 21 chapters Anne’s life and circumstances are examined in minute detail to bring the English Tudor court back to life. Anne was trapped by circumstance and her intelligence, … Continue reading Book Review – ‘The Final Year of Anne Boleyn’ by Natalie Grueninger

‘Lucy Worsley Investigates’

So, I finally got around to watching ‘Lucy Worsley Investigates’ on BBC. I always love watching anything with Lucy in it and this looked fascinating. It is a four episode series covering four different historical episodes that changed history – the Witch Craze, the Black Death, the disappearance of the Princes in the Tower, and … Continue reading ‘Lucy Worsley Investigates’

Publication of ‘Elizabethan Rebellions: Conspiracy, Intrigue and Treason’!

I’m absolutely delighted to be able to announce that my debut book ‘Elizabethan Rebellions: Conspiracy, Intrigue and Treason’ is available to order in the UK RIGHT NOW. You can order it direct from Pen and Sword here. If you have pre-ordered it from somewhere like Amazon, Waterstones, or Foyles, I’m afraid you’ll have to wait … Continue reading Publication of ‘Elizabethan Rebellions: Conspiracy, Intrigue and Treason’!

Book Review – ‘Queen Elizabeth I: Life and Legacy of the Virgin Queen’ by Paul Kendall

Thanks to Pen & Sword for a copy of this book to review. I’ve previously read Paul Kendall’s book ‘Henry VIII in 100 Objects’ which I really enjoyed. Both that one of this goes through 100 different places and objects from the life of each of the monarchs. This book on Elizabeth I covers books, … Continue reading Book Review – ‘Queen Elizabeth I: Life and Legacy of the Virgin Queen’ by Paul Kendall