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‘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

‘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 "‘Queen Elizabeth I: Life and Legacy of the Virgin Queen’ by Paul Kendall"

Book Review – ‘Henry VII and the Tudor Pretenders: Simnel, Warbeck, and Warwick’ by Nathen Amin

Thanks to Amberley Publishing for a copy of this book to review. This is an incredibly detailed and interesting book focused on the reign of Henry VII and the problems he had with pretenders like Lambert Simnel and Perkin Warbeck, as well as threats from those with real and legitimate claims like the Princes in … Continue reading Book Review – ‘Henry VII and the Tudor Pretenders: Simnel, Warbeck, and Warwick’ by Nathen Amin

‘Henry VII and the Tudor Pretenders: Simnel, Warbeck, and Warwick’ by Nathen Amin

Thanks to Amberley Publishing for a copy of this book to review. This is an incredibly detailed and interesting book focused on the reign of Henry VII and the problems he had with pretenders like Lambert Simnel and Perkin Warbeck, as well as threats from those with real and legitimate claims like the Princes in … Continue reading "‘Henry VII and the Tudor Pretenders: Simnel, Warbeck, and Warwick’ by Nathen Amin"