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The End of an Era

November 17, 1558, marked the end of the counter-reformation in England led by Queen Mary I and her cousin, Cardinal Reginald Pole. While many will pay tribute this day to the young Elizabeth who became queen, I would prefer to take a look at her misunderstood older sister. I am a guest today at English Historical Fiction Authors looking at the lives of Mary and Reginald, a pious and devoted pair who ultimately failed in their most vital work.

Forgotten Daughter of York

On this day in 1480, Elizabeth Woodville gave birth to her last child. Bridget of York lived through tumultuous times, but few know anything about her.

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Book Giveaway

There's a new giveaway open for Faithful Traitor: The story of Margaret Pole!

A Sad Birthday for York

On this day in 1470 & 1475, Edward IV celebrated the birth of York heirs. Who would have guessed that it would end in tragedy?

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Marriage in Tudor England

I am at EHFA today with a post on marriage in Tudor England. Knights in shining armor rescuing damsels from loveless matches? Not so much.

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The Birth of a Trilogy

Today I am a guest on Author Stephanie Churchill's blog. She asked how my plan to write one book became the Plantagenet Embers Trilogy.

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The Pruning of the White Rose

The rise of the House of York is no less spectacular than the three suns in splendor seen in the sky at Mortimer’s Cross as Edward, son of the late duke of York, went into battle in 1461. What turned out to be a parhelion, soon faded, just as the success of the York dynasty would.

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Faithful Traitor on Sale!

Faithful Traitor: The story of Margaret Pole is on sale for the first time!

In the US and UK, you can pick it up for the next few days for only 1.99. This novel is rated over 4-stars on Amazon US, Amazon UK, and here on Goodreads.

If you're in the UK, you can also still take advantage of Plantagenet Princess, Tudor Queen: The Story of Elizabeth of York being a Monthly Kindle Deal for 99p.

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Marrying Down: Cecily of York

On my blog today, I have taken a closer look at the woman many readers have named as a favorite character in Plantagenet Princess, Tudor Queen: The Story of Elizabeth of York. Cecily of York married three times, but did she ever find happiness?