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[Lariela]

I just got Elizabeth of York: A Tudor Queen and Her World from the library.

[Erica]

I recently finished Brazen. It's a young adult novel about Mary Howard, who was married to Henry VIII's bastard son, Henry FitzRoy.

[Susanna - Censored by GoodReads]

Lariela wrote: "I just got Elizabeth of York: A Tudor Queen and Her World from the library."

I really enjoyed that one.

[Jennilee]

Im new to group, is there group reads with certain books, or is it a free for all?

[Whimsical]

I have just read "The Duchess of Kent: The Troubled Life if Katharine Worsley" by Mary Riddell. This book was published in 1999 but I was able to find a used book in very good condition. It was very well written, with very good analysis in what was, in my opinion, a difficult life for the Duchess.

[Vanessa]

I've begun reading "The King's Grace" by Anne Easter Smith. I'm not very far into it, I'm afraid, but so far it's very interesting as it's dealing with the Princes in the Tower. I highly recommend anything she writes.

[Cindy]

Erica wrote: "I recently finished Brazen. It's a young adult novel about Mary Howard, who was married to Henry VIII's bastard son, Henry FitzRoy."

How was it? I have been thinking of starting that series.

[Erica]

Cindy, I've only read two out of three of the books in Katherine Longshore's series. I read "Gilt" (which is about Katherine Howard), in addition to Brazen. I'd highly recommend both, even if you don't usually like young adult novels. Both are very well written and highly engrossing.

[Cindy]

Erica wrote: "Cindy, I've only read two out of three of the books in Katherine Longshore's series. I read "Gilt" (which is about Katherine Howard), in addition to Brazen. I'd highly recommend both, even if you d..."

I love YA books so I will definitely read these. Thanks Erica

[Whimsical]

I am reading "An Uncommon Woman: Empress Frederick" by Hannah Pakula. This is the second book about the life of the Empress that I am reading: this one being more in depth. I think it is beautifully written and is quite an easy read. Read 200 of the 700 pages thus far.

[Mary]

Have just recently picked up 2 biographies..
The Heir Apparent a Life of Edward VII the Playboy Prince and
A Royal Experiment the Private Life of King George III.

[Brig]

Reflection by Mary Sheldon.

[Lariela]

Recently got The Plantagenets: The Warrior Kings and Queens Who Made England by Dan Jones from the library.

[Mary]

I am currently reading a biography of Josephine Bonaparte-not really royalty although she was crowned Empress. It is called Ambition and Desire the Dangerous Life of Josephine Bonaparte by Kate Williams.
I also recently bought 17 Carnations- the Royals, the Nazis and the Biggest Cover up in History by Andrew Morton.

[Krista]

I recently finished Here be Dragons by Sharon Kay Penman. It's the first book in her Welsh Princes series. It was fantastic!

[Brig]

The Girl on the Train, Gone Girl, currently reading The Kindness of Strangers (which so far has been a very difficult read due to subject matter)...

[Whimsical]

I just finished "Queen Alexandra" by Georgina Battiscombe. I read about Queen Alexandra in another book and was mystified by what was said about her. I did some research and came across the book written by Georgina Battiscombe. It has been around a while and therefore, it was purchased as used--former library book but in very good condition.

I thoroughly enjoyed reading this book. I came away with what I feel confident was a very accurate picture of the Queen Alexandra, one quite different from what I read about her previously. I highly recommend this book.

[Jack]

I just finished by Alison Weir. This is the third book of hers that I have read and I am still a fan.

[Whimsical]

KOMET wrote: "Recently read "Loyal in Love: Henrietta Maria, Wife of Charles I" by Jean Plaidy.

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I am reading about Henrietta in a fiction by Karleen Keon. Would you recommend "Loyal in Love"? Thank you.

[Mary]

I am about to start The Rival Queens, Catherine de Medici, Her Daughter Marguerite de Valois and the Betrayal That Ignited a Kingdom written by
Nancy Goldstone.

[Mary]

Mary wrote: "I am about to start The Rival Queens, Catherine de Medici, Her Daughter Marguerite de Valois and the Betrayal That Ignited a Kingdom written by
Nancy Goldstone."

Sounds good. Let me know what you think of it. Two strong-willed women dominating the history of France.

[Mary]

Mary wrote: "Have "The Iron King" on my Kindle Fire to read. And "The Strangled Queen" on my WL. Glad to hear they're good reads."

Have both on my Kindle. Glad to hear they will be worth reading. Have some of the rest of this series on my WL.

[Whimsical]

I am about to read "Daisy: The Life and Loves of the Countess of Warwick" written by Sushila Anand. Daisy was one of King Edward II mistress: she preceded Mrs. Keppel.

I have also just read "Mrs. Keppel and her Daughter" by Diana Souhami. Mrs. Keppel was the last of King Edward VII mistresses'. This book is a study of her and her daughter Violet who famously was the lover of Vita Sackville West among others.

[Whimsical]

I have just read "Daisy: The Life and Loves of the Countess of Warwick by Sushila Anand.

Next I will be reading "Edwina Mountbatten: A life Of Her Own" by Janet Morgan.

[Whimsical]

I just finished Anne Sommerset's "Ladies in Waiting: From the Tudors to the Present Day". Next up is Janet Morgan's "Edwina Mountbatten."

[Susanna - Censored by GoodReads]

Just finished Susan Doran's Elizabeth I and Her Circle, which was interesting.

[Mary]

I just finished "After Elizabeth, The Rise of James of Scotland' written by Leanda de Lisle. As much as I love this time period I could not get into this book once the focus was on King James after the death of Elizabeth. It definitely was not as interesting as I would have hoped it to be. The author was meticulous with her research but I found the writing a bit dry and I skimmed through paragraphs just to get through it.

[Susanna - Censored by GoodReads]

I'm currently reading a biography of Edward III, The Perfect King: The Life of Edward III, Father of the English Nation, by Ian Mortimer. Quite good.

[RJay]

I read this book several years ago after reading Mortimer's "The Greatest Traitor", which I actually thought was better. I find his writing and Richard Barber's difficult because they jump around in time rather than following a direct chronological sequence. And, I found the same timeframe discrepancy in both of their books having do with EIII's Scottish campaign and Edward (Black Prince). I recently ordered a newer biography of EIII by Mark Ormrod. I hope it will be easier to follow and the discrepancy is cleared up.

[Mary]

Currently reading "Love And Louis XIV: The Women In The Life of the Sun King" by Antonia Fraser. Centers on his major mistresses rather than being a biography. Well written and entertaining, as the works of Ms. Fraser usually are.

[Jennifer]

Whimsical wrote: "KOMET wrote: "Recently read "Loyal in Love: Henrietta Maria, Wife of Charles I" by Jean Plaidy.

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i'd recommend anything by plaidy -- all her biographical historicals that I've read have been good, and i've read more than 2/3 of them.

[Susanna - Censored by GoodReads]

Just finished Legacy, by Susan Kay - a historical novel about Elizabeth I.

[Whimsical]

Jennifer wrote: "Whimsical wrote: "KOMET wrote: "Recently read "Loyal in Love: Henrietta Maria, Wife of Charles I" by Jean Plaidy.

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Thank you for your comments / recommendations.

[Lariela]

Currently reading Katherine of Aragon, The True Queen by Alison Weir.

[Jennifer]

Jack wrote: "I just finished by Alison Weir. This is the third book of hers that I have read and I am still a fan."

I really enjoyed that book. I picked it up, without knowing it was part of a series. I have been meaning to go back and read the first two books in the series.

[Susanna - Censored by GoodReads]

I didn't think it was in a series, as it's non-fiction. Though you might want to read her The Wars of the Roses, which is about the period immediately preceding it.

[Mary]

Lariela wrote: "Currently reading Katherine of Aragon, The True Queen by Alison Weir."

How are you liking this book? I always enjoy reading Alison Weir.

[Jennifer]

Currently reading by Leslie Carroll.

[Tom]

Check out 'The Reign in Spain' by Galician author W. Kristjan Arnold. This entertaining historical novel examines the Royal family's battle for democracy and human rights in 20th century Spain. Anyone interested in Spain, history, politics, or royalty will enjoy!

[Jennifer]

Currently I am reading Queen Victoria: From Her Birth to the Death of the Prince Consort.

I am looking for book recommendations on the children of Victoria & Albert.

[Susanna - Censored by GoodReads]

I got The Heir Apparent: A Life of Edward VII, the Playboy Prince for Christmas. (It looks pretty good.)

There's Victoria And Her Daughters, which, if memory serves me, has a great ton on Vicky, some on Alice and Beatrice, but not much on Helena or Louise.

[Whimsical]

This book is about the first child of V&A https://www.amazon.com/Uncommon-Woman...

Edward was V&A son and heir: https://www.amazon.com/Edward-VII-Las...

Note: There are other books written about Queen Victoria that include much about her children and grand children especially her granddaughters. I don't know how deep a dive you are willing to make but those books are just as interesting and informative.

For example: ttps://www.amazon.com/Born-Rule-Reigning-Con....

Happy reading.

[Thomas]

I just finished Allan Massie's The Royal Stuarts. Unfortunately, I found it to be a very superficial and rather "sensational" treatment of the Stuart dynasty. That being said, I found his treatment on Charles I is to be quite thorough.

[Marian]

I am currently reading "Wolf Hall" and Antonia Fraser's book..Henry the Vlll and his 6 Wives:)

[Mary]

I am about to start Elizabeth's Rival by Nicola Tallis.

[Krista]

I’m reading Queen of the North by Anne O’Brien. I love her books.

Queen of the North

[Karína]

Currently reading The Queen's Mistake by Diane Haeger.

[Joeys]

I'm currently reading books on finance - Specifically a book on how credit cards work ( the finance part ) the website https://www.kredittkortlisten.no recommended it so I'm 50% done at the moment.

[Angie]

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[Ryana]

Currently reading Katherine and it is one of the best books I have read in a long time. It is so detailed and shows the lives of peasants/serfs alongside the nobility.