My first post here! Sounds like it could be the start of something I will truly relish.

[Mary]

Thanks to a lovely member ,Faith, I was able to find and join Tudor History Lovers. I got hooked when young ,reading “ The Concubine’ . Then I was off to the races in my Tudor fascination. . I read nearly ever Tudor nonfiction I can. The two Ives Anne Books are fantastic, as are Alison Weir, Ruth Warnicke, Antonia Fraser, . Just finished the new Tracy Borman dual biography of Anne and Elizabeth….. wonderful! Read first two Hilary Mantel’s and really enjoyed. I usually most enjoy Henry and Anne nonfiction. . A recent one ‘Anne Boleyn: 500 years of lies’ was very satisfying ,as it emphasized Anne’s good works, funding education for poor children, usually boys, but as we all know, it was a male oriented society. Reading of her religious beliefs and her intellectual prowess was satisfying as well. Anne was no saint, but, truthfully, her entire relationship with Henry would bring out anyone’s temper at random times ! Sorry….I do tend to run on with my Tudor addiction. I want to read ,’ In the Footsteps of Anne Boleyn , waiting for a bargain used
One in VG condition. I wish Lucy Worsley wrote more about the Tudors. Her tv shows are fantastic. I am open to all discussions and recommendations. Glad I found you all. Oops, one more thing…..
As someone earlier stated, Kieth Mitchell was by far the best representation of Henry. Glenda Jackson was a perfect Elizabeth.
I wish you a mellow Labor Day and look forward to replies to my rather long winded first post.

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Welcome to the group, Mary!