Monthly Archives: January 2011

New Tudor Books!

Posted on January 31, 2011 by Natalie

It looks like this is going to be a very busy year with so many interesting Tudor books due to be published. Here is a little taste of what’s to come: Anne Boleyn: In Her Own Words & the Words … Continue reading →

An interview with historical fiction writer Susan Higginbotham

Posted on January 30, 2011 by Natalie

I have just published my interview with Susan Higginbotham, author of historical fiction. Susan has written novels set in fourteenth-century England during the reigns of Edward II and Edward III and in fifteenth-century England during the Wars of the Roses. Her … Continue reading →

Posted in Books, Wars of the Roses | Tagged Historical fiction, Interview with Susan Higginbotham, Margaret of Anjou, The Queen of Last Hopes, Wars of the Roses | 2 Comments

The Death of Henry VIII

Posted on January 28, 2011 by Natalie

“You often boast to me that you have the king’s ear and often have fun with him, freely and according to your whims. This is like having fun with tamed lions – often it is harmless, but just as often … Continue reading →

Posted in Henry VIII | Tagged Archbishop Cranmer, Death of Henry VIII, Henry VIII's coffin, How did Henry VIII die?, St. George's Chapel, Where is Henry VIII buried | 6 Comments

On the Tudor Trail is now on Twitter!

Posted on January 27, 2011 by Natalie

Follow us on Twitter and stay up to date with the latest in Tudor news and more! Click here to join us. Feel free to share with me any interesting Tudor or history related Twitter profiles.

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The Blood of Henry VIII

Posted on January 26, 2011 by Natalie

Dr Catrina Whitley has just announced that her new website is up and running. Although minimal at the moment you will still find mini bio’s on the authors, contact information and importantly, a link to the full article, ‘A New … Continue reading →

Posted in Anne Boleyn, Henry VIII, Six Wives | Tagged A New Explanation for the Reproductive Woes and Midlife Decline of Henry VIII, Dr Catrina Whitley, Henry VIII, Henry VIII's wives, The Blood of Henry VIII | 1 Comment

A review of Virgin and the Crab: Sketches, Fables & Mysteries from the early life of John Dee and Elizabeth Tudor

Posted on January 25, 2011 by Natalie

This remarkable novel by Robert Parry is one of the best Tudor novels I have ever read. At various points throughout the story, I asked myself ‘How?’ How can a person who has never experienced life in Tudor England bring … Continue reading →