Category Archives: Books

With so many books written about the Tudors and Tudor England it’s difficult to know what to read next. Add your reviews or recommendations to this category.

George Boleyn by Nancy Bilyeau

To celebrate the UK release of the historical thriller ‘The Crown‘ by Nancy Bilyeau, I am delighted to share with you a guest article that Nancy has written about George Boleyn. I am currently reading The Crown and enjoying every … Continue reading

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Valentine’s Day Giveaway

To celebrate Valentine’s Day at On the Tudor Trail, I am giving away a copy of The Love Letters of Henry VIII to Anne Boleyn & Other Correspondence & Documents Concerning the King and His Wives. Entry is only open to … Continue reading

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New Tudor Books

Just a quick post to share with you some upcoming Tudor books. These all look fabulous! The Secret Keeper : A Novel of Kateryn Parr by Sandra Byrd Ladies in Waiting, Book 2 Pieces of her black gown fell to the … Continue reading

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A review of ‘At the Mercy of the Queen’ by Anne Barnhill

Synopsis A sweeping tale of sexual seduction and intrigue at the court of Henry VIII, At the Mercy of the Queen is a rich and dramatic debut historical novel about Madge Shelton, cousin and lady-in-waiting to Anne Boleyn. At the … Continue reading

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Richard III and the North of England

Today’s post is a guest article by Robert Fripp, author of Dark Sovereign. Find out more about Robert and his extraordinary play about Richard III by reading our interview here. Richard III and the North of England By Robert Fripp … Continue reading

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Bring up the Bodies by Hilary Mantel

Bring up the Bodies by Hilary Mantel is the sequel to the Man Booker Prize winning Wolf Hall. I am really looking forward to reading this but unfortunately we all have to wait a little longer. Australian release date: 01 … Continue reading

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