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.

New Interview and Giveaway!

Posted on March 9, 2012 by Natalie

Today I bring you an interview with Claire Ridgway, author of The Anne Boleyn Collection and creator of The Anne Boleyn Files. Claire’s debut non-fiction book is a collection of the most popular articles from The Anne Boleyn Files, articles … Continue reading →

Interview with JoAnn Spears

Posted on March 4, 2012 by Natalie

I have just posted my interview with JoAnn Spears, author of Six of One. JoAnn’s book is different to the majority of novels published about Henry and his wives and I think sounds like an entertaining and funny read. Find … Continue reading →

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‘Winter King: The Dawn of Tudor England’ Grand Giveaway!

Posted on February 28, 2012 by Natalie

We are giving away five autographed copies of Thomas Penn’s Winter King: The Dawn of Tudor England to celebrate the release of the paperback on March 1, 2012. Here is a little something to whet your appetite: It is 1501. … Continue reading →

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The Cheapside Hoard

Posted on February 23, 2012 by Natalie

Today’s post is a guest article about ‘The Cheapside Hoard’ by JoAnn Spears, author of Six of One: A Tudor Riff. Please join me in welcoming JoAnn to On the Tudor Trail and keep an eye out for our interview … Continue reading →

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A review of ‘The Crown’ by Nancy Bilyeau

Posted on February 17, 2012 by Natalie

Synopsis An aristocratic young nun must find a legendary crown in order to save her father—and preserve the Catholic faith from Cromwell’s ruthless terror. The year is 1537. . . Joanna Stafford, a Dominican nun, learns that her favorite cousin … Continue reading →

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Review of Mary Tudor: “Bloody Mary” by Gretchen Maurer

Posted on February 12, 2012 by Natalie

The first Queen of England, Mary Tudor believed fervently that Catholicism should be the religion of the land, leading her to burn at the stake hundreds of Protestants. Was she just a ruler of her times, or did she deserve … Continue reading →