The Queen's Rival by Diane Haeger
I have just published my interview with Diane Haeger author of historical fiction. Diane’s 12th novel, The Queen’s Rival, is the third In the Court of Henry VIII series. It will be released on March 1, 2011 and is the untold story of King Henry VIII’s first well-known mistress, Bessie Blount.
From Diane’s website:
The book is based on the true, not often told story of Bess Blount, mother of Henry VIII’s only acknowledged natural son. Her inspirational story is one of a naïve young woman’s coming of age amid the powerful English court and all its players, as mistress to the king— and companion to his queen. Through the years, Bess triumphs and survives, finding not only herself through the challenges, heartbreaks and hurdles, as well as the balancing act she must live every day to survive, but she finds the two great enduring romances of her life there, as well….
In our interview, Diane shares with us the inspiration behind the novels in her Tudor series, her opinion on Lady Rochford’s involvement in Katherine Howard’s downfall, the lure of Mary Tudor and much more!
Read our full interview here.
Where is Bessie Blount buried?