On the third day of Christmas On the Tudor Trail gave to me… the chance to win an autographed copy of ‘Jasper Tudor: Godfather of the Tudor Dynasty’ by Debra Bayani.
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Read an excerpt from the book here.
Book Description
Born in secrecy in 1431 as the son of the Welsh squire Owen Tudor and dowager Queen Katherine of Valois, Jasper Tudor was never supposed to live life at the political centre of England. But this all changed dramatically after the death of his mother, followed shortly by the arrest of his father, when he was no older than six. After spending most of their youth inside an abbey being raised by nuns and priests, Jasper and his older brother Edmund were suddenly called to court by their half-brother King Henry VI. Here, in 1452, they became the first ever Welshmen elevated to the English peerage. When this happened both brothers stepped into a completely new life of political involvement with its many attendant problems, problems that Edmund did not survive. After this, Jasper led a life that was completely dominated by his devotion to the Lancastrian cause and to his nephew, the only son of his death brother Edmund, Henry Tudor. In a time when most magnates defected to the other party as soon as their own faction became submerged, Jasper remained loyal to his kinsman’s cause and supported him wherever it took him, whether scaling triumphant peaks or – more often – through deep valleys. His hopes and faith in what was right led him through several kingdoms and, as a brave and fearless man, he led the life of an adventurer throughout that most difficult period of English history, the Wars of the Roses. Historians often claim that Jasper’s father Owen or his brother Edmund was the founder of the Tudor dynasty; certainly both men played a significant role in its origins and without them the Tudors would not have been. But Jasper’s story proves he was the key figure and godfather of the Tudor dynasty.
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Don’t forget to check back tomorrow for your chance to win an Ebook version of ‘The Light in the Labyrinth’ by Wendy J. Dunn.
I’m very excited for this book! He sounds like a fascinating man!
Sounds great!
When I first saw you are running this fantastic competition.This book jumped out at me.I would love to learn about this intriguing man.My fingers are crossed that my lucky number 3 does me a favour.Born in the 3rd month,Have 3 kids and my 3rd my daughter born 3 days before my birthday in the third month
I’ve never ready anything about Jasper but think sounds incredibly interesting and I would love to!
Oh my! I’d really looove to win this! As a nerdy tudorist the swidish book stores leaves a lot to wish for, I’ m afraid 🙁 and I have for a long time been wanting to read about Jasper! I really really really would be so happy!
I would also love this Book I don’t think there are many books about jasper and I’ve always wanted to know just a little bit more about him!
Can’t wait to read this one
I would love to read this! I’ve heard so much about Jasper but never read anything just on him, he is always overshadowed by his nephew. I love the Tudors and would like to find out more about the early ones.
Looks like a very interesting read.
the early Tudors would love to know more
Good luck to all. never found a book just about Jasper Tudor before.
Sounds interesting, only thing really know about Jasper is what I seen when I was watching the White Queen, would like to find out more information.
I would absolutely love to win this book!!!!!! Fascinating!!!!!!
Would love to learn about Jasper Tudor. ~ Marilyn ANN Tudor
Would love to learn more on this lesser-known but important figure.
such an amazing story, love to read more about him. !!
Sounds interesting! Would like to get it
After devouring as many Elizabeth I books as I could I started focusing on her father, then on back through the family to Jasper. I was always fascinated with his devotion to his nephew (and I always thought he and Margaret should have hooked up). I would love to have a book about Jasper in my collection.
I ant to read did he really love Henry’s mother and how he raised henry
I’ve had this one on my wish list for a while now. Jasper was such a prominent figure I don’t why there aren’t more books about him.
This looks like a fascinating read! I have not seen a book dedicated to Jasper before, so exciting!
I would love to add this to the long list of Tudor books I have already read – at last a book on Jasper Tudor.
This looks great! 🙂
Would certainly like to know more about this chap, a Tudor whose story with which I am least familiar!
I would love to learn more about Jasper Tudor.
I also have become very interested in Jasper Tudor, triggered by The White Queen. Would love this book!
Goodness! I’ve not seen a book for this man alone <3 I'd love to read it!
Would love to learn more about the founder of the Tudor Dynasty. …Pembroke is a hub of history…
Sounds like a great book.
Another great book to add to my library. Thanks for the giveaway! raquel36m(at)gmail(dot)com
I think this would be a good read. Working backwards is something is have not done yet about the Tudors. Thx !
It’s always interesting to learn about not so well-known Tudor or Medieval historical figures!
Sounds like an interesting book!
Finally a book about the man who shaped Henry VII. Will be a very interesting read I am sure 😀
Would love to win this 🙂 I haven’t read any books on Jasper, so it would be fascinating to find out more about him.
Would love to learn more about Jasper Tudor. I know he was so important in the protection of Henry Tudor during those turbulent times of Edward IV et.al.
I haven’t read much about Jasper, I look forward to learning more about him!
I love exploring all the fascinating characters from the Tudor history. I would love to own this book and discover more about Henry Vii ‘s Uncle,the man who helped raise him and put him onto the throne of England.
Would love to learn more about Jasper Tudor. I truly do not know much of the man.
I´d love to read this 🙂
This sounds like an amazing book!!! Would love to win this!!!
I really know nothing about Jasper Tudor, this would be a great read!
This is a long overdue book and recognition for a key player in history. Can’t wait to read it!
i know almost nothing about Jasper Tudor and was thinking of picking this book up for myself. I think it will help fill in some gaps in my knowledge of the late 1400s.
Have always been fascinated by Jasper Tudor – such a great name!
Would love to learn more about Jasper. Sounds like a great read.
The general public doesn’t know much about Jasper, and I know very little. This would be a fascinating and informative read.
I am a big fan of the Tudor period but know nothing about Jasper other than the fact he took care of Henry whilst he was exiled in France. I would love to have the opportunity of reading more about him.
This looks like an excellent read. Thank you for the chance to win.
Love that cover!