On the Thirteenth Day of Christmas

On the thirteenth day of Christmas On the Tudor Trail gave to me… the chance to win a signed copy of Richard III by Chris Skidmore!

To be in the running to win this book, leave a comment after this post.

Conditions of Entry

For your chance to win Richard III by Chris Skidmore, you must be subscribed to On the Tudor Trail’s newsletter (if you are not already, sign up on our homepage where it says ‘Free Enewsletter Subscription’).

Then simply leave a comment after this post between now and 31 December 2018. Don’t forget to leave your name and a contact email. Please note that I have comment moderation activated and need to ‘approve’ comments before they appear. There is no need to submit your comment twice.

This giveaway is open internationally.

One winner will be randomly selected and contacted by email shortly after the competition closes. Please ensure you’ve added natalie@onthetudortrail.com to your address book to avoid missing my email.

Good luck!


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About the Author

Chris Skidmore was born in Bristol in 1981. He was educated at Bristol Grammar School and Christ Church, Oxford, where he was a St Cyre’s and Dixon Scholar and President of the Oxford University Historical Society. He graduated in 2002 with a double first and was awarded a Gibbs Prize. Chris conducted postgraduate research at Oxford, where he was a convenor of a graduate seminar on the Tudor nobility. He was an adviser and researcher to Bristol’s bid for European Capital City of Culture 2008 and was research assistant to Robert Lacey for his Great Tales of English History series. Chris has also written for the Western Daily Press and People Magazine. Chris currently teaches Early Modern History part-time at Bristol University.
Chris’ first book, Edward VI: The Lost King of England was published in 2007. His second book, Death and The Virgin, an investigation into the mysterious death of Amy Robsart, was published in February 2010 and his latest book, Richard III was published in 2017.

Visit Chris Skidmore’s official website.


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  1. Ooohhhh, yes please!

  2. Amelia Lawrence says:

    Richard iii has always been so interesting to me and I wish I could find out more!

  3. Awesome

  4. Denise Duvall says:

    How exciting it was, when Richard III was found in the car park and given the burial, that he, as King, deserved. I would love to read this book. Thank you for the chance.

  5. Gina Mckenna says:

    Fascinating character

  6. Such a fascinating figure!

  7. It’s still the 13th in California! I hope I am not too late.

  8. Deanna Hammond says:

    He is definitely one of the most mysterious kings in my opinion..yes please! Love love

  9. Natalie Lewis says:

    Ooooh, yes please. A character I’d love to know more about.

  10. Margaret Peck says:

    What an interesting read ????

  11. Linda Senne says:

    I have had a new fascination for Richard III since his tomb was rediscovered. I’ve really enjoyed learning about his life and would love a chance to win this book. Thank you!

  12. Wonderful! Richard III is intriguing character. Why the facts about him are so non-compatible? One can paint ugly vicious creature or responsible and thoughtful introvert.

  13. I would very much love to win this. Richard III is a mysterious king who’s life is very misunderstood and interpreted in many ways.

  14. Yes, please!

  15. Kathelijne Sierens says:

    Quite excited about this one!

  16. I have wanted to read more on Richard III for soooo long – this looks like an awesome book! Pick me! Pick me! 😉

  17. Geneva Standbridge says:

    This would be a fantastic addition to my collection!

  18. Danielle Jesensky says:

    I know very little about Richard III, but I would love to learn more. I’m hoping I win this book!!

  19. I love the different interpretations of Richard’s life, yes please 🙂

  20. Nikki Hayes says:

    I’m fascinated by the “Wars of the Roses” period of history and would love to win this book :o)

  21. Carol Powers says:

    Thank you, yes please!

  22. Cathy Brown says:

    Even though Richard came to the throne by most probably highly questionable, at best, means, I think he could have done good things for England. Thanks for the opportunity!

  23. Marilyn Ann Holley says:

    Looks like it would be interesting. And I do not have any books on Richard III.
    ~ Marilyn

  24. Bonnie Malmat says:

    Please enter me for this book.

  25. Bonnie Malmat says:

    I hope to win a copy.

  26. Ann Rowsell says:

    Not come across this author before – now I’ll be looking for his first book.

  27. Jade Miller says:

    Would love to know more about Richard III

  28. King Richard….maligned and defamed and then found in an old car park. Very interesting. I’ve read different perspectives on his treatment of the Princes….definitely an interesting period.

  29. Oohh yes please! His stort is so fascinating

  30. What a fantastic opportunity. Thank you.

  31. Danielle Dickey says:

    Would be great to learn more on him.

  32. Very interesting. I would love to read this one.

  33. Michelle L Hamilton says:

    Richard III was such an interesting character!

  34. Jessica Pedersen says:

    My knowledge of Richard III is pretty much limited to the 2 princes and now that I find that there is MUCH debate over his involvement I really would like to find out more about him.

  35. Margaret Spry says:

    This book would be awesome to read!

  36. Lisa Crouse says:

    I love Plantagenet history and this would be great to win! Thank you for this chance!

  37. Robyne Ridge says:

    Ever since I read Josephine Tey’s book about Richard I have been fascinated by his story.
    That’s why i’d Love to read Chris Skidmore’s book.

  38. I am really taken by Richard III. I would love to read it!

  39. Deana Sanders says:

    Would love to red this book!

  40. Stephanie Olson says:

    Would love to win this book!!! Thank you so much!

  41. Sandra Butler says:

    this would be a great book to win

  42. Looks amazing! The book has such a beautiful cover too!

  43. Christine C. says:

    This looks like a fascinating read! Thank you for the opportunity!

  44. Meghann Hollingshead says:

    YES!!

  45. Skidmore is a brilliant writer – would love to see his take on Richard III.

  46. Kalene Osborne says:

    I have been dying, extremely dying to read this! Richard is my favourite king and I’ve heard amazing things about Chris Skidmore. Please consider me for this contest!

  47. So many good books on your giveaway. My list is getting longer and I’m excited for these titles!

  48. Sally Hill says:

    Another fascinating looking read!

  49. I’d love this. Skidmore is great and Richard is so fascinating!

  50. Claire Kelly says:

    I heart Tudors.