On the twenty-third day of Christmas On the Tudor Trail gave to me… the chance to win a hardback copy of The King’s Witch by Tracy Borman!
To be in the running to win this book, leave a comment after this post.
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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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Book Blurb
As she helps to nurse the dying Queen Elizabeth, Frances Gorges longs for the fields and ancient woods of her parents’ Hampshire estate, where she has learned to use the flowers and herbs to become a much-loved healer.
Frances is happy to stay in her beloved countryside when the new King arrives from Scotland, bringing change, fear and suspicion. His court may be shockingly decadent, but James’s religion is Puritan, intolerant of all the old ways; he has already put to death many men for treason and women for witchcraft.
So when her ambitious uncle forcibly brings Frances to court, she is trapped in a claustrophobic world of intrigue and betrayal – and a ready target for the twisted scheming of Lord Cecil, the King’s first minister. Surrounded by mortal dangers, Frances finds happiness only with the precocious young Princess Elizabeth, and Tom Wintour, the one courtier she can trust. But is he all that he seems?
The King’s Witch is Tracy’s debut novel and was published by Hodder & Stoughton in 7 June 2018. It is the first of a trilogy, the second book of which will be published in 2019.
About the Author
Tracy studied and taught history at the University of Hull and was awarded a PHD in 1997. She went on to a successful career in heritage and has worked for a range of historic properties and national heritage organisations, including the Heritage Lottery Fund, The National Archives and English Heritage. She is now Chief Executive of the Heritage Education Trust, a charity that encourages children to visit and learn from historic properties through the Sandford Award scheme. Tracy is also joint Chief Curator for Historic Royal Palaces, the charity that manages Hampton Court Palace, the Tower of London, Kensington Palace, Kew Palace, the Banqueting House, Whitehall and Hillsborough Castle.
Tracy often appears on television and radio, and is a regular contributor to history magazines, notably BBC History. She gives talks on her books across the country. Click here for the latest programme of events.
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I love Tracy Borman and her books are always really interesting and a great read
Love your posts and work! Love Tudors off course. Thanks and merry Christmas x
Tracy will be coming to Hull this feb to do a talk at the local branch of the history association, I am super excited to be able to attend and hopefully meet her. She has one of the best jobs in the world!!!
This one sounds fascinating!
Love all things Tudor. Thank you for the opportunity 2 win.
Would love to read this book!
I don’t know much about the reign of James 1st so would love to read this
Tracy Borman is a great favourite I really enjoy her books
I would love to read this! I haven’t read any of Tracy Borman’s books but I would really love to!
Yes, please!
we think we live in dangerous times, heavens, in comparison to the Tudor/Stuart periods, where you were soon dead or imprisoned if you didn’t have your wits about you, our days are basically Utopian! As far as schemers go , our modern day lot have nothing on the tactics employed by the heirachy of those turbulent & ever evolving times. I love learning all the history submerged in the main text be it fictionally or biographically delivered. Thank you to all writers who keep the interest alive of times long gone but still impact on our lives even today.
Santa!!! I’ve been good. 🙂
I just fell completely in love with the cover and title of this book. It must be an amazing read!! I would love to hold it in my hands!! ?
Another book that sounds amazing
What a wonderful read this book will be, hoping to win it!!
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This looks like a really good read!
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Seems interesting, so excited to read!! Hopefully I win 🙂
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A book set in the 16th century, who wouldn’t want to read it?
This book sounds amazing, thanks for the chance!
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I’d love to read this! Happy holidays to you
This story really draws me in as it was the one of the most scariest but intriguing times in history.It was truely horrible the amount of woman innocently executed for witchcraft.I love the cover art.
Looks like a fabulous read!
Sounds wonderful! Personally, I find gardening and the medicinal power of plants to be relevant in any age!
I love Tracy Borman and everything it has to do with the Tudors.
Enjoy reading Tracy Borman – she has a touch that brings history to life.
would be a great birthday present to me today 🙂
I would love to win this one 🙂
Sounds intriguing and a new Tudor read for the new year sounds perfect. Excellent competition as always.
Sounds like a great read with alot to learn!
Beautiful! I am looking forward to reading this…
Hope to read it soon!
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My husband and I are both reading a couple of her books now. This one is also on my to read list!!
Thanks for the chance! Sounds a great book. 🙂
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Love Tracy Borman! Merry Christmas from the US??
Can’t wait to read this one!
I’d love to read Bornan’s latest book! It seems perfectly timed in bringing historic roles of women to light. Hope to read it soon!
This looks so good!
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Love Tracy borman’s work ! Fab book!
What a fantastic opportunity.
Thank you.
This looks AMAZING! Hope I win!!!!
Wow! Sounds like another interesting book! Thank you again for all the chances to win an extra Christmas present! Good Luck to all of us who entered the contest ! Most of all Merry Christmas y’all from Texas!