Category Archives: Books 2012

Blood Sisters Interview with Sarah Gristwood

Posted on 24th February 2013 by Tamise

Sarah Gristwood has very kindly answered my questions about ‘Blood Sisters.’ You can read the interview at: Interview with Sarah Gristwood – Blood Sisters

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The Watchers by Stephen Alford included in Sunday Times Book Choices of the Year

Posted on 26th November 2012 by Tamise

The Watchers: A Secret History of the Reign of Elizabeth I by Stephen Alford ‘Alford’s splendid exploration of the secret world of Elizabethan England begins with an arresting what-if-scenario: what if the queen had been assassinated in 1586?….he sets the … Continue reading →

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Books 2012: On Sale Now…

Posted on 8th November 2012 by Tamise

6 November 2012 – The Tower of London: The Biography by Stephen Porter ‘The Tower of London is an icon of England’s history. William the Conqueror built the White Tower after his invasion and conquest in 1066, to dominate London … Continue reading →

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Books 2012: On sale earlier this month….Catherine Howard by David Loades

Posted on 29th October 2012 by Tamise

28th October – Catherine Howard: The Adultress Wife of Henry VIII by David Loades ‘Henry’s fifth Queen is best known to history as the stupid adolescent who got herself fatally entangled with lovers, and ended up on the block. However … Continue reading →

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Books 2012: On sale today – 1536 The Year That Changed Henry VIII

Posted on 19th October 2012 by Tamise

Currently says on Amazon.co.uk, unknown when back in stock. 19th October – 1536: The Year that Changed Henry VIII by Suzannah Lipscomb (Paperback re-issue) ‘One of the best-known figures of British history, collective memory of Henry VIII presents us with … Continue reading →