Category Archives: Books

‘Game of Queens’ Interview with Sarah Gristwood

Posted on 18th January 2017 by Tamise

Sarah Gristwood is the author of ‘Arbella: England’s Lost Queen’, ‘Elizabeth and Leicester’ and ‘Blood Sisters: The Women Behind the Wars of the Roses.’ Sarah’s latest book, ‘Game of Queens: The Women Who Made Sixteenth Century Europe’ was published in … Continue reading →

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Excellent review of ‘Crown of Blood’ by Nicola Tallis

Posted on 12th January 2017 by Tamise

The Spectator Magazine has given ‘Crown of Blood’ by Nicola Tallis an excellent review. Lady Jane Grey — a quintessential Tudor by Nigel Jones

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BBC Radio Leicester interview with Nicola Tallis

Posted on 23rd December 2016 by Tamise

On publication day of ‘Crown of Blood: The Deadly Inheritance of Lady Jane Grey’, Nicola Tallis was interviewed by Ben Jackson on BBC Radio Leicester. The main points Nicola makes are: It was integral to Nicola’s research to visit places … Continue reading →

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‘Game of Queens’ by Sarah Gristwood – on sale now in USA

Posted on 1st December 2016 by Tamise

This fascinating book by Sarah Gristwood is now on sale in the USA. ‘The dramatic story of the 16th century in Europe as told through thirteen women who wielded power, from Anne Boleyn and Catherine de Medici to Elizabeth I … Continue reading →

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Competition – US Readers win a copy of ‘Crown of Blood: The Deadly Inheritance of Lady Jane Grey’ by Nicola Tallis

Posted on 28th November 2016 by Tamise

‘Crown of Blood is authoritative, thoughtful and elegantly written. Telling use of original sources makes fresh and vivid – as well as moving – the story of a girl too often dismissed as a mere blank canvas onto which others … Continue reading →