Monthly Archives: June 2018

Books 2018 – on sale today – Mary I (Penguin Monarchs): The Daughter of Time (Paperback) by John Edwards

‘The elder daughter of Henry VIII, Mary I (1553-58) became England’s ruler on the unexpected death of her brother Edward VI. Her short reign is one of the great potential turning points in the country’s history. As a convinced Catholic … Continue reading

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Anniversary of the death of Lady Jane’s grandmother

25th June marks the 485th anniversary of the death of Mary Tudor, Queen of France and Duchess of Suffolk. St Mary’s Church – Bury St Edmunds

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Lady Jane Grey Rose

My Lady Jane Grey rose has bloomed again.

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And the winners are…

E.C. Fremantle has picked the winners at random. Thank you to everyone who entered the competition. Congratulations to the following, who have won a copy of ‘The Poison Bed.’ Pat Jill Deb Igor Leila

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My review of ‘The Poison Bed’ by E.C. Fremantle…

The Poison Bed is an enthralling tale of murder, intrigue and betrayal at the court of James I. The characterisation and historical detail are flawless, as dual narrators (husband and wife, Robert Carr and Frances Howard) recount the events that … Continue reading

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