Tag Archives: Books 2019

New book added to Books 2019…

Posted on 9th April 2019 by Tamise

30th May – Rival Queens: The Betrayal of Mary, Queen of Scots (paperback) by Kate Williams ‘Mary, Queen of Scots & Elizabeth I of England. Two powerful monarchs on a single island. Threatened by voices who believed no woman could … Continue reading →

New book added to Books 2019

Posted on 27th March 2019 by Tamise

15th October – Philippa of Hainault: Mother of the English Nation by Kathryn Warner ‘Philippa of Hainault: Mother of the English Nation is the first full-length biography of the queen who stood in the middle of the some of the … Continue reading →

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Books 2019 – on sale today – Daughters of Chivalry: The Forgotten Children of Edward I by Kelcey Wilson-Lee

Posted on 21st March 2019 by Tamise

‘Virginal, chaste, humble, patiently waiting for rescue by brave knights and handsome princes: this idealized – and largely mythical – notion of the medieval noblewoman still lingers. Yet the reality was very different, as Kelcey Wilson-Lee shows in this vibrant … Continue reading →

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Books 2019 – 2 new books on sale today…

Posted on 15th March 2019 by Tamise

15th March – Louis XIV: The Real King of Versailles by Josephine Wilkinson ‘Intelligent, authoritative, and often surprising, a biography of the most famous of French monarchs, by an acclaimed biographer and historian. Louis XIV’s story has all the ingredients … Continue reading →

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Books 2019 – on sale today – Matilda: Empress, Queen, Warrior by Catherine Hanley

Posted on 12th March 2019 by Tamise

‘Matilda was a daughter, wife, and mother. But she was also empress, heir to the English crown–the first woman ever to hold the position–and an able military general. This new biography explores Matilda’s achievements as military and political leader, and … Continue reading →