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Was Jane Queen for 9 or 13 days?

Elizabeth Fremantle (author of ‘Sisters of Treason) In England a monarch reigns from the death of their predecessor, which means that Jane was Queen for thirteen days. The crowning of a monarch is symbolic. Helene Harrison (author of ‘Tudor Executions: … Continue reading

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‘Tudor Executions: From Nobility to the Block’ by Helene Harrison added to the website…

‘Tudor Executions: From Nobility to the Block’ by Helene Harrison added to the General Works section of the bibliography. Entries added to the following: Primary Accounts – Ascham, Feckenham Writings of Lady Jane Grey – Letters – Letter to Sir … Continue reading

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My review of ‘Tudor Executions: From Nobility to the Block’ by Helene Harrison

Any book about Tudor executions is bound to include Lady Jane Grey and here Jane shares a chapter with her father-in-law, John Dudley, Duke of Northumberland. Both died under the executioner’s axe for the roles they played in Jane’s short … Continue reading

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‘Tudor Executions’ Interview with Helene Harrison

‘Tudor Executions: From Nobility to the Block’ by Helene Harrison was published by Pen and Sword on 9th July. Helene is also the author of ‘Elizabethan Rebellions: Conspiracy, Intrigue and Treason’ and runs the Tudor Blogger website. Buy ‘Tudor Executions’: … Continue reading

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