Anna Duchess of Cleves: The King’s Beloved Sister By Heather R. Darsie I have been eagerly awaiting Darsie’s book on Anna of Cleves for several months now. Advertised as a new way at examining Anna’s life I was interested in what Darsie had to say and now that I have finished, I can say without …
Richard III by Matthew Lewis Another biography on Richard III I hear you say? Well I can tell you that this is not just any other book on Richard III! While books in the past have focused primarily on the last few years of Richard’s life, specifically during his Kingship and ultimate death, Matthew Lewis …
The Mythology of Richard III By John Ashdown-Hill John Ashdown-Hill’s book is not another account of Richard III’s rule, rather it is a new look at a man who is shrouded in mystery and myth. Ashdown-Hill’s book sets out to present the fables and myths that have built up around Richard III from the moment …
Everyday Life in Tudor London by Stephen Porter I thoroughly enjoyed Stephen Porter’s book ‘Everyday Life in Tudor London’, so much so that I found once I picked it up I didn’t want to put it down! Porter explores what life was like for the people of London during the Tudor age, examining both the …
My review of the fascinating and captivating book ‘The Truth of the Line’ by Melanie V. Taylor. The Truth of the Line by Melanie V. Taylor In 1572, the good looking and talented Nicholas Hillyarde paints the first of many portraits of Elizabeth I, England’s “Virgin Queen”. His ability to capture the likeness of his …
