Tudor History Lovers discussion

Quite a list!

I was glad to see C.W. Gortner added! The Last Queen was fabulous - about Catherine of Aragon's sister Isabel, also a Queen, and include the visit to young, newly widowed Catherine at the court of Henry VII. He also recently released The Tudor Secret , which I am looking forward to reading!

One more I havent seen, though she doesnt relate often to the Tudors - Anya Seton - one of my all-time favorites. Her Green Darkness mostly takes place during Edward VI and Mary I - and while they are both involved in the plot, they are not the main players.

Oh, a couple more -

VERY good one I read recently - Anne O'Brien and her
Virgin Widow: England's Forgotten Queen about Anne Neville. Not Tudor - but again, if you like War of the Roses...

And DL Bogdan - Secrets of the Tudor Court for light HENRY VIII reading :)

Also, Ella March Chase ! The Virgin Queen's Daughter is an interesting take on the rumor of Elizabeth's rumored involvement with Thomas Seymour.

Great list!
I would also add Kate Emerson, I like her Secrets of the Tudor Court series.

Stephanie wrote: "M.G. wrote: "Greg wrote: "Now that is an amazing coincidence I just did a two day long trawl across the ether looking for good tudor period book covers to use as inspiration for the design of my fi..."

To Stephanie that is a possiblity, though I've had a few discussions with cover designers and graphic artists over the past few months about the current headless theme. Their consensus was that it was both a fad and lazyiness on the part of publishers. One did however suggest that it was an attempt at subliminal advertising. In that without the head or face the purchaser could project their own as a form of identification. It sounds plausible as pop psychology but ... I have my doubts it was so well thought out. But still looking forward to better covers in the future.

Regards Greg

The Queen's Oranges
The Cardinal's Angels

Good day to all my fellow Tudor history devotees, this is just a quick note to let you know that I’ve posted chapter 1 of the second Red Ned Tudor Mysteries novel The Queens Oranges on my blog. The novel is available from the Amazon sites as a downloadable ebook for any device that has a Kindle app.

Regards Greg

http://rednedtudormysteries.blogspot....

The Liberties of London
The Cardinal's Angels

Good day to all my fellow Tudor history devotees, it gives me great pleasure to announce the release on Amazon Kindle of my third full length novel The Cardinal’s Angels . In this story we go back before The Liberties of London and see how Red Ned Bedwell, apprentice lawyer and aspiring rogue was first thrown into the labyrinthine complexities of Tudor politics and intrigue during the reign of Henry VIII. The complete ebook is available from all Amazon sites so feel free to browse and download a sample. May I also suggest that you check out my list of the best Tudor Mystery Fiction while you’re there.
Regards Greg


The Liberties of London
The Queen's Oranges

I have a few books by Barbara Kyle. I am new to this, is she writing from the tudor day?

Another two to add to list, though the are long out of print, you might get lucky at a second hand book shop: Margaret Heys & Elizabeth Byrd.

Karen wrote: "Two more to add:

Mary M. Luke ("Gloriana: The Years of Elizabeth I" and "Nine Days Queen")
Allison Plowden

As for Jean Plaidy, this is another nom de plume for Victoria Holt and as you might expe..."

Hi Karen, short note to tell you I agree. Its very late here on the East Coast 2:45a.m. and my brain is in a woozy half sleep ; hence not able to give a well thought out comment written succinctly that would have been helpful. Just what I would have said. One added mention: She is and has " an old fashion" style for lack of a better explanation at this point. Thanks, Bonnie

not limited to Tudor, my favorite historical writer of all time is Norah Lofts; she passed away quite a while ago but was a lovely lady and wrote beautifully. Her books are also fast disaappearing from library shelves. Try one, especially her "Wayside Tavern" trilogy...

Jennifer wrote: "When I go into a bookstore (a secondhand one especially), I tend to look for authors that I've heard about on GR as you've all recommended so many great ones. However, once I'm actually there, I fo..."

Jennifer, What a wonderful idea! Thank you for sharing this list. I will look up the authors I am unfamiliar with. JRG

Lindalee wrote: "I don't know if anyone else has experienced this but a warning: I loved Jean Plaidy when I was younger-read all of hers my library had when I was in high school (the 1970s). Recently the library ..."

Lindalee, Yes, I've had the very same experience with different books that I loved in childhood. Glad you purchased some because it is always nice to have those books in your library. I think my library sells its books when the book no longer circulates. Perhaps your library has a similar policy. As for me, I never get used to realizing the passage of time, realizing that something I loved--especially a book--is no longer popular.

Anita, I love Norah Lofts too.

Someone mentioned D.L.Bogdan above - I just want to mention she's published in England under the name Darcey Bonnette (which always makes me laugh as it's just about the most made-up name for a histfic author you could imagine).

Tabatha wrote: "I have a few books by Barbara Kyle. I am new to this, is she writing from the tudor day?"

yes, I keep looking for her my few in the series are not in order. Any other authors I would have thought of have been mentioned.

This is a very good idea . How nice of you to take your time to help another .

Lindalee wrote: "I don't know if anyone else has experienced this but a warning: I loved Jean Plaidy when I was younger-read all of hers my library had when I was in high school (the 1970s). Recently the library wh..."

I had the same experience! After Keith Mitchell sparked my interest in the Tudors, Jean Plaidy reeled me in...it is so strange to see how my perspective has changed!

Tony Riches
Amy Licence
Sarah Bryson
Dan Jones
Terry Breverton
Matthew Lewis
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