review: Pale Rose of England
Pale Rose of England by Sandra Worth This is the story of Perkin Warbeck–who was known as the second pretender to the throne of England during the reign of Henry VII–and his wife, Catherine Gordon,…
Richard III and the Princes in the Tower Novels
There are three “Princes in the Tower” novels that have intrigued me over the years: To the Tower Born by Robin Maxwell, Figures in Silk and Portrait of an Unknown Woman by Vanora Bennett. All…
Eleanor Hibbert: Letter about Jane Shore in The Goldsmith’s Wife by Jean Plaidy
Just days after the announcement that confirmed Richard III’s remains were found, I received this correspondence (purchased from a document seller on eBay) between Eleanor Hibbert (Jean Plaidy, Victoria Holt, Philippa Carr, Eleanor Burford, Elbur…
giveaway: The Women of the Cousins’ War
The Women of the Cousins’ War: The Duchess, the Queen, and the King’s Mother by Philippa Gregory, David Baldwin, and Michael Jones Book Description: “In this groundbreaking work, Philippa Gregory and her fellow historians describe…
review: A Rose for the Crown
A Rose for the Crown by Anne Easter Smith It’s difficult to write a synopsis for this book because it is long and the main character’s situation changes many times. Kate began a poor farmer’s…
Author Interview: Ginger Myrick on The Welsh Healer + Giveaway
Author Ginger Myrick has answered some questions regarding her latest novel, The Welsh Healer, and is offering one copy to a lucky reader – just comment on this post and you are entered for the…
review: The Welsh Healer by Ginger Myrick
The Welsh Healer by Ginger Myrick Wales, late 14th Century—Arlais is a girl of ten when her destiny is foretold by an ancient prophecy claiming her as a renowned healer who will ultimately save a…
review: The White Queen by Philippa Gregory
The White Queen by Philippa Gregory Imagine an Elizabeth Woodville who is not a vindictive harpy; a cold and calculating queen. Imagine a woman who set out to restore her deceased husband’s titles and lands…
review: The Red Queen by Philippa Gregory
The Red Queen by Philippa Gregory This highly anticipated second novel of the Wars of the Roses from Philippa Gregory, though perhaps not sensational, definitely does not disappoint in terms of intrigue, timelines and historical…
review: The Sun in Splendour by Jean Plaidy
The Sun in Splendour by Jean Plaidy Elizabeth Woodville is the focus of this detailed account of the Wars of the Roses, beginning with her auspicious meeting with King Edward IV, where she boldly asked…
review: By Fire, By Water by Mitchell James Kaplan
By Fire, By Water by Mitchell James Kaplan 15th century Spain is an era I am not very familiar with, having only read novels mentioning Isabella of Castile and Ferdinand of Aragon. The Spanish Inquisition…
review: Signora da Vinci by Robin Maxwell
Signora da Vinci by Robin Maxwell First of all, I have to say it – this is my favorite Robin Maxwell novel! Yes, even more than O, Juliet I’m afraid! I’m so glad to have…
review: The Lady of the Rivers by Philippa Gregory
The Lady of the Rivers by Philippa Gregory The third installment of the Cousins’ War series, The Lady of the Rivers features a little known character at the forefront–Jacquetta of Luxembourg, mother of Edward IV’s…
review: El Rey by Ginger Myrick
El Rey: A Novel of Renaissance Iberia by Ginger Myrick I want to start this review out with these words: do not overlook this book because it’s a self-published eBook, or because the cover design…
Interview with Ginger Myrick
First of all, I must ask…is it your dog(s), or at least the breed, we read of in the story? Do they have a special history with the island of Terceira or other settings from…
review: The Queen’s Vow by C. W. Gortner
The Queen’s Vow by C. W. Gortner Isabella of Castile is classically remembered as an indomitable queen and a byword for the Spanish Inquisition. Many readers have only a vague sense of her character from…
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