Cathie Dunn writes...

I'm delighted to get you into the spirit of Christmas. It may be a little early, but it's never too early to read fabulous Christmas-themed novels, especially when the temperatures plummet outside. My thanks to Rachel at Rachel's Random Resources for an advance copy. Tudor Christmas Tidings , a collection of three historical stories by bestselling romance authors, Blythe Gifford , Jenni Fletcher and Amanda McCabe , is a wonderful tapestry of life at different stages of the Tudor years. It portrayed very well the intrigues and dangers of the times. Blythe Gifford 's tale, Christmas at Court , begins on Christmas Eve in the year 1483 – the first under the new king, Richard III. Elizabeth Woodville, King Edward IV's widow, tells Alice that she is to be betrothed on Christmas Day – to John Talbot, the son of the Earl of Stanson. A family from the north. King Richard's country. Disappointed but acquiescing, Alice is unsure if she can trust the man she's supposed...

Today, I’m thrilled to welcome author Tony Riches to my blog. He’s sharing his Brandon Trilogy with us. Ever since I took a Tudor Studies module (online) at Exeter University 17 years ago, I've been keeping an eye on fiction involving the Tudors. Of course, there was the lavish TV series, where Henry VIII did not seem to age or grow bigger. But there are also many gripping, well-researched novels dealing not only with Henry, but also with those around him. I'll have to catch up on Tony’s series, as it looks intriguing. Meet three characters today:  ~~~ Would you dare defy King Henry VIII? Mary Tudor watches her elder brother become King of England and wonders what the future holds for her. Henry plans to use her marriage to build a powerful alliance against his enemies...  The Brandon Trilogy by Tony Riches Mary – Tudor Princess From the author of the best-selling Tudor Trilogy, the true stories of the Tudor dynasty continue with Mary Tudor, daughter of King ...

I’m delighted to share news of a fabulous new release: The Heretic Wind by historical fiction author, Judith Arnopp , a tale about Mary Tudor. I’ve always been fascinated by the Tudors, even taking a module at Exeter Uni many years ago. It taught me much about propaganda I know I'll be getting my copy soon of Judith’s exciting new novel! Have you ordered yours? Judith Arnopp’s twelfth Historical Fiction novel, The Heretic Wind: the life of Mary Tudor, Queen of England is due for release on 27 th  January 2019. Judith’s novels concentrate on strong female characters from English history. Her trilogy of Margaret Beaufort,  The Beaufort Chronicle,  provided Margaret with a credible voice. She does much the same in this novel of Mary Tudor, Queen of England. Mary, due to the violent punishment she inflicted on heretics has come to be viewed as little short of a monster. In this novel, Mary isn’t white-washed; she is simply allowed to tell her own story. J...