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Tag Archives: Henry VIII of England
The Palaces of Henry VIII and François I
Kings and lord knew the value of art. Medieval monarchs had spent vast amounts supporting the church, giving away huge swathes of land, endowing religious orders and, most spectacularly of all, helping pay for the construction and embellishment of churches … Continue reading
The Joy of Editing
It’s been an interesting August. The reason? I spent several weeks of it editing ‘A Love Most Dangerous.’ As I wrote in an earlier blog Lake Union Publishing approached me to take on my latest novel and re-launch it in … Continue reading
Meeting King Henry #HistNov
Here’s an extract from my latest novel. CHAPTER FOUR The King of England 19 September 1537 It was the third week in September but the weather continued unseasonably warm. King Henry had been walking in the garden with some … Continue reading
Queen Jane is Dead. #HistNov
It was on the 24th October that Henry VIII’s third queen, Jane Seymour died having just given him the male heir he was so desperate for. Here is an extract from my work in progress showing how Alice Petherton hears … Continue reading
Posted in Alice Petherton, Tudors, Women in historical fiction
Tagged Anne Boleyn, Crown, Henry, Henry VIII of England, Jane Seymour, Maid of honour, Queen
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May Day. Alice Petherton #SampleSunday #Histnov
Here is a second extract from my new novel. It concerns the adventures of a young maid of honour at the court of Henry VIII. I woke early in the morning to see the sun kissing the hills to the … Continue reading
Posted in Alice Petherton, Tudors, Women in historical fiction
Tagged Henry VIII of England, Jane Seymour, May Day
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Alice Petherton #SampleSunday #HistNov
I’ve just completed the first draft of my new novel set in the time of Henry VIII of England. I plan to publish it in the New Year. Here’s a sample. Margaret Wicks was by far the prettiest of the … Continue reading
Prince Arthur
Today, in 1486, the first Tudor monarch, Henry VII gained an heir to the throne. He named the baby Arthur, after the famed mythical king. However, he died before he was ascended the throne. Though not after marrying Catherine of Aragon. … Continue reading
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Tagged Catherine of Aragon, England, Henry VII of England, Henry VIII, Henry VIII of England, History, Monarchy, Tudor
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