Today I’m delighted to be shining a spotlight on Tony Riches’s recently released novel, Bess - Tudor Gentlewoman as part of a blog tour hosted by The Coffee Pot Book Club. Bess - Tudor Gentlewoman is book 6 in Tony's The Elizabethans series. Blurb Bess Throckmorton defies her notorious background and lack of education to … Continue reading Spotlight ~ Bess–Tudor Gentlewoman by Tony Riches
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Excerpt: Nothing Proved by Janet Wertman
Today I’m delighted to be sharing an excerpt from Janet Wertman’s newly released novel Nothing Proved as part of a blog tour hosted by The Coffee Pot Book Club. Nothing Proved is the first book in Janet's Regina series explores Elizabeth Tudor’s journey from bastard to queen. Blurb Danger lined her path, but destiny led … Continue reading Excerpt: Nothing Proved by Janet Wertman
Book Review – The Midsummer Women by Jean M Roberts
Blurb Since childhood, Ethnobotanist Hannah Heronstone has had a passion for healing plants and their use through the centuries. Orphaned at birth, she’s unaware of her connection to an ancient lineage of cunning women, healers, and yes, even witches. But they have not forgotten about her. A surprise invitation to an archaeological dig lures Hannah … Continue reading Book Review – The Midsummer Women by Jean M Roberts
Excerpt – The Dartington Bride by Rosemary Griggs
Today I’m delighted to be sharing an excerpt from Rosemary Griggs’ newly released novel, The Dartington Bride, as part of a blog tour hosted by The Coffee Pot Book Club. Is the The Dartington Bride is the second book in Rosemary’s Daughters of Devon series telling the stories of the forgotten women of the Tudor … Continue reading Excerpt – The Dartington Bride by Rosemary Griggs
A Matter of Faith: Henry VIII, the Days of the Phoenix by Judith Arnopp
Today I’m delighted to be introducing Judith Arnopp’s newly released novel A Matter of Faith: Henry VIII, the Days of the Phoenix as part of a blog tour hosted by The Coffee Pot Book Club. A Matter of Faith is the second book of Judith’s series, The Henrician Chronicle. Finally free of Catherine of Aragon, … Continue reading A Matter of Faith: Henry VIII, the Days of the Phoenix by Judith Arnopp
Raleigh – Tudor Adventurer by Tony Riches
Today I’m delighted to be sharing an excerpt from Tony Riches’ most recent novel, Raleigh – Tudor Adventurer, as part of a blog tour hosted by The Coffee Pot Book Club. This is the third book in The Elizabethan Series. Greenwich Palace, 1584 I’d never seen the presence chamber so crowded. The queen sat on … Continue reading Raleigh – Tudor Adventurer by Tony Riches
Take the Head of a Black Sheep – Tudor Medicine at Home
Most people in the Tudor period lived in the countryside and unlike us, with our local GPs and ready access to Dr Google, they did not have doctors or apothecaries nearby, even if they could afford them. The bulk of everyday medical care took place within the home with the main practitioners the women of … Continue reading Take the Head of a Black Sheep – Tudor Medicine at Home
Random Reading – June to September 2021
More of the bits and pieces I've read while rambling around the internet over the past few months. It's not really time-wasting if you learn something, is it? From Dunluce Castle in Antrim to Caerlaverock Castle in Dumfries and Galloway Dunluce Castle Watch 6 Ruined British Castles Come Back to Lifeby Niall Patrick Walsh While … Continue reading Random Reading – June to September 2021
Book Review – Beware the Lizard Lurking by Vivienne Brereton
Beware the Lizard Lurking is the second book in Vivienne Brereton’s House of the Red Duke series which follows the fortunes of the House of Howard and the 2nd Duke of Norfolk, the elderly Thomas Howard. While Phoenix Rising, the first book, ranged over the years between 1497 and 1520, Beware the Lizard Lurking follows … Continue reading Book Review – Beware the Lizard Lurking by Vivienne Brereton
Author Interview – Vivienne Brereton
Today I’m delighted to be talking to Vivienne Brereton about her recently released novel, Beware the Lizard Lurking. This is the second book in Vivienne’s series, The House of the Red Duke, which follows the fortunes of Thomas Howard, 2nd Duke of Norfolk, his family and those within his orbit. Vivienne, tell us a little … Continue reading Author Interview – Vivienne Brereton
Catherine Meyrick 