Katherine of Valois, raised amidst the madness and lechery of the French court, wed to a conquering English king, alone and afraid in a world of treachery and violence. Owen Tudor, incredibly handsome and gifted, a poet and singer by nature, a warrior by necessity, and a man ready to risk life fo...
I want to begin this review by stating that, although I am not a "card carrying" member of the Richard III society, I am deeply affected by the history of this time. I love Richard III novels, and non-fiction. The tragedy of this time is unmistakable. Richard was such a GOOD and loyal person, unt...
Elizabeth Woodville, wife of Edward IV, was surrounded with intrigue. Whether it is due to her ‘hasty marriage’ to Edward, her supposed witchcraft (doubtful!), or being the mother to the Princes in the Tower; her legend lives on. Rosemary Hawley Jarman brings this captivating Queen to life in, “T...
As Edward IV lay on his deathbed, he had no knowledge of the dark conspiracy which was to surround his son, and his brother Richard after his death. He decreed that Richard should act as protector to the young Edward, but his wish was honoured for just a short time - until Edward was named a bast...
The silver is white, red is the gold;The robes, they lay in fold.The bailey beareth the lull away;The lily, the rose, the rose I lay. And thro’ the glass window shines the sun.How should I love, and I so young?The bailey beareth the lull away;The lily, the rose, the rose I lay. XVth Century: Anon...
Remember you wele, how that ye dele; For if ye, as ye said, Be so unkind to leave behind Your love, the Nut-Brown Maid, Trust me truly that I shall die Soon after ye be gone: For in my mind, of all mankind I love but you alone. The Nut-Brown Maid There is a malady peculiar to such as we...