[b]Rating[/b]: 5 out of 5 stars
This book provides an interesting and well informed account of Robert Dudley, a character I previously knew very little about. I liked how well supported the 'facts' of this book were, as so much of the history of this time can be supposition. However, I really felt the author knew what he was talking about here and clearly he has a great passion for his topic - thank you Robert, I learned a lot.
NetGalley, Amelia Louise
[b]Rating[/b]: 5 out of 5 stars
This book provides an interesting and well informed account of Robert Dudley, a character I previously knew very little about. I liked how well supported the 'facts' of this book were, as so much of the history of this time can be supposition. However, I really felt the author knew what he was talking about here and clearly he has a great passion for his topic - thank you Robert, I learned a lot.
NetGalley, Amelia Louise
Catherine is so enthusiastic through out the book and it's so lovely to read... If you want a biography on Sophia, I highly recommend this one.
Watch the full video review [link=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XjxefkfPl_U]here[/link]
Lil's Vintage World
Catherine is so enthusiastic through out the book and it's so lovely to read... If you want a biography on Sophia, I highly recommend this one.
Watch the full video review [link=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XjxefkfPl_U]here[/link]
Lil's Vintage World
[b]Rating[/b]: 5 out of 5 stars I'm a Tudor fanatic, but most of what I've read has been centered on the stories of the Tudor monarchs, and, if it concerned the Howards at all, it was in association with the more scandalous members of the family, like Anne Boleyn and Catherine Howard, or Thomas Howard the Younger, the 3rd Duke. But Thomas Howard, 2nd Duke of Norfolk is very much the progenitor of the family, being the first to work to advance them from their relative humble origins through their noble connections. While it did seem unlikely in the political climate, given their initial service to the Yorkists, and Richard III was defeated by Henry VII, Thomas is repeatedly shown through the historical record as making himself a valuable asset as the Tudor dynasty rose, going from imprisonment to weaving his way into the King's good graces. I love how Claiden-Yardley demonstrates what a keen diplomat he was, showing what a triumph his life was, while also delving into the mixed legacy of.. Read more
NetGalley, Courtney Tonokawa
[b]Rating[/b]: 5 out of 5 stars I'm a Tudor fanatic, but most of what I've read has been centered on the stories of the Tudor monarchs, and, if it concerned the Howards at all, it was in association with the more scandalous members of the family, like Anne Boleyn and Catherine Howard, or Thomas Howard the Younger, the 3rd Duke. But Thomas Howard, 2nd Duke of Norfolk is very much the progenitor of the family, being the first to work to advance them from their relative humble origins through their noble connections. While it did seem unlikely in the political climate, given their initial service to the Yorkists, and Richard III was defeated by Henry VII, Thomas is repeatedly shown through the historical record as making himself a valuable asset as the Tudor dynasty rose, going from imprisonment to weaving his way into the King's good graces. I love how Claiden-Yardley demonstrates what a keen diplomat he was, showing what a triumph his life was, while also delving into the mixed legacy of.. Read more
NetGalley, Courtney Tonokawa
I’d recommend this book to readers with a good knowledge of the period, looking to learn more about Lady Grey or about all the political intricacies of the era. It will be of particular interest to historians and also to writers eager to ensure accuracy in their depiction of the era, with its intrigues, secrets, and unanswered questions. A rigorous work of historical enquiry.
Read the full review [link=http://www.authortranslatorolga.com/2020/02/03/bookreview-elizabeth-widville-lady-grey-edward-ivs-chief-mistress-and-the-pink-queen-by-john-ashdown-hill/]here[/link]
Author Translator, Olga Nunez Miret
I’d recommend this book to readers with a good knowledge of the period, looking to learn more about Lady Grey or about all the political intricacies of the era. It will be of particular interest to historians and also to writers eager to ensure accuracy in their depiction of the era, with its intrigues, secrets, and unanswered questions. A rigorous work of historical enquiry.
Read the full review [link=http://www.authortranslatorolga.com/2020/02/03/bookreview-elizabeth-widville-lady-grey-edward-ivs-chief-mistress-and-the-pink-queen-by-john-ashdown-hill/]here[/link]
Author Translator, Olga Nunez Miret
[b]Rating[/b]: 5 out of 5 stars Princess Charlotte was the daughter of Prince Regent and Caroline of Brunswick and was the heiress presumptive to the throne. I'd always known Victoria wasn't born as heir to the throne but I knew little about Princess Charlotte and how her life and death impacted the Royal family and provided Victoria with the throne. After reading this I hold a deep sympathy for Princess Charlotte, her parents forever at war with each other made her a pawn in their fight. Her father hated her mother and it appears Charlotte paid for it. The Prince Regent found Charlotte's behaviour to be unacceptable and blamed her mother whilst her mother encouraged her to rebel and gain public opinion for them both against the Prince Regent. This thoroughly researched insight in to Charlotte's life shows how she faced one crisis after another, was kept practically a prisoner by her father and suffered ill health. Princess Charlotte finally got a bout of happiness when she married Prince.. Read more
NetGalley, Amy McElroy
[b]Rating[/b]: 5 out of 5 stars Princess Charlotte was the daughter of Prince Regent and Caroline of Brunswick and was the heiress presumptive to the throne. I'd always known Victoria wasn't born as heir to the throne but I knew little about Princess Charlotte and how her life and death impacted the Royal family and provided Victoria with the throne. After reading this I hold a deep sympathy for Princess Charlotte, her parents forever at war with each other made her a pawn in their fight. Her father hated her mother and it appears Charlotte paid for it. The Prince Regent found Charlotte's behaviour to be unacceptable and blamed her mother whilst her mother encouraged her to rebel and gain public opinion for them both against the Prince Regent. This thoroughly researched insight in to Charlotte's life shows how she faced one crisis after another, was kept practically a prisoner by her father and suffered ill health. Princess Charlotte finally got a bout of happiness when she married Prince.. Read more
NetGalley, Amy McElroy
