Purchase at Amazon US<\/a><\/p>\n Next up is the newest Tudor history book by Amy Licence, Henry VIII’s Controversial Aunt, Honor Lisle: Her Life, Letters and influence on The Tudor Court<\/b><\/i>, a figure that hasn’t gotten much attention, but like so many in that time period, she had a very interesting life! It will be out at the end of August in the UK and in October in the US.<\/p>\n Purchase at Amazon UK<\/a><\/p>\n Purchase at Amazon US<\/a><\/p>\n And finally, Beverley Adams’ The Race for Elizabeth I’s Throne: Rival Tudor Cousins<\/b><\/i> will also be out at the end of August in the UK and at the end of October in the US.<\/p>\n Purchase at Amazon UK<\/a><\/p>\n Purchase at Amazon US<\/a><\/p>\n Upcoming Events<\/b> Hello August! I always have mixed feelings about reaching August – it means that cooler weather is closer (by October, if we’re lucky) but it also means the slower pace of summer and the time to catch up on stuff is coming to an end. August is often a brutal…<\/p>\n
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\nWars of the Roses Con<\/a> will be held in Maryland in February 2026 and will have a mix of educational lectures, combat demonstrations, costuming, and social activities for history enthusiasts, educators, and fans of the medieval era. You can learn more and purchase tickets at the link!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"