“Bess Throckmorton is a woman torn between love and loyalty, determined to define her own fate. This is a closing chapter to the Tudor era told through the heart of a woman who refused to be silenced.” mybook.to/BESS #Elizabethan #Tudors #HistoricalFiction

🌟Quick! 30% off!🌟 pen-and-sword.co.uk/Charles-II-Har… amazon.co.uk/dp/1399064517 My research for this book fascinated me, particularly re Charles II's #mentalhealth & developing views. Young Charles was in private turmoil while his public persona shone. #history #war #royalty #revolution

Really pleased to be taking part in the Cromwell Museum's autumn lecture series, speaking about Prince Rupert!

NEW TODAY - we are joined by author Steven Veerapen to talk about his new book WITCHES - A KING’S OBSESSION. Why was James VI & I obsessed with witchcraft, and what were the consequences for his kingdoms? podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/a-t…

📅#OTD 1642. Just days before the Battle of Edgehill. A pamphlet is printed that celebrated the defeat of Prince Rupert at King's Norton, near Birmingham, on 17th. It's an almost forgotten encounter. Rupert, with superior numbers, skirmished with Lord Willoughby of Parnham. The

#HistoryBits📜⛪️ #OTD O.S. 1632 b. #SirChristopherWren, architect, astronomer, mathematician & physicist. He was responsible for rebuilding 52 London churches after the #GreatFire of 1666, including his masterpiece, #StPaulsCathedral. This splendid man died at the great age of 91

Rupert was a charismatic man - but also enigmatic - discover more about him in Mark Turnbull’s excellent book tinyurl.com/5b6d8axt

Writing about Lucy Russell, Countess of Bedford (née Harington; 1581–1627) a major patron of the arts and literature in the Elizabethan and Jacobean eras #Tudors #Stuarts #History #writing #HistoricalFiction

This gorgeous trunk/chest dates from 1673 and is found in the Merchant Adventurers' Hall in York.

Bertie had a grand time in York, where we met up with Mark Turnbull Author! Bert is a very good judge of character, and he adores Mark!

Look at Mark Turnbull Author with this amazing table in the Merchant Adventurers' Hall in York. This would make an ideal setting for a Fantasy Stuart Dinner Party! I'd serve a traditional Sunday roast dinner with Yorkshire puddings, of course! What would you serve?

The rare alum mine in Blackburn which was once visited by King James I lancs.live/news/lancashir… I think you and your fans will be interested Eleanor Swift-Hook!

Sir Bevill Grenville's rallying cry of loyalty to King Charles I in 1642 makes me shed a manly tear:

Why was King James obsessed with witches? And why did Scotland burn so many? James & Murdo sit down with Steven Veerapen to explore Witches: A King’s Obsession: theology, pointed hats, execution rates, and the dark side of power & fear. Out now on Spotify & Apple Podcasts!

In the latest episode of #CavalierCast podcast you can discover more about how the Covenanters fared after the Restoration of the Monarchy. Warwick Louth Warwick takes the story to 1685, then Johnnie Gallacher continues to 1707 & the Act of Union. 👂Listen via your

Russia invaded its smaller neighbour, crushing resistance with extreme violence - 101 years ago. It sparked a major split between Socialists and Communists. Eric Lee, author of The August Uprising, 1924, on researching his new book about Georgia: ow.ly/ykLK50Xfljx Eric Lee