Elizabeth I of England

#190 ~ The Virgin’s Daughters

The Virgin’s Daughters: In the Court of Elizabeth I by Jeane Westin The trouble with being a Tudor monarch was the constant concern over keeping your crown. Elizabeth I, probably moreso than any other Tudor since Henry VII, felt the weight of this burden. If she married, her husband would have dominion over her and, [...]

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What I Need Right Now…

22 Jul By Jennifer 11 Comments

Is a good Tudor novel! Yes, I’m still in a bit of the duldrums when it comes to bloggin and reading lately. Work has continued to be intense and busy. Thankfully, the family and I leave for Michigan Saturday morning and I’m off on Friday. Relief, sweet relief, is just a few short days away. [...]

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#168 ~ The Firemaster’s Mistress

3 Jun By Jennifer 10 Comments

The Firemaster’s Mistress by Christie Dickason Kate Peach, a young woman who was orphaned by the plague, has been forced to serve as Hugh Traynor’s kept woman and servant-girl in London to gain his protection so that she can use her glove making skills to make an income without being part of the guild. Prior [...]