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A Marriage of Fortune.

Posted on 4th October 2022

New Book! The intrepid Paston women return. A Marriage of Fortune. 19th January 2023 Sequel to The Royal Game England. 1469. A fortunate marriage will change history. A scandal could…

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Who Were The Pastons?

Posted on 15th February 2021

To Celebrate The Royal Game. A Tale of Courage and Resilience. Of Power and Danger. The Fabulous Pastons The Pastons were to be found living in Norfolk in the…

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The remarkable history of Clifford Castle

Posted on 17th June 2013

A tale of an indigestible meal, a royal standoff, a famous royal mistress and a rough seduction. And this insignificant little ruin is all that’s left to tell the tale….

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